The Friends of the Library Stocking Silent Auction Extends Bids Through Saturday

Great News! The Friends of the Library Stocking Silent Auction has been extended for bids through Saturday, December 17, noon at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry Street.

Beautiful selection of Christmas stockings full of donated gift certificates and special items from area businesses and the Friends of the Library.

All items are on display on the main floor of the library. Stockings are numbered and include the following:

  1. A night on the town featuring a one-night stay courtesy of the Grand Hotel, a spa treatment at Aesthetics Spa, a gift certificate to Dean’s Jewelry, and two certificates to Panera Bread. (Total over $250 in value)
    A birthday party sponsored by Gigglenastics ($200 value).
    3. A car care package including oil change at Monroe Muffler Brake and Service as well as car care supplies courtesy of Auto Zone.
    4. A classic stocking provided by Athens Greek Restaurant containing mugs, gift cards, and coupons.
    5. A selection of decorative items from Creative Images.
    6. An autographed copy of “The Sparrow,” by Author Mary Doria Russell and a lifetime membership to the Friends of the Library.
    7. An autographed copy of “Children of God,” by Author Mary Doria Russell and a gift certificate to La Paloma on South Main.
    8. An autographed copy of Jim Butchers novel, “Turncoat,” and a pizza certificate from Dirkos.
    9. A Bernstein Bears stocking courtesy of Susan’s Boutique at anabellsworld.com.
    10. An autographed copy of “Flamecaster,” by Author Cinda Williams Chima and a dragon stocking courtesy of Susan’s Boutique at anabellsworld.com.
    11. A pair of travel books with an oil change at Firestone and a gift card for car washes at Star Bright.
    12. An autographed copy of “The Last Ones,” by Author T. Michelle Nelson and a black feather and leather stocking courtesy of Down Home Leather.
    13. A stocking with a gift card and selection of certificates for tasty treats courtesy of Dairy Queen.

All proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Library to support public library programs in Mount Vernon, Danville, Fredericktown and Gambier.

For more information, call FOL President Steven Moore at 740-398-0769, or contact the main library at 740-392-BOOK (2665), visit www.knox.net or email Friends@knox.net.