Dive into a world of shared stories with Westminster's One Book program! This initiative brings the entire community together through the power of reading. Every year, a captivating book is chosen, igniting a city-wide conversation for community adults.
The program offers a variety of events and activities throughout the year that are related to the selected book. These events provide opportunities for people to discuss the book, learn more about the author, and engage with the book's themes in a creative way.
Launch Party
Enjoy a talk on our state’s vibrant literary scene. We’ll have passports to give away, copies of the book to borrow, peach seeds, and more. Saturday, Jan 25 2-3 p.m. College Hill Library, L211
Book Discussions
-Noon Book Club: Wednesday, Feb. 5 | 12-1 p.m. | Irving Street Library, Community Room
-Evening Book Club: Monday, Feb. 10 | 6-7:30 p.m. | College Hill Library, L167
-Books & Banter Club: Saturday, Mar. 8 | 3-4:30 p.m. | College Hill Library, L167
-Book Club at Bruz Beers (21+): Tuesday, Mar. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Bruz Beers
History of Fruit in Colorado
-Monday, February 17 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | College Hill Library, L-211
Learn about the fruit, people and events that shaped Palisade, Rocky Ford, and more. All ages
Peaches & Painting
-February 25 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Irving Street Library
-March 10 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | College Hill Library L-211
Peach season starts early! Treat yourself to peach desserts as an instructor guides you through painting a beautiful Colorado landscape. Supplies included. Ages: 18+
Author Talk: Shelley Read
-Saturday, March 22 | 2-4 p.m. | City Park Recreation Center
A fifth-generation Coloradan, Shelley Read will speak about her internationally best-selling novel, Go As a River. There will be time for questions from the audience and a book signing. All ages.
For more information and to get involved head to College Hill Library or Irving Street Library to get your One Book Westy Passport and follow along online at westminsterco.gov/OneBook!
