“Birthday Books” Donation Program

We have started a new tradition at St. Philomena School this fall. By donating a book to our library, you can create a lasting memory of your child’s birthday or some other important event. At the same time, and for less than it costs to buy cupcakes for your child’s class, you help us to expand and update our library collection. Here’s how the program works:

STEP ONE: Purchase a new, hardcover book from our Wish List on Amazon’s website. The Wish List can be viewed below, or click here for the Birthday Books Wish List, which will take you directly to the wish list on the Amazon website. Be sure to select from the “unpurchased” items. And remember, you may use Amazon scrip to make your purchase.

STEP TWO: Attach a note to the book with your child’s name and the details about the special occasion your child is celebrating, and take it to Mrs. Hunt in the library. She will process the book for circulation and affix a bookplate that acknowledges your child’s special event and his donation.

STEP THREE: When the book is ready, your child will be called to the library to see the personalized bookplate, and he or she will be given the opportunity to be the first person to check out the book. Your child’s name will also be placed on the “Donor List” on the bulletin board in the hall just outside the library. Then, your child’s name will be called during morning announcements and he/she will be given a very special treat from Mrs. Hunt.

REASONS TO DONATE: Your child may donate to celebrate his or her own birthday or to celebrate the birthday of someone else—perhaps a parent, grandparent, godparent or sibling. They may donate to celebrate a holiday, a personal achievement, or simply because they are feeling generous. They may donate multiple times during the year. Just provide information for the bookplate, and your child will be honored and recognized for the donation.

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR LIBRARY: Monetary donations are always welcome and are always deeply appreciated. Mrs. Hunt can use the money to purchase a book you designate or she would be happy to choose for you. Either way, please provide bookplate information so that you can be properly honored.

We ask that you make your book selection from our wish list on Amazon. These books have been carefully chosen as part of our long-range plan to expand and update our collection, as well as to begin replacing well-worn copies of much-loved books. We will not accept used books or paperback books for this program. Thank you.