One Book One County is a community read program for Wells County held in September and October every year. The program is designed to create a countywide discussion by encouraging all residents to read the same book. There are also a number of special events at the library related to themes found in the featured book and potentially an author visit.
2024 One Book One County
This year’s book title is “Frog and Toad Together” by Arnold Lobel. We have several in-person events and activities during the months of September and October to help celebrate One Book One County.
About The Book
“Frog and Toad Together”
by Arnold Lobel
“Frog and Toad are best friends—they do everything together. When Toad admires the flowers in Frog’s garden, Frog gives him seeds to grow a garden of his own. When Toad bakes cookies, Frog helps him eat them. And when both Frog and Toad are scared, they are brave together.” – book jacket
School Library Journal called this story collection from Arnold Lobel “a masterpiece of child-styled humor and sensitivity.” Winner of the Newbery Honor award, this classic story about friendship is a Level Two I Can Read book that is geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
How To Participate
It’s very easy! Just stop by the Main Library or Ossian Branch to get a copy of the book or check out the eBook or eAudiobook on the Libby App or directly from the Indiana Digital Library. Then start reading. That’s it!
Book Discussions
If you’d like to join us to talk about the book, you are welcome. Please register at the library and pick up a book at that time.
- Thursday, October 10 at 6:30 pm (Main Library – Bluffton) (General Book Discussion for adults) – read “Frog and Toad Together” by Arnold Lobel
- Monday, October 14: 1:30 pm (Main Library – Bluffton) (Brown Bag Book Club for adults) – read a book about friendship
Past Programs
Past community reads include “Rocket Boys” by Homer Hickam, “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein, “Room” by Emma Donoghue, “The Reading Promise” by Alice Ozma, “The Bone Garden” by Tess Gerritsen, “Where Am I Eating? An Adventure Through the Global Food Economy” by Kelsey Timmerman, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain, “A Place Called Hope” by Philip Gulley, “A Walk in the Woods” by Bill Bryson, “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie, “Diamond Willow” by Helen Frost, “The Year We Left Home” by Jean Thompson (2020 One State / One Story), “The Indigo Girl” by Natasha Boyd, “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien, and “The Anthropocene Reviewed” by John Green.
Sponsors
This program is presented by the Wells County Public Library with financial support from the Friends of the Library.