About "One Book. One Community."

Community-Wide Reading Programs began in 1998 with a program called, "If All of Seattle Read One Book." This and similar programs have become an exciting and effective way to promote unique community interactions.

Projects vary, but most include multiple opportunities for people to read and discuss one book during a defined period of time. A listing of programs across the country is on the Library of Congress' Center for the Book web site at: http://www.loc.gov/loc/cfbook/one-book.html

"One Book. One Community." 2003-2004

"The Joshua Hyde Public Library's community-wide reading program has been christened "One Book. One Community." reflecting the sense of connectedness throughout the region that will be generated by the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book.

Our enthusiastic project partners come from organizations in Sturbridge, Southbridge, Charlton, Brookfield, Brimfield, Holland, and Wales. We are excited about working together to sponsor responsive, exciting programs that positively affect the everyday life of our community."
--Ellie Chesebrough, JHPL Director

"Our collaboration makes a strong statement about the mutal missions of the Library and Old Sturbridge Village to enrich the quality of life and learning in our surrounding region." --Beverly Sheppard, President, Old Sturbridge Village

For more information contact Ellie Chesebrough, Director of the Joshua Hyde Public Library.
echesebr@cwmars.org or (508)347-2512

Joshua Hyde Public Library 306 Main Street Sturbridge MA 01566-1242