One Book, One Country

The only thing better than reading a good book is discussing a good book with someone else who has read it!

One Book, One County is the county’s first community read program, sponsored by the Wells County Public Library. A team of community volunteers chose Rocket Boys, the humorous and moving memoir by retired NASA engineer Homer Hickam, as our one book. We encourage everyone to read Rocket Boys during September and October. Thanks to the financial support of the Wells County Foundation, the United Way of Wells County and the Friends of the Library, the library has over 100 copies for loan. Multiple copies may be checked out for book clubs, civic and social groups and even businesses to participate. Those wishing to own a copy may purchase one ($6.00 ea.) at the library. A variety of programs based around the themes of the book are in the planning, including an interactive display from the Fort Wayne Science Central, rocket launches, book discussions, trivia challenge, guest speakers on space and rocketry, and a 50’s sock hop