Independence Day

The Library will be closed Wednesday, July 4, through Friday, July 6, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will be open Saturday, July 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Here are a few suggested websites to visit for more information on the reasons we celebrate July 4th:

Learn more about the Declaration of Independence at websites from the National Archives in Washington, D.C., where the document is housed; and from the Independence Hall Association in Philadelphia, PA, where the document was signed in 1776.

A Library staff favorite about the Founding Fathers is John, Paul, George & Ben. Author and illustrator Lane Smith’s website has blog posts, reviews, a link to two very fun Patriots’ Games and more.

Plan a visit to the Freedom Trail to see sites from Boston's revolutionary history.


Cherish your right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and enjoy your weekend.