Gift Basket Silent Auction

The library's annual Gift Basket Silent Auction fundraiser will run from Wednesday, November 20, through Tuesday, December 17, at 5:45 pm.

Make holiday gift-giving a breeze and support your library at the same time!

We're thrilled to feature festive baskets filled with an array of treats including food, books, crafts, and so much more! Baskets are on display in the library's Reading Room.
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​Bidding
  • All bids start at $25.00
  • Those interested can bid during library hours on festive baskets with themes such as tea, food, crafts, and many more
  • Bidding can be done in person or by phone; for phone bidding, call 548-2303 during library hours, and tell us which basket you want to bid on
  • Bids will be accepted until Tuesday, December 17 at 5:45 pm

Note: Baskets not picked up after 5 business days will go to the next highest bidder unless other arrangements are made.

2024 Gift Basket Silent Auction

New In Box AeroGarden Hydroponic Herb Garden
Enjoy abundant harvests year round with the AeroGarden Harvest Elite 360, an indoor hydroponic gardening system that grows your favorite vegetables, herbs, or flowers in water without the mess of soil.  A countertop design  with space to grow up to 6 different plants under a full-spectrum LED light. Retail value $65.
Vintage Blue Ridge Pottery Hand-Painted Holiday Dish Set
​Make your holiday meals even more special with this lovely service for 6 set of vintage hand-painted Blue Ridge pottery dishes.  Set includes 1 teapot, 1 sugar bowl, 1 serving platter, 1 gravy boat, 6 tea cups, 6 saucers/salad plates, 6 chargers/large plates, 6 eight-inch plates, and 4 custard bowls. ​
The Chef's Kitchen Basket
​A gourmand's dream! This locally made ash basket contains locally handmade salt cellar, cream pitchers, tea towels, washable bag & bread warming stone, oil & vinegar & spice rubs from Vinolio, Maldon sea salt, Tellicherry peppercorns, dried Porcini mushrooms, fig preserves, imported Italian organic pasta, chocolates, garlic grater for dipping oil, cruets for oil & vinegar, gluten-free French crisps and gourmet crackers.  Retail value $100.
Mickey & Friends Toy Basket
Delight a child with this basket full of Disney Magic!  A Mickey & Friends remote control train track set, On The Go doctor backpack play set, Mickey Sing-a-Long musical book, 5-Minute Mickey Stories book, Disney matching game, Mickey's Pirate Adventure figurine set, Little First Look & Find Book, and a 9" plush Mickey Mouse stuffed toy.  
Cat Lover's Gift Basket
A purr-fect basket! Includes a 3-tier dizzy ball cat toy, three (3) handmade felt catnip toys, a bag of Free Range all-natural cat treats, and for the humans - a travel-size cat-themed dice game.
Mixed Media Art Supply Basket by Sandi Cirillo of Especially for Ewe
​Sketchbooks, modeling clay, pencils, pompoms and more!  Start off right with a fully stocked art supply cabinet with this great set from Especially for Ewe.  Retail value $25.
All Art, All the Time Basket
Get creative with a sketch book, watercolor paint pad, coloring book, 2 boxes of Crayola Extra-Clean Washable Markers, colored pencils, crayons, watercolor paints, glue sticks & glitter glue, dry erase markers, a Sprinkle Art word sticker design kit, foam glitter stickers, a mega pack of googly eyes, pom poms, pipecleaners, suction cups, and a dry-erase-writeable bin to store it all in!  Retail value $65.
Classics Kick Starter Set
Embark upon journey through the classics with the beautiful set of classics. Titles include Dracula, Call of the Wild, Great Expectations, Anne of Green Gables, and more! Beautifully wrapped and sure to entertain for years to come. Retail value $150.
English Christmas Village
Scenes of merriment abound in this beautifully curated vintage ceramic village. The collection includes Kensington Palace, the Globe Theater, scenes of everyday Victorian life in London, and more!
 Winter Baby Comfort Box
​Everything you need to have a safe and comfortable start to your new baby's life. Includes a Sophie The Giraffe natural latex teether, diapers, wipes and diaper cream, a Boon Growl natural rubber teether toy, handmade wooden rattle, baby shampoo, breastmilk storage bags, board books, handmade baby shoes, a handmade baby beanie, and a brand-new Baby Gap snowsuit - all wrapped up in a whale-shaped infant bath tub! Retail value $150.
"Let It Snow" Basket by members of the Unity Area Parkinson's Support Group
​Snuggle up by the fireplace and enjoy a mug of cheer in style with this snowman-themed basket of warm goodies to enjoy.  Includes a handmade small quilt with matching tree ornaments, a handknitted muffler scarf, a reversible tote bag and a handmade snowman-and-sled decoration (not a toy.)
Anne of Green Gables Basket
Large seagrass gathering basket with two Anne of Green Gables novels, themed note cards, Raspberry Leaf tea (not cordial!) and a collectible Simpich Anne of Green Gables figurine. 
Maine Mystery Basket
​Cozy up and enjoy 2 Maine Coast mystery novels by local authors, a bottle of red wine, 2 glasses, and cocktail napkins. 
Downtown/Maine Bear Basket
Fall in love with Searsport all over again with these local/downtown products. This basket contains a copy of "Sunny Bear and the Secrets of Sunflowers" by local author Patsy Baldus, miniature oil painting of the Searsport visitors' center, quilted wall hanging, stuffed Bear, "Searsport" scented candle, and a $10 gift certificate to Splendiferous Sweet Shop. 
A Celebration of Nature from Anodyne Books
A beautiful basket for the art and nature lover in your life! The basket includes a book of art celebrating our local landscape, buttons and stickers, a journal, and a tote bag. Retail value $65.