The Onalaska Public Library, in partnership with the Texas Center for the Book and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC), invites Texans of all ages to participate in the statewide Texas America250 Reading Challenge, which launched Jan. 1 and continues through the end of the year.
From Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, all Texans are invited to log 2,500 minutes (41.6 hours) of reading,
state parks visits and/or service activity as part of the national America250 America Gives initiative, in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Upon completion of the reading challenge, participants are eligible to receive a special certificate signed by Governor Greg Abbott. The Texas America250 Reading Challenge is self-reported.
Participants may track their time using the “Mosey Along the Reading Trail” log available at the
library, or using their own reading log or other method – then report completion to their local
librarian to receive an official certificate. Full guidelines are available online at https://www.tsl.texas.gov/america250/challenge.
“We look forward to joining Texans across the state reading, volunteering and visiting our beautiful Texas state parks as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence,” Onalaska Library Director Sherry Brecheen said. “Onalaska Library is delighted to empower our community to celebrate and learn our nation’s history with this reading challenge.”
Participants can log their time:
encourages reading about Texas and American history, as well as Texas and American nature, wildlife and space exploration topics.
Learn more about TSLAC and the Texas Center for the Book’s Texas America250 programming at
www.tsl.texas.gov/america250. Explore statewide events and initiatives at www.texasamerica250.com.
