Friends of the Library Silent Auction
November 6-20
Support the Library and get a head start on your holiday shopping! Stop by to bid on items and gift certificates from local businesses.
Auction Rules & Instructions:
- You must be at least 18 years of age to bid on auction items (some auction items are restricted to individuals 21 and older).
- All bids are made anonymously. Bidders must register at the Circulation Desk to receive their number.
- Each silent auction item has a unique number on the item and on the corresponding bid sheet.
- All bids must be made in person.
- Bids must be written in ink – no pencils.
- Enter your bid and your number on the first available line of the bid sheet.
- No bid can be less than the previous bids.
- Changes to a bid can only be made by the bidder and must be initialed by the bidder.
- Close of bidding is Thursday, November 20th, 2025 at 5pm. Winners will be notified by Monday, November 24th.
Successful bidders are responsible for paying for all auction items via cash or check only. Items must be picked up and paid for by Wednesday, December 3rd.
Gift Certificates
(all gift certificates starting bids are 20% of value)
1a. Back Alley Pizza Joint - $50
1b. Back Alley Pizza Joint - $50
2. Back to the Fuchsia - $75
3a. BAM Entertainment Center - $40 (2 hr bowling for 2)
3b. BAM Entertainment Center - $75 (2 hr bowling for 5)
3c. BAM Entertainment Center - $150 (2 hr bowling for 10)
4. Bittersweet Ski Resort - $144 (2 one day lift tickets)
5a. Blue Star Cafe - $25
5b. Blue Star Cafe - $25
6. The Book Nook - $50
7. Borrowed Time - $50
8. The Butler - $100
9. Crystal Nails - $50
10. The Depot - $50
11a. Everyday People Cafe - $50
11b. Everyday People Cafe - $50
12. For the Love of Shoes - $50
13. Happystance Dinette - $200 breakfast for 6
14. Ihle Auto Service - $100
15. In the Elements - $80 (Two 2-hour e-bike rentals)
16a. The Kirby Hotel - $200 dinner for 2
16b. The Kirby Hotel - $400 dinner for 4
17. Lakeshore Pet Boutique - $50
18. Landsharks - $100
19a. Lulu Cadieux - $250 cooking class for 2
19b. Lulu Cadieux - $500 cooking class for 4
20. The Mitten Brewing Company - $25 & t-shirt
21. Natural Harmony Massage - $85 (50 minute massage)
22a. Overisel Lumber - $25
22b. Overisel Lumber - $25
23a. Phil's Bar and Grille - $50
23b. Phil's Bar and Grille - $50
24. Retro Boat Rentals - $159 (1.5-hour Retro Boat rental)
25. Santa Fe Trading Company - $50
26. Satya Yoga - $179 (10 class pass)
27a. SaugaTaco - $25
27b. SaugaTaco - $25
28. Saugatuck Center for the Arts - $100
29. Saugatuck Mini Golf - $72 (6 mini golf games)
30a. Simpatico Coffee - $25
30b. Simpatico Coffee - $25
31. Singapore Room - $75
32. The Star of Saugatuck - $120
33a. Van Til's Greenhouse - $30 & succulent
33b. Van Til's Greenhouse - $40 & succulent
33c. Van Til's Greenhouse - $50 & succulent
34a. Velo City Cycles - $25
34b. Velo City Cycles - $25
35. Wicks Bar and Grill - $50
36. Wild Dog Grille - $50
Gift Baskets & Other Items
37. American Spoon - Fabulous Fall Breakfast gift box (Value: $91, Starting Bid: $18)
38a. & 38b. Blue Star Gym - 3 month membership, mug & t-shirt (Value: $186, Starting Bid: $37)
39. The Butler Pantry - Harvest goodies (Value: $100, Starting Bid: $20)
40. Dogs by Design - Dog treats, toy & $50 gift certificate (Value: $75, Starting Bid: $15)
41. Farmhouse Deli - Sweet, savory & swag basket and $50 gift certificate (Value: $150, Starting Bid: $30)
42. Gini Cooper - Fused glass "Party Plate" (Value: $75, Starting Bid: $15)
43. Jeff Blandford Gallery - Glass pumpkin (Value: $75, Starting Bid: $15)
44. Jim DeVries - Wooden Bowl hewed from the Cook Park tree (Value: $500, Starting Bid: $100)
45a. Julie & Kirk Cousins Foundation - Autographed mini football (Value: $150, Starting Bid: $30)
45b. Julie & Kirk Cousins Foundation - Autographed Game Changer book (Value: $100, Starting Bid: $20)
46. The Olive Mill - Olive oil tasting experience & $40 gift certificate (Value: $90, Starting Bid: $18)
47. Puddingstone - Plant in hand thrown pottery & two class gift certificate (Value: $125, Starting Bid: $25)
48. Saugatuck Drug Store - ORCA Wanderer tote (Value: $235, Starting Bid: $47)
49. Spectators Bar & Grill - Golf towel & tees, pint glass and $50 gift certificate (Value: $100, Starting Bid: $20)
50. Summerhouse Lavender Farm - Basket of goodies (Value: $250, Starting Bid: $50)
Thank you to the Friends of the Library for supporting the many programs, services and amenities that make our library such a special place.
Through membership and fundraising, the Friends
- Enhance our periodical collection with subscriptions to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal
- Expand internet access with circulating WiFi hotspots
- Encourage reading with prize books for the Summer Reading Challenge
- Beautify our building inside and out with plants and flower boxes
- Provide supplies and presenter fees for programming
- Fund the technology needed for our new Pop-Up Gaming Hour for kids
To Join or Renew your Membership: Click on your selected membership level to pay by credit card. If you prefer a paper form, print and complete this downloadable membership form. Completed forms and checks can be mailed to PO Box 205, Douglas MI 49406. Checks should be payable to "Friends of SDDL."
To Donate to the Friends of the Library: Click on this online payment link to donate by credit card or you can mail a check to PO Box 205, Douglas MI 49406.
About the Friends of the Library: The Friends of the Saugatuck-Douglas District Library (FOL) is a nonprofit (501c3) organization dedicated to building a partnership between the library and the community. The FOL fund programs, projects and materials that are beyond the Library's budget.
Used Bookstore & Book Donations: The FOL is accepting donations of gently used DVDs and books that are recent (2012 or newer) and are of interest to the general public. Our bookstore space is limited so we will try to carry reading material that will appeal to the widest audience. FOL members will be available to process donations on the first Saturday of the month at the new library patio from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. At this time we ask that your book donations be limited to fifteen books from each person per visit.
It's always a good time to read. The FOL Bookstore has lots of stories to help pass the wintertime hours. And when you have finished one of our books, please think about returning it to the Bookstore for the ultimate in recycling. We'll be happy to return it to our shelves for another reader.
Thank you for supporting our fundraising efforts through your contributions to the Friends of the Library Bookstore.
The FOL Bookstore is open during regular Library hours.
The Perfect Tote!
12” x 13” x 6.5” with zipper and two side pockets for water bottles .
Only $20! Support Friends of Saugatuck-Douglas District Library.
Available for purchase at the Library.