Posted by: Julie Chautin on: August 15, 2011
More auction items have been coming in, including this wonderful wood turned bowl by Steve Hembree: and this vase on the left donated by Barbara Bayliss and a ceramic lamp base on the right. And this M&M’s calendar! Cookbooks, anyone? Don’t miss these auctions: one is on Friday from 11 to 2 p.m. The other is [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: August 1, 2011
Murphy Library patrons have been making Jeff Murphy smile. Donors have been bringing their arts and crafts by the library every day. And their work is quality. Judy Grove brought two of her original bird photographs by as soon as the Aug 19-20 date was set: [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: July 8, 2011
“Mike does such good work,” Murphy Librarian Jeff Murphy said as he looked at the vase John Campbell Folk School potter Mike Lalone recently donated to the library. Mike is one of many of our local artists and craftspeople who help the library in its fundraising efforts. This year Friends of Murphy Library are holding [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: July 29, 2010
The Murphy Library Auction is on August 7 at Bob Grove Auctions, 7540 Highway 64, Brasstown, NC 28902, 6 miles from Murphy on “NEW” US 64, between Murphy and Hayesville. Silent Auction begins at 5:00 p.m., Live at 7 p.m. Call the Murphy Library at 837-2417. If you were thinking about a trip out of town, then bid on Harrah’s Vacation [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: July 11, 2010
Friends of Murphy Library are holding their annual auction August The August 7 auction takes place at Bob Grove Auctions, 7540 “NEW” Highway 64, Brasstown, NC 28902, between Murphy, NC and Hayesville. Phone: 828-837-9200. The Silent Auction starts at 5:00 p.m.; the Live Auction at 7 p.m.
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: June 29, 2010
You don’t have to go to Italy to experience an unforgettable vacation. Tim Pratt has donated a weekend stay at a cabin in Vineyard Creek Estates to Friends of Murphy Library’s auction on August 7 at Bob Grove Auctions. The Silent Auction begins at 5 p.m. followed by the Live Auction at 7 p.m. Pratt [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: June 13, 2010
Friends of Murphy Library’s Auction Committee are busy organizing donations for the August 7 Auction at Bob Grove Auctions. Here are some of the beautiful items: Board and Auction Committee members Nora King and Diane Hines open up our room at Valley River Merchants for auction donations every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: June 5, 2010
On August 7, Bob Grove Auctions on Highway 64 East, two miles east of Murphy Medical Center will host Friends of Murphy Library’s Sixth Annual Art, Antiques and Uniques Auction. The Silent Auction begins at 5 p.m. followed by the Live Auction. Ask Judy and Bob Grove about their grandchildren and their eyes light up. But if [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: April 26, 2010
Friends of Murphy Library invite you to their spring Yard Sale and it’s going to be a winner! Donations have been coming in and more are on the way. Plus – hundreds of books are just waiting for you in the Bookmobile area in the back of the library. This year we’re raising money to [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: March 22, 2010
Tim Ryan did not drive snakes out of the Murphy Library on St. Patrick’s Day. He did much better. He threw a party for the librarians. Ryan, a resident artist at the John C. Campbell Folk School, had the winning bid at the 2009 Friends of Murphy Library Auction and landed a [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: March 1, 2010
Scratch our previous notices that the auction is June 5 – we’ve changed the date to Saturday, August 7. Nevertheless, librarian Jeff Murphy still can’t wait to see what handcrafted items, antiques or gift certificates will be donated this year. It’s still more than an auction – it’s a demonstration of the kindness of the community of [...]
Posted by: Julie Chautin on: February 21, 2010
Here are two dates to remember: May 7 & 8, 2010 and August 7, 2010. Friends of Murphy Library are holding a yard sale on May 7 and 8 at the library. Now is the time to start cleaning out your closets. Besides donating items to the sale, you will be assured of space for [...]
