Constitution Day


Constitution Day

September 17

September 17 is Constitution Day, the day in 1787 that delegates of the Constitution Convention signed the document in Philadelphia. Celebrate by checking out these books and other resources.

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Children’s Titles


constitution books in Libby

Browse these e-books and e-audiobooks available online in our Libby app. Not sure how Libby works? Visit our eCollection page for more details.


u.s. constitution world book article

Constitution of the United States sets forth the nation’s fundamental laws. It establishes the form of the national government and defines the rights and liberties of the American people. It also lists the aims of the government and the methods of achieving them.” Read more in the article.


Interactive constitution

Learn about the text, history, and meaning of the U.S. Constitution from leading scholars of diverse legal and philosophical perspectives. Made by the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.


Encyclopedia of the American Constitution, ed. 2, v.

Our online access to the classic American Constitution reference book. You’ll find in-depth coverage of all things Constitution.


informed voter

We have pulled together this information in the hopes of creating a clearer picture of just who we vote for and when we vote for them. If you take just the executive and the legislative branches of government on the Federal, State, and Local level, you have 14 elected officials to vote for (if you live in Memphis).  For each office, we aim to answer a few questions. Who? Area Served? Term Limits? Next Election? And come voting time, you’ll want to check out our “Meet the Candidates” page, a list of candidates with links to their website and facebook pages.