America 250
The year 2026 marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and with it, nationwide efforts to thoughtfully reflect on our past, present, and future.
Washington State's America 250
250 Years of Independence: Connecting Washingtonians to Their Roots
A Reading Road Trip
Buckle up and join PBS Books and the Library of Congress as they visit Washington in American Stories: A Reading Road Trip, featuring Kitsap Regional Library's Poulsbo branch, opens a new window!
Book Lists
Freedom to Read: Great Reads from Great Places
Titles chosen by the State Centers for the Book to represent regional excellence at the annual Library of Congress' National Book Festival.
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Explore U.S. history and military records. This collection contains millions of documents from world-class archives.
FamilySearch
Find your family history through over two billion digitized genealogical records. Access to some photos is only available at Sylvan Way.
Endangered & Indigenous Language Learning
Study an endangered Indigenous language, such as Cherokee, Hawaiian, or Potawatomi, in celebration of Native American Heritage Month.
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Explore U.S. history and military records. This collection contains millions of documents from world-class archives.
FamilySearch
Find your family history through over two billion digitized genealogical records. Access to some photos is only available at Sylvan Way.
Endangered & Indigenous Language Learning
Study an endangered Indigenous language, such as Cherokee, Hawaiian, or Potawatomi, in celebration of Native American Heritage Month.