America250

Get Ready for a historic Year!

Get ready for a historic year! 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States, and the Longwood Public Library is celebrating with a series of special programs. Keep an eye out for the "America 250" designation to discover programs and events that explore the rich history of our nation.

We're also commemorating the year by documenting the many milestones in our community. This effort will include in a visual time capsule called "Longwood 250: Our Story," which will be created from photos contributed by our community members. Follow us for announcements about upcoming events and how you can be a part of the celebration!

Supported by Friends of the Library

"Longwood 250: Our Story" Visual Time Capsule

Help us capture history in the making! As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, Longwood Public Library is creating a Visual Time Capsule of 2025–2026 — a collection of photos that showcase the people, places, events, and everyday moments that define our community.

Selected photos will be featured in a library gallery exhibition, preserved in a commemorative book added to our collection, and may appear in future digital and print displays celebrating Longwood’s story.

Please note: All submissions must be appropriate for a public, family-friendly environment. The library reserves the right to decline any photo that contains offensive, inappropriate, or unlawful content.

Share your perspective and become part of history!

Submit a photo here.

Commemorating “America250 Babies”

In 1976, the library collected the names of babies born that year to families in our district. The “Bicentennial Babies” plaque listing the babies’ names still hangs in the library today.

We’d like to replicate this project with the names of babies born in 2026. This is an interesting piece of community history to collect for the future. If you are willing to have your child’s name displayed on a new plaque, please submit the online form or visit any library service desk. Forms will be available from January 2, 2026 to January 15, 2027. Submissions are limited to babies born to families who currently live in the Longwood library district, and whose birthdays range from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.