what is the One Book program?
The One Book Program is exciting when the whole community unites to read the same book. Then, the library organizes special programs in the fall centered around themes from the book.
We are pleased to be able to announce that the 2025 Adams County Reads One Book selection is “The Collected Regrets of Clover" by Mikki Brammer.
The Collected Regrets of Clover is a heartfelt and poignant story about focusing on Clover Brooks, the protagonist, is whose job is to help individuals confront their end-of-life experiences with compassion and understanding. Themes include death, grief, and isolation.
As in the past, discussions, programs, and events will take place in October.
We hope you enjoy this year’s One Book selection. Happy Reading!
Mikki Brammer at Gettysburg Library
Join us at the Gettysburg Library on October 23 at 6:00 pm to meet Mikki Brammer in person!
Free to attend, but seating is limited. Register here to reserve your seat.
Program List
Gettysburg
Holding Space: A Conversation on Death, Dying, and Compassionate Support
Thursday, Oct 2
6:00-7:00 PM
Join us for an informative discussion led by a trained death doula who is dedicated to demystifying death and offering compassionate guidance through the end-of-life journey. Whether you are a caregiver, someone facing terminal illness, or simply curious about how to approach death with more presence and peace, this event offers a safe and nurturing space for meaningful conversation.
Registration required.
From Battlefield to Burial: The Civil War’s Mortuary Legacy
Tuesday, Oct 7
6:00-7:00 PM
Join Rhea Brandenburg as we uncover the often-overlooked story of Civil War embalmers. This presentation will detail the chemical processes, the social context, and the long-term consequences of this practice, revealing how it propelled mortuary science into the modern era.
Registration required.
Book Discussion: The Collected Regrets of Clover
Friday, Oct 10
10:00-11:00 AM
Join us as we discuss this year’s Adams County Reads One Book, The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.
Registration required.
Another Evening with the Paranormal
Thursday, Oct 16
6:00-7:00 PM
Spend an evening with 717 Paranormal as they explore the other side of death & dying. They’ll demonstrate some of the equipment they use, explain how it works and also talk about the theories and misconceptions about the paranormal as well as answer any questions you have.
Registration required.
Mikki Brammer Discusses The Collected Regrets of Clover
Thursday, Oct 23
6:00-7:30 PM
Welcome Mikki Brammer, author of The Collected Regrets of Clover as she visits the Gettysburg Library to discuss her book. Space is limited.
Registration required.
Death Cafe
Tuesday, Oct 28
6:00-7:00 PM
Join us for a death cafe! A "laid back" environment that allows people to talk about a very real topic in our world. Refreshments will be provided.
Registration Required.
Carroll Valley
Book Discussion
Wednesday, October 15
2:00-3:00 PM
Join us for some good company and conversation as we discuss The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.
Day of the Dead craft
Monday, Oct 20
6:30-7:30 PM
Ages: 16 & up
Join us for a crafty night with Miss Dianne! Make a colorful Day of the Dead sugar skull door hanger using glow in the dark paint.
Registration required.
Harbaugh-Thomas
Book Discussion
Thursday, Oct 17
1:00–2:00 PM
Join us for some good company and conversation as we discuss The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.
Death Cafe
Thursday, Oct 23
3:00–4:30 PM
Tea, coffee and sweets will be served while people of all different backgrounds, not just people who recently experienced a loss, discuss death, dying and end of life issues in a supportive environment. Facilitated by bereavement counselor Andrea Williams.
Registration required.
Littlestown
Greener Goodbyes: Green Burial and Funeral Alternatives
Wednesday, Oct 15
6:00–7:00 PM
Rhea Brandenburg, co-owner of Brandenburg & Stein Funeral Parlor and Two Taverns Cemetery, will discuss eco-friendly alternatives to traditional funerals, with a focus on green burial and its meaningful, sustainable approach to honoring a life. Registration recommended.
Book Discussion
Tuesday, Oct 21
12:00–1:00 PM
Come discuss The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer with fellow Littlestown bibliophiles!
New Oxford
Book Discussion
Thursday, Oct 9
10:00–11:00 AM
Join us for some good company and conversation as we discuss The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Hospice
Thursday, Oct 9
1:00–2:00 PM
Sabrina, Adams County liaison from Grane Hospice, will be sharing a review of the Medicare hospice benefit and how hospice supports patients and families navigating end of life. She will highlight the purpose, criteria, and benefits for patients with life limiting illnesses.
Registration recommended.
Trone Memorial
Lecture: Connecting With The Other Side
Tuesday, Oct 7
6:00–7:30 PM
Heather Gentzler of Sacred Feathers Messages has been connecting with spirits her entire life. Join us to learn more about her experiences as a psychic medium and her encounters in the field; from working closely with families to reach their loved ones, to being called upon to assist with paranormal investigations.
Registration required.
Lecture: Demystifying Death and Dying
Tuesday, Oct 21
6:00–7:30 PM
What is a death doula, aka an end-of-life doula? Join us for an informative presentation by local death doula Erin Nelson to learn about the care they provide and how we can normalize death, dying and grief. In collaboration with Good News Consulting and the Healthy Adams Co End of Life Committee.
Registration required.
Virtual Community Book Discussion
Tuesday, Oct 28
4:00–5:00 PM, Virtual – Via Zoom
Email jbtbookclub@adamslibrary.org or call the library to reserve a copy. The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.
In-person Book Discussion
Tuesday, Oct 28
6:30–7:30 PM
Email jbtbookclub@adamslibrary.org or call the library to reserve a copy. The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer.
Next Year's One Book
A committee of library staff and community members select the year's title from a list of about 40 books. If you have any suggestions, feel free to let any staff member know!
Past Selections
2024 Selection: The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
2023 Selection: The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles
2022 Selection: Leave Only Footprints by Conner Knighton
2021 Selection: The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
2020 Selection: The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone
2019 Selection: What the Dead Leave Behind by Rosemary Simpson
2018 Selection: A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline
2017 Fiction Selection: Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal
2017 Nonfiction Selection: The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride by Daniel James Brown
2016 Fiction Selection: Longbourn by Jo Baker
2016 Nonfiction Selection: Sex on the Moon: The Amazing Story Behind the Most Audacious Heist in History by Ben Mezrich
2015 Fiction Selection: Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
2015 Nonfiction Selection: In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson
2014: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
2013: Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard
2012: A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron
2011: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie