Lubbock Public Library Hosts Free Texas America250 Traveling Exhibit for Nation's Semiquincentennial

The Lubbock Public Library invites the public to view a new temporary exhibit, Texas America250, on loan from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) through the whole year of 2026.

 

Highlighting historically significant Texas Treasures from TSLAC’s collections, Texas America250 will be loaned to local public libraries, schools and other community organizations starting in summer 2025 and continuing throughout the semiquincentennial year of 2026. Celebrate and learn our nation’s history through your library!

 

The Texas America250 exhibit highlights historically significant Texas Treasures from the State Archives, encouraging all Americans to explore the story of the Lone Star State over the past 250 years. From Spanish missions to the space race, the landscape, culture, economy and people of Texas have played essential roles in the development of the United States.

 

“We are so excited to bring this traveling exhibit to the community,” said Library Director Hannah Stewart. “This is a great way for Texans of all ages to learn more about the state’s role in U.S. history and explore some of our most treasured documents, photographs and artifacts.”

 

TSLAC also invites Texans of all ages to join its statewide Texas America250 Reading Challenge in 2026. Additional resources from TSLAC’s extensive library collections, the Talking Book Program and the Texas Center for the Book will be available later this year. Bookmark www.tsl.texas.gov/america250/ to stay informed about upcoming America250 programming.

 

Texas America250 will be on view for free throughout the year at each Lubbock Public Library location per the below schedule:

• January – March: Godeke Branch Library, 5034 Frankford Avenue | 806-775-3362
• April – June: Groves Branch Library, 5520 19^th Street | 806-775-3723
• July – September: Mahon Library, 1306 9^th Street | 806-775-2834
• July 4^th: Special viewing at Fourth on Broadway | Panhandle South Plains Fairgrounds
• October – December: Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive | 806-767-3300