Silent Auction Items - January 2026
Closes:  Saturday, January 31 at 12:00 p.m.

The Friends hold monthly silent-bid book auctions as one of our fundraisers. The books come from the many wonderful donations we receive from you and the community. All of the items are on display in the Friends' Bookstore, which is to the right as you enter the library. Staff will assist you with your bid and answer any questions you may have. The auction closes at noon on the last Saturday.
In-Person bids @ 11121 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA 90241

All bidding is limited to our volunteers' availability.

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#1) Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Stories, by Lewis Carroll. 
This hardcover book with a total of 1165 gold-edged pages is suitable for young adults, ages 9-12, and adults alike. 
​Minimum bid: $15.00 ​ 

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#2) A River Runs Through It, by Norman Maclean.  
Based on the author's childhood experiences, this book has established itself as one of the most moving stories of our time; it captivates readers with vivid descriptions of life along Montana's Big Blackfoot River and its near magical blend of fly fishing with the troubling affections of the heart.
​Minimum bid: $12.50. 

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#3) Batgirl (set of four): 1) The Darkest Reflection; 2) Deadline; 3) Wanted; and 4) Batgirl of Burnside, by DC Comics.   
Hard-cover graphic novels. After more than two decades as wheelchair-bound intelligence specialist Oracle, Barbara Gordon returns to her original role of Batgirl in one of the most radical relaunches of the New 52 era!
Minimum bid:  $20.00  

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#4) The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Vol I & II.  
This complete Shakespeare collection presents all of William Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets, arranged in chronological order with scholarly introductions to each work.
Minimum bid:  $35.00 

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#5) Johnny Depp, A Retrospective, by Steven Daly.  
One of the most gifted actors of his generation, his charismatic screen presence has brought to life such characters as the tragi-comic Edward Scissorhands, the compassionate but tormented Gilbert Grape, and, of course, the swashbuckling Captain Jack Sparrow--to name a few. 
Minimum bid:  $20.00  

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#6) Simply Yoga - Book and DVD, by Yolanda Pettinato.
When one practices Yoga, you release strain and tiredness from the body and clear the mind while restoring energy levels. 
Minimum bid:  $12.00  

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#7) Simply Tai Chi - Book and DVD, by Graham Bryant and Lorraine James. 
Developed originally as a martial art, Tai Chi has evolved over the years and is now practiced by millions of people around the world.
Minimum bid:  $12.00   

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#8) 200 Years, Works by U.S. News & World Report. 
Covering the period from 1776 through 1976, this two-volume bicentennial set, provides the fascinating history of the United States, as in enfolded, stored neatly in a cardboard sleeve.   
Minimum bid:  $13.00 

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