On the Same Page Program Description
The Friends of the Claremont Library (FOCL) sponsors the
annual citywide reading program: Claremont:
On the Same Page. The idea behind
the reading program is to engage as many people as possible in a discussion of
one book as the basis for a common experience and for the pleasure of
reading. Local reading groups and
educators are contacted as well and encouraged to read the book as part of
their activities or curriculum.
In 2007 the first book chosen to kick off this new program was John Steinbeck’s Cannery
Row. For 2010, the fourth year, The God of War by Marisa
Silver was chosen, and in 2011, the selection was Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea. Every year, the committee plans a number of local events to discuss
the book and topics related to the book during the month of October, often including a talk by the author. The final event is a reception celebrating those who participated in
the Essay Contest.
A book selection committee meets in the fall to select
the book for the following year. Needless to
say, there is always much excitement and anticipation of the announcement of
each year’s book.
We encourage you to join us in reading these
books. We look forward to
participating with all of you at the events planned for October. Even if you are unable to make any of our events, we encourage you to read it and discuss it with your friends. Hundreds of people in our community each year read the book and get "On the Same Page" with their neighbors and friends.
