IMAGINE 2015 Auction

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Are you dreaming of a sunny Florida vacation?
Ready for a relaxing, week-long escape to Breckenridge?
Want to bring some Emerald City magic into your home? 

Here's a sneak peek at just a few of our superb live auction offerings featured at our Imagine Gala & Auction. Don't miss your chance to bid on these and many more at the event on May 9th. Purchase tickets today to the IMAGINE Gala and Auction and get in on the bidding!

Bookseller for a Day at Main Street Books (2 opportunities)
Experience a day in the life of a book seller as you share your love of books with customers of Main Street Books in St. Charles and get a view of the book world from the other side of the counter. Bid on Adult and Young Adult opportunities which include: Behind the scenes tour of Main Street Books, Mentoring sessions from owner, Position as Primary Bookseller for the day, Choice of five titles to hand-sell. See additional items specific to each package below. 

Adult package also includes: 

  • Basket of Adult Advanced Reader Copies
  • Hour-long, three chapter consultation with a local adult author
  • $50 gift certificate to dine at a Main Street establishment

Young Adult package also includes:

  • Basket of Young Adult Advanced Reader Copies
  • Hour-long, three chapter consultation with choice of two local YA authors:  Brad R. Cook, author of steampunk adventure novel IRON HORSEMEN  - OR -  Cole Gibsen, author of contemporary YA novel LIFE UNAWARE
  • $40 Gift Certificate to Dewey’s Pizza located at the Streets of St. Charles 

Break for Breckenridge
A week-long Sunset Condo stay, situated on the Four O'clock ski run in beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado. Within walking distance of historic main street, this private home sleeps 6 and is available for use until May 9, 2016. Minor date restrictions apply. 

Dorothy's Dream Room

Decorate your bedroom with one-of-a-kind, custom designed Wizard of Oz themed pieces specially created for the Library Foundation. Here are just a few of the unique items:

  • 4 paintings (Dorothy, Tinman, Cowardly Lion and Scarecrow)
  • Handcrafted Wizard of Oz quilt 
  • Dorothy wall clock 
Toto's Friend Ozzie

There's no place like YOUR home for adorable 5-month old purebred Carin Terrier puppy who looks just like Dorothy’s Toto! We call him Ozzie, but as the winning bidder at Imagine you can name him whatever you like. He is current on all his shots and comes with a dog crate and lots of love!

Vacation Magic with Disney & Del Tura Golf Resort
Spend a day (or maybe two - depending on the size of your crew) at your choice of Disney theme parks courtesy of 8 Park Hopper passes (Use within 2 years). Choose from Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom.

Then hit the road to Fort Myers, Florida and spend 7 days/6 nights in a two-bedroom, two bath home at the Del Tura Golf and Country Club. The home sleeps 6 guests comfortably, has a two-car garage and includes one golf cart during your stay. Additional amenities include swimming pools, a fitness center, saunas, salon, pub, restaurant, fishing pond and more to make your stay complete. With a beautiful beach just a short drive away, this is one vacation stay you don't want to miss! (Week at Del Tura exp. Dec 2015)


Night @ the Library Sleepover
A one-of-a-kind slumber party at the library! Great for birthday parties, scout troops and groups that love books. Grab your pillow, sleeping bag and PJs and get ready for a whole lot of fun!

Personal Mini Library
A Library Foundation literacy-themed table and chair set with accompanying mini-library complete with books, games, puzzles and toys designed to help a child build critical early literacy skills while having fun learning.
Stone Soup for Two
A "Cooking at the Cottage" experience for two with Chef Carl McConnell and the Stone Soup Cottage cook book featuring 72 savory recipes and perfectly selected wine pairings.

 
 

 

 

 

Gala Tickets

Saturday, May 14
Online ticket sales now open

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Mark Your Calendar

ELA Meeting
January 17
Location TBD
6pm - Social
6:30pm - Meeting

See the Ready to Read video*

*Video courtesy of O'Fallon TV