The American Conversation Project
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As America marks 250 years, libraries across the country are opening their doors to a new kind of conversation. Throughout 2026, as part of the American Conversation Project (ACP), neighbors are gathering in small groups to share what’s on their minds about where they live and what they hope for their communities and country.

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Over 100 libraries from 41 states are part of this effort. As conversations come in throughout summer 2026, a national map will fill with voices from libraries across the country. Explore the map and hear what’s coming in from rural, urban, and suburban communities

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