DBRL > One Read

Daniel Boone Regional Library, in conjunction with several other community and business partners, is proud to present One Read--a community-wide reading program. Modeled after Chicago’s successful "One Book, One Chicago" project, this comprehensive program involves cities, counties, media, schools and businesses in encouraging adults of all ages to read one book and then talk and participate in thought-provoking discussion and entertaining activities.

The book is Plainsong, by Kent Haruf and was voted on by the public in February and announced in Boone and Callaway Counties (the DBRL region) on July 25.

Grassland's Bookclub

Citizens will have the opportunity to sign up for the One Read program anytime during the program, which runs through November, at any of the DBRL libraries in Ashland, Columbia, Fulton, on our bookmobile or on this Web site. In September and October, the libraries and task force members will host several programs and events highlighting different aspects of the book. The program will culminate with a visit from the author, Kent Haruf, on November 16, which will include a free public appearance in Columbia and Fulton as well as a $25-a-plate dinner with the author at the Reynolds Alumni Center, Columbia.