Silent Auction

Silent Auction Items - February 2026
Closes: Saturday, February 28 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.

#1) The Real Jane Austen: A Life in Small Things, by Paula Byrne.
Acclaimed literary biographer Paula Byrne takes a highly original approach in this landmark biography, providing the most intimate and revealing portrait yet of the distinguished and beloved novelist - a Jane Austen for the twenty-first century.
Minimum bid: $8.00

#2) How to Fake a Moon Landing, by Darryl Cunningham.
A look at this and other hot-button science topics while presenting a fact-based, visual assessment of current thinking and research on eight different issues everybody's arguing about.
Minimum bid: $12.50

#3) Mom's Favorite Recipes, by Gooseberry Patch.
Moms not only offer the best advice but also bake the juiciest pies we've ever tasted! And it's those home-cooked meals that inspired us to gather some of the tastiest recipes Moms everywhere are making.
Minimum bid: $15.00

#4) Precious Moments Bedtime Stories, by Butcher & Wiersma.
This book is a timeless collection of short stories that will captivate young readers. The stories are beautifully written and filled with meaningful lessons that will inspire and entertain. The hardcover format ensures that the book will last for years to come.
Minimum bid: $12.00

#5) The Illustrated History of NASA, by Robin Kerrod.
The Illustrated History of NASA chronicles America’s exciting journey into space, from a rocket launch in a snow-covered field at Auburn, MA. in 1926 to the orbital antics of shuttle astronauts nearly 60 years later.
Minimum bid: $15.00

#6) A Day in the Life of California, by Collins.
This remarkable photographic journey offers a unique snapshot of California's diverse landscapes, vibrant cultures, and iconic moments, all captured on a single day.
Minimum bid: $25.00

#7) The Complete Sherlock Holmes, Volumes I and II, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
The Complete Sherlock Holmes comprises four novels and fifty-six short stories revolving around the world’s most popular and influential fictional detective - the eccentric, arrogant, and ingenious Sherlock Holmes.
Minimum bid: $40.00

#8) Dracula, by James Tynion IV & Martin Simmonds.
This 2024 graphic novel from the Universal Monsters series, re-imagines the classic vampire story.
Minimum bid: $13.00

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Silent Auction Items - February 2026Closes: Saturday, February 28 at 12:00 p.m.

#2) How to Fake a Moon Landing, by Darryl Cunningham. A look at this and other hot-button science topics while presenting a fact-based, visual assessment of current thinking and research on eight different issues everybody's arguing about.​Minimum bid: $12.50

#3) Mom's Favorite Recipes, by Gooseberry Patch. Moms not only offer the best advice but also bake the juiciest pies we've ever tasted! And it's those home-cooked meals that inspired us to gather some of the tastiest recipes Moms everywhere are making.Minimum bid: $15.00

#5) The Illustrated History of NASA, by Robin Kerrod. The Illustrated History of NASA chronicles America’s exciting journey into space, from a rocket launch in a snow-covered field at Auburn, MA. in 1926 to the orbital antics of shuttle astronauts nearly 60 years later. Minimum bid: $15.00

#6) A Day in the Life of California, by Collins.This remarkable photographic journey offers a unique snapshot of California's diverse landscapes, vibrant cultures, and iconic moments, all captured on a single day. Minimum bid: $25.00