What is "One Book"?
"The premise of this program - engaging readers in Central Pennsylvania in thoughtful reflections on literature - continues to garner our admiration and support." ~ Wade Fowler, Chairman of the Robert H. & Beverly Utley Fowler Foundation
How to Participate:
What is the One Book, One Community: Our Region Reads! Campaign?
Community-wide reading, or "One Book," programs are designed to promote the value of reading by recommending a compelling book that links the community in a common conversation. One Book programs encourage dialogue about a particular book, but also foster lifelong learning and the development of a strong community identity.
Launched in Seattle in 1998 with great success, the "One Book" concept has swept the nation, including such cities as Chicago, New York, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Houston.
What is the background of the local One Book Campaign?
The One Book, One Community: Our Region Reads campaign expanded to multiple counties in 2004, thus offering a broader regional scope than the two county efforts by Lancaster/York (2003) and Dauphin/Cumberland Counties (2002 & 2003) in delivering “One Book” community read campaigns.
This year the campaign reflects collaboration among libraries in four counties: Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry and York Counties. Additionally, York College of Pennsylvania, Penn State York, Harrisburg Area Community College libraries, and the State Library participate. The partnership represents 40+ libraries in a combined community of over 1 million people.
This project marks the 15th season that the library systems have collaborated in a regional community campaign. Campaign organizers are constantly enlisting support from media, booksellers, colleges, universities, and community partners.
To find out more about the Selection Process, click here.
- Read the book
- Engage with other readers on Twitter and on facebook
- Start a conversation
- Attend a program event at a participating library
- Explore related materials
- Tell us what you think!
What is the One Book, One Community: Our Region Reads! Campaign?
Community-wide reading, or "One Book," programs are designed to promote the value of reading by recommending a compelling book that links the community in a common conversation. One Book programs encourage dialogue about a particular book, but also foster lifelong learning and the development of a strong community identity.
Launched in Seattle in 1998 with great success, the "One Book" concept has swept the nation, including such cities as Chicago, New York, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Houston.
What is the background of the local One Book Campaign?
The One Book, One Community: Our Region Reads campaign expanded to multiple counties in 2004, thus offering a broader regional scope than the two county efforts by Lancaster/York (2003) and Dauphin/Cumberland Counties (2002 & 2003) in delivering “One Book” community read campaigns.
This year the campaign reflects collaboration among libraries in four counties: Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry and York Counties. Additionally, York College of Pennsylvania, Penn State York, Harrisburg Area Community College libraries, and the State Library participate. The partnership represents 40+ libraries in a combined community of over 1 million people.
This project marks the 15th season that the library systems have collaborated in a regional community campaign. Campaign organizers are constantly enlisting support from media, booksellers, colleges, universities, and community partners.
To find out more about the Selection Process, click here.