MORRISVILLE LIBRARY NEWS November 23, 2001
by Mary Brown
The Second Annual Holiday Silent Auction to benefit the library
is off and running! What an easy and entertaining way this is
to do some of your Christmas shopping. Simply come in to our
program room and sign up for a bidding number. Once you have
a number, you write that number and the amount you want to bid
on the bid sheet next to each item on display. If you are the
highest bidder when the auction ends on December 13th, you win
the item. It's as easy as that. Well, maybe not quite that easy.
You'll probably want to check back with us a few times to be
sure you haven't been outbid before the auction closes on the
13th at 1 p.m. (Sometimes there is a bidding "war",
so you have to keep on your toes!) Bid early! Bid high! But be
sure to come in and enjoy this entertaining - and sometimes exciting
- event. The auction is open to the public; anyone can come in
and join in the fun.
Over the past few weeks, we have tried to give you and idea of
the wonderful variety of quality items on the auction block this
year. Several beautiful handmade wall quilts, lovely signed paintings
(including ones by Doris Roberts and W. Ralph Murray), several
collectible dolls - including a complete set of Franklin Mint
dolls representing the thirteen colonies, a small Oriental rug,
jewelry, Christmas pillows and decorations, hand-knit items,
cross-stitched (Hummels) tote bags, a Gevalia coffee maker, a
men's shearling vest (sz. L) , a great set of waterless cookware
and many more fantastic items have been donated to the auction
by generous people who are always there to help the library.
The number of collectors' dolls is especially large this year,
so tell all your doll collector friends to come in for a look
- and maybe, a great bargain!.
If you want to do even more shopping while you're at the library,
remember all the nice items we have for sale. The navy blue duck
tote bags with a drawing of the library on one side always make
great gifts. The library note cards, note pads, playing cards,
post cards and book plates all are neat stocking stuffers.
The Friends of the Library cordially invite everyone to the Holiday
Open House on Friday, December 7th from 1 p.m to 5 p.m. The library
is festively decorated for the occasion in a patriotic holiday
theme this year. Come in, enjoy the atmosphere and the tasty
holiday treats.
Another great holiday idea is to include the library on your
gift list. You could choose one of the books on the "hope
to be adopted" list at the circulation desk and purchase
it for the library, or you could donate to the library a brand
new book that you receive for Christmas (of course, you can read
it first!).
A Mini Book Sale of art and crafts books is now in progress in
the front hall of the library. Hard cover books are two dollars
each and paperbacks are one dollar each. This sale will benefit
the Friends of the Library's Roof Fund. Speaking of the Roof
Fund, right next to the Book Sale cart is an interesting display
of shingles that were recently collected not from the roof but
from the library's yard and driveway where they had fallen! Donations
for repair of the roof are being graciously accepted by the Friends
of the Library.
Our only new acquisitions this week are two donations: the video,
"Men in Black" and the science fiction novel, Commitment
Hour, by James Alan Gardner. Set in the 25th century, the novel
focuses on Fullin, a young musician nearing his twentieth birthday,
when all youngsters in the community of Tubor Cove must decide
their sex. This event sets in place an exploration of aliens
tampering with DNA and the problem of acceptance of neuts (neuter
children).
Thank you this week to Elaine Widmann for a donation in memory
of John Haight and for her kind words. Ms. Widmann grew up in
Morrisville in the 20's and 30's and has fond memories of the
library. Her letter expressed her delight that the library is
still serving the community so well, and she concludes, "Morrisville
Library is surely exciting, inviting and challenging! A blessing!"
We feel, as well, that the library is a blessing, and hope that
during this holiday season, you will support our fund-raising
auction, donate a book, and come in often to enjoy the warm holiday
atmosphere as well as the great collection of entertaining and
educational resources.
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