The Friends’ Silent Auction makes available to the community gently used items that are donated by the public. These items are on display near the entrance of the library and usually consist of:
*children’s classics
*cook books
*travel guides
*art books
*comics and graphic novels
*local history
*military interest books
*religion and spirituality books
*collectible and rare books
*hobby and craft books
*humor
*games
*art work
In addition, the Friends’ Auction team will “bundle” multiple items in special themed groupings (books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, puzzles) that may focus on specific authors, historical events, geographic locations, or prominent individuals.
Generally, comics, graphic novels, collectible and rare books, and special unique items are locked in a glass display case. Individuals who may be interested in examining these items may do so, from 12 – 1 pm on the specific Thursdays on which the auction closes, at which time the display case is unlocked and opened.
The Silent Auction runs for two weeks, and closes every other Thursday at 1 pm (exceptions to this include Thanksgiving week, and the Christmas holiday weeks).
The following rules are observed with respect to the silent auction:
1. Individuals interested in items must bid the minimum bid amount or more.
2. Bids must be in whole dollars only, and are only accepted in person on the bid sheets.
3. Individuals are requested to print legibly their names and telephone numbers on the bid sheets.
4. Without exception, individuals with the highest bids at 1 pm on the Thursday close day will be deemed the winning bidders.
Individuals with the highest bids (who are present at the close of the auction) may pay for and pick up their items on the spot. Payment may be by cash, check, or credit/debit cards. All other winning bidders will be notified by telephone to pick up and pay for their items (within one week) in the Friends’ Bookstore.
A.K. Smiley Bookstore 