Skidompha is still working hard to raise the remainder of the project funds to create an online archive of historic local newspapers. Our February costume ball raised the majority of the funds required but we still have funds to raise. We hope you will help us raise the remainder by bidding on an item in our Skidompha Silent Auction.
Our silent auction has many eclectic finds. We have a number of pieces of art, including a beautiful Marquetry piece by Bruce Babb and an Owl Painting print by Julie Babb. We have several Geisha antique prints, housed in beautiful frames. Interested in authors Barbara Cooney or Maurice Sendak? Bid on signed prints and posters from both. We also have a photographic print of a glorious Maine sunset from photographer Dennis Boyd.
Are you more interested in antiques? We have an antique children’s book collection from author Lois Lenski, a ginger jar from the estate of Huston Dodge, a wooden typeset box, and a porcelain vase – all donated by community members as their contribution to this worthy project.
Interested in handicrafts? We have a quilt donated by Skidompha Staffer Yvonne Lamoreaux (whose work has been prominently featured in our quilt exhibits for many years), and we have felted artwork by Ann Holmes.
Please support Skidompha’s digital archive by placing your winning bid before noon on Saturday, April 27, when the auction closes. Swing by anytime during open hours to peruse – there are even more items in our auction than described here. Highest bidders will be notified shortly after the auction closes and will be able to pick up their pieces.
Here’s to preserving our shared history!
Pam Gormley
Executive Director
Skidompha Library