Photo courtesy of Bronwynne Chapman.
A child meets Santa at last year’s Junior Women’s Committee Book Buddy Donation Party.
In honor of the holidays, the Junior Women’s Committee of 100 will be hosting a meet and greet with Santa through a Book Buddy Donation Party.
The JWC was founded in 1970 as a way to provide support for the children’s department at the Emmet O’Neal Library. Since its creation, the JWC has donated over $500,000 to the department, and hopes to continue their work through their Book Buddy program.
In the program, a donor gives $100 to the Emmet O’Neal Library to purchase a “book buddy,” or a book purchased in honor of someone they love. A bookplate placed on the inside cover of the book dedicates it to the specified honoree, who is then notified through a letter. Donors who purchase a book buddy are invited to the Santa meet and greet at the Emmet O’Neal Library on Dec. 6 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
“JWC of 100 wanted to help raise money for the children’s department [of the library] while offering fun activities, cookies and a chance to meet Santa,” said Bronwynne Chapman, former president of the JWC. “The party is a way for the JWC of 100 to say thank you for the donations.” The party will have games, crafts, hot chocolate, cookies and, of course, photo opportunities with the big guy himself.
Proceeds from the event are given to the EOL children’s department to help purchase more books, computers, games and more. “This is a great opportunity to support the local children’s department and get your pictures made with Santa,” said Chapman.
To doante, download the form at eolib.org/childrens-jwc100.php or visit the children’s department at the library.
