Celebrating 2026 U.S. Constitution and Citizenship Day
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Event Contact
Anna Xiong, Head, Fondren Library Kelley Center for Government Information & Civic Engagement:
govhelp@rice.edu, office: B38A, Basement, Fondren Library
11:15 AM - 5 PM, Thursday September 17, 2026
You are invited to celebrate U.S. Constitution Day with us on September 17!
In honor of America250, this year we have invited a special guest speaker to give a featured presentation. You'll also have the opportunity to tour various America250 exhibits at Fondren Library.
All program activities are free and open to the public. Bring a friend and join us! Featured activities include:
FIRST FLOOR (near circulation desk) 1 PM - 5 PM
Get Registered to Vote! 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Certified voter registrars will be available to assist.
Distribution of election information
Learn How to Vote: Voting Machine Demo & Ballot Practice Session 3:00 - 5:00 pm
For first time voters.
International students are also welcome to participate.
Harris County staff will be available for interaction.
BASEMENT (at and near Kelley Center Information Desk) 11:15 AM - 5 PM
Kelley Center Presentations and Tour 11:15 am - 1:00 pm (Collaboration Room)
Part 1 - Warm up information session: Constitution Day 101 and Kelley Center 101 11:15 am - 12 pm
Part 2 - Keynote presentation at 12 PM - 1 PM
Part 3 - Tour of Kelley Center collections, exhibits, and more: starts at 1 PM
Games and Activities 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Computer games (at Microform Station)
Photo booth (at Map Room)
Design and assemble your own buttons, bookmarks, coloring (at Map Room)
Quiz your knowledge of the U.S. Constitution (at Kelley Center Information Desk)
Refreshments 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (at Kelley Center Information Desk)
Refreshments (while supplies last)
Pocket U.S. Constitutions (while supplies last)