Basket Auction (Annual Event)

The Basket Auction is paused until the new library building is completed, or other arrangements are made.  Thank you for your continued support of the Palmer Public Library!

Friends of the Palmer Public Library, Inc annual spring Basket Silent Auction usually happens in late March-early April each year. Watch our website or Facebook page for details. We encourage the community to use their amazing talents to put together and donate themed baskets, boxes, bowls, plant pots, etc of goodies, or artwork to raise funds for the library. 

• Consider asking local businesses to donate supplies, making sure to give them credit for their donation. 
• Factory sealed alcoholic beverages are allowed in baskets.
• Baskets or other containers may be new or recycled from thrift stores or elsewhere, but must be in like new condition.
• Drop off filled containers during library hours on the collection dates. Staff will ask you to fill out an information form.
• Please ask staff for a tax receipt, if desired, when you drop off baskets.
• Basket donations may be anonymous on bidding sheets, though we'll ask for your contact information on the form so we can acknowledge your generous contribution. If you wish to remain anonymous on the bidding sheet, please note this on the form.
• Friends volunteers will wrap each basket in clear cellophane, prepare the bidding sheets, and set up the baskets in the library.
• Stop in to place your bid during library hours!
• You do NOT need to be present to win. Our volunteers will call winning bidders.
• We accept cash, check, debit, or credit card payments.

All proceeds from this fundraiser are invested right back into the community via free programs and events at the Palmer Public Library, including Spring Break programming, the Summer Reading Program, School Outreach, Story Time, Passive Programs, STEAM kits, and more. 

Bidders are encouraged to review the baskets and place their bids with our fundraising goals in mind. These baskets make fantastic ready made gifts for Easter, birthdays, Mother's Day, or Father's Day! Bidders must be 21 or over to win baskets containing alcohol.

Past themes include: Owls, Legos, Dogs, Horses, Vintage Jewelry, Sewing, Picnic, Movie Night, Easter Treats & Fun, Movie Night, Western Decor, Gardening, Scrapbooking, Kid's Craft Kits, Tea Time, Welcoming Baby, Grown Up Coloring, Fishing, Quilting, Signed Artwork, etc.

Thank you for supporting the Palmer Public Library with your generous donations!