Lagniappe: Read across the County

Connecting Communities through Reading

Abstract

New Hanover County Public Library (NHCPL) has developed Read across the County (RaC), a county-wide reading initiative designed to foster meaningful connections within our community. Inspired by national programs like One Book One Community, RaC aims to bring people of different backgrounds and ages together for a shared summer of reading. Key components of the program include an annual theme guiding book selections and programming for diverse age groups, as well as partnerships that extend beyond the library's traditional audience. Our focus is on ensuring diversity, relevance to community issues, and accessibility across various formats and languages. RaC continues to evolve as an initiative of community engagement through reading.