Silent Auction

The Rutherford County Library System will be hosting a silent auction sponsored by the Rutherford County Library Society and the Friends of the Mountains Branch Library to help raise money for our new bookmobile. Separate auctions will be held at each library location on the following dates:

Rutherford County Library (828-287-6115)
September 27 – October 2

Haynes Branch Library (828-288-4039)
October 4 – 9

Mountains Branch Library (828-287-6392)
October 11 – 16

You may place your bids in person or by phone. Pictures of the items up for auction at each library are below.

By bidding in Rutherford County Library Society / Friends of the Mountains Branch Library silent auctions, each bidder agrees to these auction rules:

All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds unless otherwise noted. All items are “as is.” The Rutherford County Library Society / Friends of the Mountains Branch Library have attempted to describe and catalog items correctly, but neither warrants nor represents and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition of the items. No statement made on this webpage, or made orally at the auction or elsewhere, shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability.
Any merchant certificates do not include alcohol, tax, or gratuities unless specified.
Payment for items purchased must be made within 3 business days of the close of the auction. Rutherford County Library Society / Friends of the Mountains Branch Library will accept cash or a check made payable to:
- Rutherford County Library Society – for items purchased at either the Rutherford County Library or Haynes Branch Library
- Friends of the Mountains Branch Library – for items purchased at the Mountains Branch Library
Following payments, you may pick up your purchases from the library at which it was displayed.
The purchaser must pick up all items within 3 business days of the close of the auction, unless special arrangements are made. Any item left unclaimed, without prior arrangements, will be sold and proceeds will go to Rutherford County Library Society / Friends of the Mountains Branch Library.
Rutherford County Library Society / Friends of the Mountains Branch Library reserves the right to add or withdraw items, without notice, to or from the auction.
Unless otherwise specified, all auction gift certificates must be used within one year of the date of the auction.
Each person bidding assumes all risks and hazards related to the auction and items obtained at the auction. Each bidder agrees to hold harmless from any liability arising indirectly from Rutherford County Library Society / Friends of the Mountains Branch Library or the Rutherford County Library System, their elected and appointed officials, members and employees, the event organizers, sponsors, and/or volunteers connected with the auction.

Please note that the images below are large and may take some time to load.

Haynes Branch Library

Click on an image for a description of the item.

Mountains Branch Library

Click on an image for a description of the item.

Rutherford County Library (828-287-6115)
September 27 – October 2

Haynes Branch Library (828-288-4039)
October 4 – 9

Mountains Branch Library (828-287-6392)
October 11 – 16

You may place your bids in person or by phone. Pictures of the items up for auction at each library are below.

By bidding in Rutherford County Library Society / Friends of the Mountains Branch Library silent auctions, each bidder agrees to these auction rules:

All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds unless otherwise noted. All items are “as is.” The Rutherford County Library Society / Friends of the Mountains Branch Library have attempted to describe and catalog items correctly, but neither warrants nor represents and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition of the items. No statement made on this webpage, or made orally at the auction or elsewhere, shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability.
Any merchant certificates do not include alcohol, tax, or gratuities unless specified.
Payment for items purchased must be made within 3 business days of the close of the auction. Rutherford County Library Society / Friends of the Mountains Branch Library will accept cash or a check made payable to:
- Rutherford County Library Society – for items purchased at either the Rutherford County Library or Haynes Branch Library
- Friends of the Mountains Branch Library – for items purchased at the Mountains Branch Library
Following payments, you may pick up your purchases from the library at which it was displayed.
The purchaser must pick up all items within 3 business days of the close of the auction, unless special arrangements are made. Any item left unclaimed, without prior arrangements, will be sold and proceeds will go to Rutherford County Library Society / Friends of the Mountains Branch Library.
Rutherford County Library Society / Friends of the Mountains Branch Library reserves the right to add or withdraw items, without notice, to or from the auction.
Unless otherwise specified, all auction gift certificates must be used within one year of the date of the auction.
Each person bidding assumes all risks and hazards related to the auction and items obtained at the auction. Each bidder agrees to hold harmless from any liability arising indirectly from Rutherford County Library Society / Friends of the Mountains Branch Library or the Rutherford County Library System, their elected and appointed officials, members and employees, the event organizers, sponsors, and/or volunteers connected with the auction.

Please note that the images below are large and may take some time to load.

Haynes Branch Library

Click on an image for a description of the item.

Mountains Branch Library

Click on an image for a description of the item.