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By Mulberry Street Branch NYPL
As the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, The New York Public Library invites you to share your story and reflect on what America’s 250th means to you.
Patrons ages 18 and older are invited to drop in and record their own audio stories with support from a trained NYPL staff member. All contributions to the We the People: Reflections on America’s 250th, which is powered by StoryCorps, will be considered for inclusion in the Library’s permanent collections to preserve history for future generations. Patrons do not need to bring anything to the session.
Please note: The New York Public Library can only accept online submissions from adults 18 and over. For teens ages 13–17, we encourage you to bring a parent or guardian to our onsite storytelling experience at The New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building in midtown Manhattan, open from June 15, 2026, through January 10, 2027.
For more information: storycorps.org/wethepeople
*Please note that the site linked is managed by StoryCorps.org, which is a third-party website and is not owned or operated by NYPL. Review the StoryCorps privacy policy for more information.
This year, the Library joins our nation in commemorating 250 years since the founding of the United States. As one of the world’s foremost institutions committed to democratic access to knowledge—and as the repository of some of the country’s most important founding documents—the Library will mark this milestone with special exhibitions, free programs and events for all ages, a special-edition library card, educational offerings, an anniversary book list, and more! Learn more.
Address:
10 Jersey Street, Community Room, LL2
New York, NY 10012
Phone:
(212) 966-3424
Event Date: Jul 11, 2026
Event Time: 2:00PM
Event Duration: 1 hours
Admission Policy:
Free!