How to Snuggle Up
February can bring unpredictable weather, but with the Snuggle Up with a Book Ball, you needn't lift a finger to attend unless it's to turn your page. This stay-at-home event is easy; all you need to do to participate is donate and crack open a book on Saturday, February 22, 2025!
Our Book Ball co-chairs, William Kent Krueger and Michael Koryta (aka Scott Carson), extend you a personal invitation to join us. (Read it here.) Your donations fund New York Times bestselling and award-winning author visits to our community as part of the Library's Authors at JCPL series.
Three ways to participate from the comfort of your home
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As an individual or team member: Donate any amount, stay at home, snuggle up and read.
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As a Team Captain: Invite friends to be a part of your team.
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Kids can join Team Bibli: Donate any amount, and your child will receive a "Team Bibli" button.
Win Door Prizes
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Starting at noon on the day of the Snuggle Up with a Book Ball, we award hourly door prizes to someone who has donated. Winners are posted on the JCPL Foundation Facebook and Instagram pages.
When
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Anytime and for as long as you wish to celebrate on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Where
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Wherever you are—wrapped up in a quilt by a fireplace with your furry friend, in a coffee shop, at your friend’s team gathering, or anywhere your book leads you!
Why
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There are so many different reasons to support the Authors at JCPL series through our 2025 Snuggle Up with a Book Ball fundraiser. Find 20 reasons why you should donate here.
How
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Grab a book (or several) and read! Support the Authors at JCPL series to continue to bring award-winning and New York Times bestselling authors to Johnson County by donating what you would spend at a fancy gala! Share your love of JCPL on Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag #JCPLBookBall.
Attire
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Wear whatever you like!
Food & Drink
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The menu is entirely up to you!
Guests are Optional
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While the Snuggle Up with a Book Ball is a perfect activity for one, feel free to invite your family, friends, children, your book club members, cats, dogs, or anyone who loves to read that you love to read with!
Donation Levels
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Potter’s Pals <$50
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Alcott’s Ambassadors: $50-$149
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Shakespeare’s Scholars: $150-$249
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Austen's Angels: $250+
