Special Holiday Auction featuring new books signed by authors!

The current Silent Auction ends on:

TUESDAY, December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Every month, the Friends hold a Silent Auction of
interesting, unusual and nearly-new books.

Item #1 My Asian Kitchen   NEW – SIGNED BY AUTHOR
Martin Yan’s newest cookbook, pub 2024, addressed to YV Friends and signed. What a perfect holiday gift! 
Actual value: $30 
Starting bid: $15 Minimum raise: $5

Item #2 Mt Diablo a Story of Place & Inspiration NEW & SIGNED
Donated by Walnut Creek Historical Society, signed by editor & photographer. More than 200 panoramic photos. Another wonderful gift. 
Actual value: $75 
Starting bid: $38 Minimum raise: $5

Item #3 The Match the Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever  
“If you know anything about sports, you won’t put this book down. No one will ever see an event like this again,” Ken Venturi.  In 1956 a foursome, already or soon to be, immortal  held a secret match play challenge at Cypress Point. The rest is history!
Internet value: $18-20
Starting bid: $10   Minimum raise: $5

Item #4 Yosemite in Photos
Photos across four seasons. An ideal reminder of a great visit or special gift. 
Internet value: $18-20 
Starting bid: $10 Minimum raise: $5

Item #5 Van Gogh
“An exquisite tribute to him. 150 paintings, many 1-2 pages. The point of this book is to get the art lover, historian, beyond the focus on Van Gogh’s mind and to really appreciate his work.” Internet value: $20
Starting bid: $10 Minimum raise: $5

Item #6 Flight 100 Years of Aviation 
by Smithsonian Air & Space Museum
“A century of flight from the Wright brothers to the space race. Captures the spirit and excitement of aviation.” Hundreds of photos & illustrations.  
Internet value: $30-55
Starting bid: $10 Minimum raise: $5

Item #7 Jr. Library Five Little Peppers & King Arthur  (pub 1970’s)
Both have black & white & color illustrations; in very good condition (except for writing on Peppers inside page). Based on earlier 1948 and 1950 editions. Keepsake books to read aloud to younger kids and treasure.
Internet value: $40-90
Starting bid: $12 Minimum raise: $5

Item #8 4 great Kids Stories 
E.B White’s Charlotte’s Web and Stewart Little plus The Story of Doctor Dolittle and the timeless Mr. Popper’s Penguins. All illustrated. Three in excellent condition. Charlotte’s very good condition (small amount of writing on 1st inside page). Hours of reading!
Internet value: $20 
Starting bid: $10   Minimum raise: $5

Item #9 Nine Illustrated Classics
Treasure Island, Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Huck Finn, Prince & Pauper, Mutiny on the Bounty, Tales of Mystery & Terror, Swiss Family Robinson, Wizard of Oz, and Jungle Book. All illustrated and good condition. 
Internet value: $50-60
Starting bid: $20 Minimum raise: $5

Item #10 Little Women & Little Men box set
Louisa May Alcott’s wonderful classics from the original Boston publisher. Meet the March sisters then watch them grow up. Like new.
Internet value: $30-35
Starting bid: $15 Minimum raise: $5

PERFECT FOR THE HARD-TO-SHOP-FOR PERSON. Check out the selection in the display case next to the front desk when you visit the YV Library.

HOW TO BID: Every month, the Friends hold a Silent Auction.  Interesting, unusual, and nearly-new books are continuously offered.  Bidders determine the prices.  To bid, just enter your bid amount in the red binder hanging at the Silent Auction display case in the Library.  Bids typically increase in $5 increments.  Be sure to stop by the library to see if you have competition, and raise your bid if needed to win the item.  Winning bidders are notified by phone.  Take a look the next time you visit the library!