Declaration Book Club
Next: Monday, July 20, 2026
Runs until Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (See all dates)
- Time
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Venue
- Route 9 Library & Innovation Center, New Castle, DE, 19720
Three-session Declaration reading and discussion series with Monticello’s Declaration Book Club, a free ready-to-use toolkit for reading and discussion.
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Declaration Book Club
Three-session Declaration reading and discussion series at Route 9 Library
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary and the series The American Revolution, Route 9 Library & Innovation Center will discuss Monticello’s Declaration Book Club, a free ready-to-use toolkit for reading and discussion.
Monday, July 20: Meeting 1, 1776
Participants will explore the creation of the Declaration, analyzing Jefferson’s original drafts, Congress’s revisions, and the revolutionary ideals that shaped the nation’s birth.
Monday, August 17: Meeting 2, 1826
This session reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration and the legacies of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, who both died on July 4, 1826, by then well aware of the document’s evolving significance.
Wednesday, September 16: Meeting 3, Legacies
The final session examines how the Declaration’s ideals have inspired movements for equality and self-government, from Elizabeth Cady Stanton at Seneca Falls to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
Free. Registration required: https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16752297
Time
July 20, 2026 10:30 pm - July 21, 2026 12:00 am(GMT-04:00)
Location
Route 9 Library & Innovation Center
3022 New Castle Ave
New Castle, DE 19720
302-657-8020
scott.businsky@newcastlede.gov
Venue
Route 9 Library & Innovation Center
3022 New Castle Ave
New Castle, DE
19720
Dates
The event runs from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM on the following dates.
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