Texas America 250
In 2026, America commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Harris County Public Library will present special events throughout the year to encourage celebration, reflection, and commemoration and to promote civic engagement. Additionally, HCPL branches will host the Texas State Library and Archives Commission's Texas America250 exhibit which highlights historically significant Texas Treasures from TSLAC's collections.
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HCPL Blogs and Lists
Super Hard Trivia Quiz: Presidents and Pop Culture
A fiendish gauntlet of pop culture & oddball Americana, all filtered thru one deceptively simple question: “Who was president when...?”
6 Ways to Stand Up for Your Library and Your Freedom to Read
Libraries have been besieged by coordinated campaigns to restrict what books can be on the shelves. Here are ways you can help.
Understanding Puerto Rico's US Territory History
In all the recent talk of the Super Bowl halftime show, there seems to be some confusion about Puerto Rico's status as a U.S. Territory.
Super Hard Trivia Quiz: Presidents and Pop Culture
A fiendish gauntlet of pop culture & oddball Americana, all filtered thru one deceptively simple question: “Who was president when...?”
6 Ways to Stand Up for Your Library and Your Freedom to Read
Libraries have been besieged by coordinated campaigns to restrict what books can be on the shelves. Here are ways you can help.
Understanding Puerto Rico's US Territory History
In all the recent talk of the Super Bowl halftime show, there seems to be some confusion about Puerto Rico's status as a U.S. Territory.
