America 250 at CADL
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with special programs and reading lists designed to help you explore the people, events, and stories that shaped our country.
America 250 Reading Challenge
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary by reading 25 books across 25 decades. Start in 1776 and travel through the 2020s, choosing titles from or about each decade. Read all year long and turn in your log to receive a prize and be entered into prize drawings for t-shirts, book bundles and more!
Need ideas? Check out our decade-themed reading lists for adults, teens, and kids.
To Participate: Pick up a reading log at any CADL branch or download our fillable PDF log and print at home. Reading logs will be available at CADL branches beginning January 26.
Challenge Dates: January 20-December 31, 2026
Reading Lists
Explore America by decades with reading lists curated by CADL librarians. New lists will be added throughout the year.
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AMERICA'S FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENTS
America 250 Events
Rockin' TV: Rock & Roll and Television from Elvis to The Monkees
Monday Aug 17, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm All BranchesLocal History Presentation with Ms. Katrina
Tuesday Sep 8, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm Dansville - Dansville Preschool and Child Development Center: 1317 Mason St, Dansville, MI 48819Learn about exciting events in Dansville’s past and get tips and tricks on how to use free library...
Early American Butter Churning
Sunday Sep 20, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm Williamston - In LibraryMore Events