America250 at Marion Public Library
Our nation is approaching a landmark milestone, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, which will be celebrated on July 4, 2026. The nationwide initiative known as America250 aims to engage every community in reflecting on the people, events, and ideals that have shaped our country.
At Marion Public Library, this effort presents a special opportunity for programs, partnerships, and events that highlight America’s history and spirit. Together, we’ll honor the past, engage with our present, and invest in our future as we commemorate this momentous occasion.
Upcoming Events
Nonfiction Book Discussion: From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley - April 21 at 6:00 pm
Family History Fundamentals: Genealogy workshop - May 13 at 5:30 pm
The Untold Stories of Ohio's First Ladies: Display Exhibit from National First Ladies Library & Museum - June 2 thru June 29
Revolutionary Resources: with Daughters of the American Revolution - June 10 at 5:30 pm
Nonfiction Book Discussion: 1776 by David McCullough - June 16 at 6:00 pm
Time Travelers Club: Step back into the American Revolution - June 24 & September 16 at 5:30 pm
Camp Delaware Film & Discussion: Take an immersive journey through American history - June 26 at 11:00 am
Library Jeopardy Family Fun Night: America 250 Edition: Answer questions about American trivia - July 8 at 5:30 pm
Ohio First Ladies: with Stephanie Bohnak, National First Ladies Library & Museum - July 17 at 1:30 pm
Kids Author Event: with James Ponti, author of The Sherlock Society - July 23 at 6:00 pm
Stars, Stripes, & Smarties: US History themed trivia - July 31 at 2:30 pm
Fiction Book Discussion: So Far Gone by Jess Walter - August 4 at 6:00 pm
Day Trips in Ohio: Celebrate America 250 Close to Home with Tonya Prater - August 12 at 5:30 pm
Come Fly with Me: Soar without leaving the ground - August 15 at 11:00 am
Nonfiction Book Discussion: Kuleana by Sara Kehaulani Goo - August 18 at 6:00 pm
Presidential Road Trips: Travel Journalist Bill Clevlen - September 23 at 5:30 pm
Making History Come Alive with America 250: Ohio Family Fun Night - October 7 at 5:30 pm
Nonfiction Book Discussion: The Martians by David Baron - October 20 at 6:00 pm
Nonfiction Book Discussion: The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore by Evan Friss - December 15 at 6:00 pm
Links to other America 250 information:
America 250
America 250-Ohio
Marion Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Marion Community Foundation
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