Happy Fourth of July and happy 250th anniversary!
On July 4, 1776, a bold idea became the foundation of a nation.
The Declaration of Independence announced to the world that the thirteen American colonies were no longer under British rule. Its powerful words proclaimed that
Meeting in Philadelphia in May 1775, the Second Continental Congress managed the colonial war effort during the American Revolution and took the bold step of declaring independence from Great Britain in 1776. It was here that leaders debated the future of the colonies, appointed
The Haines Borough Public Library serves a community that spans more than 2,600 square miles in a city that is a hiking destination in the summer. Its commitment to making every visitor feel seen and valued has made the library a second home for many. #IMLSmedals 📷: Holly Davis
Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson’s love of books helped rebuild America’s national library.
After British forces burned Washington, D.C. and destroyed the young congressional library during the War of 1812, Jefferson offered
