TexasAmerica250 Reading Challenge
You're invited to join the Texas America250 Reading Challenge!
How it Works:
- Texans of all ages are invited to log 2,500 minutes (41.6 hours) of reading.
- Participants can pick up a Reading Log Map at the Keach or Bishop library.
- Partiicapnts who complete the challenge can receive a certificate and a small prize (while supplies lasts) at Bishop Library or Keach Library.
- To explore books visit: https://nueces.tlcdelivers.com and click on America250
More info at www.tsl.texas.gov/america250/challenge.
Nueces County Public Libraries will host Free America250 Traveling Exhibit in Celebration of Nation's Semiquincentennial.
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. The Nueces County Public Libraries invites the public to view a new temporary exhibit, Texas America250, on loan from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC).
Viewing of the traveling exhibit will be at the locations and following dates:
Nueces County Keach Family Library
| March 1st - March 31st, 2026 |
| Monday - Thursday 9:30am - 6:30pm |
| Friday & Saturday 9:30am - 2:30pm |
Bishop Branch Library
| April 1st - April 30th, 2026 |
| Monday & Wednesday 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am - 2:00pm |
Honorable Noah O. Kennedy Jr. Law Library
| May 1 - May 31st, 2026 |
| Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm |
| 1:00pm - 4:30pm |
Celebrate and learn our nation’s history through your library!
