Gift Basket Silent Auction

The library's annual Gift Basket Silent Auction fundraiser runs from Tuesday November 15 through Thursday December 15 at 4:45pm. Baskets not picked up after 5 business days will go to the next highest bidder unless other arrangements are made.

Those interested can bid during library hours on festive baskets with themes such as tea, food, crafts, and many more. Profiles of each basket are available here. Bidding can be done in person or by phone. Every time you visit the library, you can check out a book and check your bids — supporting the library and Christmas shopping at the same time. For phone bidding, call 548-2303 during library hours, and tell us which basket you want to bid on.
Thank you for your support!

Kendra Newcombe and Library Director Sue McClintock with baskets in 2018. The library is grateful to Kendra Newcombe for coming up with the idea in 2018, and for the ongoing success of this fundraiser.

Gift Baskets

 #1 Cleaning Pail

Cleaning cloths, all purpose cleaner, Swiffer duster kit, sponges, Magic Eraser and more in a handy metal bucket.

#3 Christmas Lap Quilt

Handmade in Searsport. Perfect to keep you cozy over the holidays!

#5 Coastal Mountain Land Trust

Woodsy note cards, honey from Sparky's in Hope, cherry berry jam, and a blaze orange Coastal Mountain Land Trust Cap for your next adventure.

#7 Friends of Sears Island

Walking poles, bug spray, binoculars, snacks, and an I heart Sears Island bumper sticker--everything you need to enjoy the island!

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#9 Rustic Christmas Box

White Christmas tree with lights, star, rustic gingerbread angel, snowman, and reindeer. Everything you need for a white Christmas!

#11 A Cozy Evening at Home

Wine, wine glasses, and novels for a cozy evening at home!

#13 Lattice Quilt

Handmade lattice quilt in autumn colors. With matching pieced coasters. 70x72". Comes in a beautiful African market basket.

#15 Frame By Frame Basket

Picture frames in a handy basket, and a $50 gift certificate to Frame By Frame for that special framing project. Donated by Frame By Frame.

#17 Tea and Scone Basket (Silver)

Cozy up with a nice cup of tea and a scone! Basket includes two teacups, tea, and apricot walnut scone mix. Donated by Coastal Café.

#19 Trove Cheer Kitchen Basket

French Style Pine Bread Board (Made in Searsport by Connected House). Two retro Camper Dishtowels (hand printed) & Classic Vintage Style Linen Half Apron (same brand used by the women in the Lost Kitchen of Freedom! Donated by Trove.

#2 Children's Art Basket

Markets, crayons, glue, mini birdhouses to paint, and more!

#4 Afternoon Tea

Treat yourself and up to five others to an enjoyable and relaxing time by having afternoon tea in Searsport. The menu will include scones, lemon curd, clotted cream, assorted sandwiches and cookies, tea bread, and fruit. The tea will be from Upton Tea Imports. The tea will be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time. Afternoon Tea donated by Marjorie Knuuti.

#6 Sweet Baby Basket

Adorable panda baby booties, socks, toys, and more!

#8 Cookie Mix Basket

Four kinds of cookie mix, wooden spoon and spatula, four packets of hot chocolate, and a $20 gift card to Toziers Market for the other cookie ingredients. Yum!

#10 Christmas Quilt

Beautiful warm Christmas quilt with squares representing women of the Bible. Queen size. Washable wool batting inside. Quilt top made by local quilters. Back and quilting donated by Dragonfly Quilting in Searsport.

#12 Kitchen Gadget Basket

Kitchen towels, apple corer, spoons and spatulas, cake server, citrus squeezer, fry cutter and more!

 #14 Tea, Teapot and Scone Basket

Cozy up with a nice cup of tea and a scone! Basket includes two teacups, tea, and cranberry orange scone mix. Donated by Coastal Café.

#16 Teddy Bears Picnic Basket

Teddy Bears' Picnic book, two teddy bears, toy tea set for four, cookie mix, table cloth and four napkins. Time for a picnic!

#18 Tea and Scone Basket (Blue)

Cozy up with a nice cup of tea and a scone! Basket includes two teacups, tea, and blueberry ginger scone mix. Donated by Coastal Café.

#20 Trove Boat Basket

Hand stitched baquette/bread or fruit baskets made in Maine by Loveline Baskets.  Made of Organic Cotton Rope. 100% Linen Tea Towel  by Amphitrite Studio. Donated by Trove.

#21 Trove Handmade Earrings

Salt & Sap Earrings. Carved from solid wood and painted by hand.  The paint is a chalk paint, giving a nice matte finish. The wood is simply finished with mineral oil. Made in Maine. Donated by Trove.