The Friends of Rockland Public Library (FRPL) will hold their annual Festival of Lights Silent Auction and Book Sale on Saturday, Nov. 29.

"Stop in, enjoy holiday cookies and cider in the Reading Room, mingle with your neighbors, shop the book sale and bid on your favorite items," said FRPL.

New this year, along with decorated trees and wreaths, the Friends are introducing handmade stockings filled with goodies and gift cards from local businesses.

Silent auction bidding on more than 30 trees, wreaths, and stockings starts at 1 p.m., and ends at 4 p.m. As in years past, there will be items up for raffle which can be viewed in advance in the display cases in the library after Nov. 15. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the event, or in advance at the library checkout desk or in the Book Stop used bookstore for $3 each or 2 for $5. 

“We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity of the many businesses that have happily agreed to decorate a tree or wreath, or fill a stocking, for this fundraiser," said Rebecca Albright, FRPL Silent Auction Co-Chair. "Community support for our library has never been so strong. The Friends of Rockland Public Library work tirelessly to raise both money and public awareness to support the library.”  

Come early or stick around during the auction to shop the Friends’ last book sale of the year downstairs in the Community Room from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. with early bird shopping for members of the Friends at 10:30 a.m. At the book sale, you’ll find low-cost, gift-quality books in all genres including children’s books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, and a selection of collectible books at discount prices.

"The book sale is also a great way to stock up for winter and support the Rockland Public Library," said Friends.

Additionally, The Book Stop used bookstore will have extended holiday shopping hours from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

All proceeds from the Silent Auction and Book Sale, as well as The Book Stop used bookstore support the Rockland Public Library. 

Silent Auction Hours: 1-4pm

Book Sale Hours: 11am-4pm (early member shop at 10:30am)

The Book Stop Used Bookstore Hours: 10am-4pm

Join as a member of the Friends: https://friendsofrocklandpubliclibrary.org/become-a-friend. 

For more information: https://friendsofrocklandpubliclibrary.org/