• Bethel Area Independence 250 Kick-off with screening of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

    Howe Exhibit Hall, Museums of the Bethel Historical Society 14 Broad Street, Bethel, ME

    Come join the kick-off event for the Bethel area Independence 250 program series to pick up a copy of the first reading group book, and learn more about what we have planned for 2026! This event will also feature a screening and discussion of a highlight reel from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION documentary. (Now available for […]

  • Revolution Readers

    Desert Foothills Library 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, AZ

    As we gear up for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, young readers are invited to see history through the lens of Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived: The American Revolution. We'll meet for one hour for 10 sessions—just the right rhythm to enjoy and complete a few chapters together. Bring nothing but your curiosity: sit, […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Stories Together (Adult)

    Putnam County Public Library District 105 N Center Street, Putnam, IL

    The Putnam County Public Library District will host the inaugural meeting of Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together, a community book club exploring the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Granville Branch, with a virtual option available via […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Stories Together (Teen)

    Putnam County Public Library District 105 N Center Street, Putnam, IL

    The Putnam County Public Library District will host the inaugural young adult meeting of Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together, a community book club exploring the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film. The event will take place on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the McNabb Branch, with a virtual option […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Stories Together (Youth)

    Putnam County Public Library 105 N Center Street, Condit, IL

    The Putnam County Public Library District will host the inaugural youth meeting of Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together, a community book club exploring the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film. The event will take place on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Condit Branch, with a virtual option available […]

  • Book Discussion: Lafayette in the Somewhat United States by Sarah Vowel

    Spencer Public Library 21 E 3rd St, Spencer, IA

    Let’s celebrate our 250th! Lafayette in the Somewhat United States is a humorous and insightful portrait of the famed Frenchman, the impact he had on our young country, and his ongoing relationship with some of the instrumental Americans of the time, including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and many more. Books can be checked […]

  • Chapter 250 Book Club (Teens)

    Putnam County Public Library District (IL) 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, IL

    Teens ages 13 through 19 are invited to a hybrid community book club that brings readers together to explore the American Revolution through shared reading, conversation, and film. Each month, participants will watch a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with additional short videos […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

    Putnam County Public Library District (IL) 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, IL

    Youth, ages 8 through 14, are invited to a hybrid community book club that brings readers together to explore the American Revolution through shared reading, conversation, and film. Each month, participants will watch a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with additional short videos […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

    Putnam County Public Library District (IL) 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, IL

    Adults, ages 19 and older, are invited to a hybrid community book club that brings readers together to explore the American Revolution through shared reading, conversation, and film. Each month, participants will watch a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with additional short videos […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

    Putnam County Public Library District 105 N Center Street, Putnam, IL

    Adults ages 19 and older are invited to join a hybrid community book club that brings readers together to explore the American Revolution through shared reading, short film clips, and conversation. Each month, participants will view a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

    Putnam County Public Library District 105 N Center Street, Putnam, IL

    Teens ages 13–19 are invited to take part in a hybrid community book club that brings readers together to explore the American Revolution through shared reading, conversation, and film. Each month, participants view a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with short companion videos […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

    Putnam County Public Library District 105 N Center Street, Putnam, IL

    Youth ages 8–14 are invited to a hybrid community book club that brings readers together to explore the American Revolution through shared reading, conversation, and film. Each month, participants watch a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with short videos connected to the featured […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

    Putnam County Public Library District - Granville Branch 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, IL

    Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together is a community book club that explores the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film. The adult group, open to participants ages nineteen and older, will meet on Tuesday, February 24th, at 5:00 p.m. at the Granville Branch, with a virtual option available via Zoom. This month’s selection […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

    Putnam County Public Library District - McNabb Branch 322 W. Main Street, McNabb, IL

    Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together is a community book club that explores the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film. The teen group, open to participants ages thirteen through nineteen, will meet on Wednesday, February 25th, at 5:00 p.m. at the McNabb Branch, with a virtual option available via Zoom. This month’s selection […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

    Putnam County Public Library District - Condit Branch 105 N. Center Street, Putnam, IL

    Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together is a community book club that explores the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film. The youth group, open to participants ages eight through fourteen, will meet on Thursday, February 26th, at 5:00 p.m. at the Condit Branch, with a virtual option available via Zoom. This month’s selections […]