Silent Auction

We are looking for donations of items and services that we will open up to bidding during the month of November. Highest bidder wins of course, and the proceeds come into the library’s 2021 budget…helping the library raise precious funds for the many programs and wonderful collection of books.

The library is asking for gifts of value, minimum 30 euros. Donations can be items and/or services. Short of ideas? We accept anything from tickets to concerts, the theatre, movies, museums; lovely antique furniture or dishware (in perfect condition); paintings and/or sculptures; paid entries or private visits to a chateau, theme parks, zoos, etc. Or think big! How about experiences such as a cruise, hot air balloon rides, cooking lessons; gift baskets on a theme; gift cards from local businesses: a restaurant, yoga lessons; services: hairdresser, beauty salon, massages; weekend or days in a vacation home or gîte, etc. Everything should be brought to the library by October rd. Since this is a fundraiser we are asking for items of minimum value 30 euros. Auction items will be displayed in the library and featured on our website for bidding starting November 4th. The bidding will be open to the public until November 28th.

Ready to donate? Easy as pie! Fill out this sheet  and send it back to phoebe@ellia.org. Thank you ever so much for your support and helping us make the library the place to be.and/or think about asking a friend or local business about donating something. If you would like to present an official letter of request to a business, feel free to print out this letter in English by clicking here and in French by clicking here.

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