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Get excited: Novel Night is coming soon! Be prepared to bid on items and experiences in our live and silent auctions. To attend, simply buy a ticket for $100 to Novel Night by visiting the Bowling Green Library Checkout Desk or online at our Novel Night page.
The goal of the WCDPL Foundation's Novel Night is to raise funds for library materials through ticket sales, sponsorships, and auctions. It is the generosity of sponsors and donors which make it possible for all proceeds from the Benefit to be used for the purchase of new books, audiobooks, eBooks, picture books, and large print books.
Sue Shank Cookies
Donated by Sue Shank
We will be auctioning off six separate bakers dozen plates of cookies from the one and only Sue Shank!
Personalized Eddie George Football
The winner of this auction item will get a personalized signed Eddie George football.
Donor: Chris and Belinda Bates
Season Tickets to all five (5) Black Swamp Players’ 2026-2027 shows.
The winner will get one pair (two tickets) for each of the following productions:
- The Plot
- The Minutes
- Circle Mirror Transformation
- Grand Horizons
- Wife of a Salesman
Donor: Dr. Heath Diehl, Board President of the Black Swamp Players
Theatre Lover’s Package
2 tickets for the upcoming productions at BGSU Department of Theatre and Film for the 2026-2027 season.
Theatre Productions:
- Birthday Candles
- 10 Out of 12
- Winter Dance Concert
- Skeleton Crew
- Merrily We Roll Along
Donor: BGSU Department of Theatre and Film
Video shoot from The Morning Show
Bearer of certificate is entitled to a full video shoot of your business that will include audio/video messaging. Complete post production that will result in a 1-to-2-minute production that can be used for Broadcast, online messaging, posting, and as an archive for years to come.
Production work done by Thomas D. Williamson.
Will's Point 'n Shoot with support from The Morning Show BG.
Donor: The Morning Show Clint Corpe
Fire Vase made by Imagine That studio
Artist Robert Friedley was at one time a middle school art teacher for Bowling Green.
Donor: Sharon Hanna
Spa Basket
Massage gift certificate (tip already paid) $120
Two (2) $40 pedicure gift certificates $40 each
Basket contains: 2 candles, sinus roller, sinus blend bath salts, loofah, herbal inhalation, shower steamers, lotion bar, and fan from Thailand.
Donors: Dianne Klein for the massage gift certificate, basket, and fan; Healing Sapphire basket goodies, and Mini Mall Beauty Salon for the pedicure gift certificates.
Bowling Green Date Night
Kermit‘s gift card - $20
Luxe Nail Bar gift card $25
Al-Mar gift card - $35
Sundae Station gift card - $10
Juniper gift card - $40
Sterling Meritage California
Donor: Judy Hudson
Bowling Green Date Night
Kermit‘s gift card - $20
Luxe Nail Bar gift card $25
Al-Mar gift card - $35
Sundae Station gift card - $10
Juniper gift card - $40
Fly Boy North Coast Chardonnay
Donor: Judy Hudson
Children’s Books Basket
Many great children’s books and some are even signed by the author! Includes a coupon for your next visit to Mazza.
Donors: Kathy East, Retired Children’s Librarian and the University of Findlay Mazza Museum.
Children’s Books Basket
Many great children’s books and some are even signed by the author! The basket also includes activities and coloring books plus a fun octopus for your dog.
Donors: Kathy East, Retired Children’s Librarian and the University of Findlay Mazza Museum, and Dianne Klein.
Tea for Two (2) Gift Basket
Invite a friend to tea. This basket includes an assortment of teas and herbals, tea condiments, scone mix and lemon curd, tea cookies, a teapot and two Daisy Delight teacups and saucers by Nikko.
Donor: Peggy Maidlow
Death by Milk Chocolate
Deitsch Brothers chocolates:
- Malt Balls
- Pretzels
- Mini Pretzels
- Truffles
- Assorted Chocolates
- Sea Salt Caramels
- Toffee Squares
Donors: Pam and Steve Conlin
Death by Dark Chocolate
Deitsch Brothers chocolates:
- Truffles
- Malt Balls
- Mini Pretzels
- Toffee Square
- Pretzels
- Sea Salt Caramels
- Assorted Chocolate
Donors: Pam and Steve Conlin
55" TCL 4K UHD Smart TV
Donor: Walmart
Ohio books
Contemporary Fiction books from Ohio Authors or books based in Ohio.
"BOOKWORM" t-shirt is a size L
"IF LOST RETURN ME TO THE LIBRARY" t-shirt is a size XL
Donor: Dianne Klein
Tea and Honey Deluxe Box
This deluxe box includes a tea pot, Local Honey from Schooner Farms, honey spoon, an adorable bookmark, and Schooner Farms tea: Becky’s Jam, Cucumber Lemon Refresher, and Chocolate Rum.
Donor: Becky White-Schooner
Intarsia Luna Moth Vignette
Knotty by Nature Design Studio has donated this gorgeous Intarsia Luna Moth Vignette. This piece was crafted from handpicked woods that give the moth it’s beautiful colors.
Donor: Knotty Nature Design Studio: Don, Becky, and Justin Schooner
Intarsia Sunflower
Sunflower Field was created from Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Hickory, Walnut, White Oak, and Osage Orange wood by Knotty Nature Design Studio.
Donor: Knotty Nature Design Studio: Don, Becky, and Justin Schooner
Guest Coach for BGSU Women’s Basketball and signed basketball
The winner of this auction item will get to meet the team, participate in pregame traditions, and sit with the team during the game. The winner will also receive 4 Anderson Club tickets. A special signed basketball is also included for the winner.
Donor: BGSU
Farm Basket
Basket of locally grown in Wood County items includes:
- Beef - Steaks, roast, and hamburger
- Chicken breast and sausage
- Flavored Bratwurst
- 2 dozen brown eggs
Donors: Gordon and Cathy Wenig and Anderson Farm Products, Brian and Stacie Anderson
One Month Pass to the Community Center
The community center offers great recreational, educational and social opportunities for all ages. The facility features include a multi-court gymnasium; a second large gymnasium, 1/8-mile track, fitness center, classrooms/meeting rooms, recreational & fitness activity spaces, locker rooms, customer service counter, and offices for Department Staff. The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Athletic Fields and the Bowling Green Obstacle Course Trail are also located behind the Community Center.
Donor: City of Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Department
Afternoon Tea for six (6) people
Enjoy a relaxing three-course afternoon tea for six served in the comfort of your own home. The tea includes savories, scones, and sweets accompanied by pots of hot tea. Vintage dishes, a centerpiece, and linens are provided.
Donor: Peggy Maidlow
Item to be custom made by Ellen Dalton
Custom knitted or crocheted baby blanket or lap afghan made by Ellen Dalton.
Mama Jane’s from scratch pies
6 more homemade pies by Jane Schimpf over the next year. Suggestions include: Rhubarb Custard, Apple Crunch, Coconut Cream, Pumpkin, Pecan, or Key Lime.
Donor: Jane Schimpf
Private exclusive evening show in BGSU’s 40-foot dome Planetarium, and experience the joy of stargazing afterwards via telescopes on the sky deck of the Observatory.
Gather your family and friends together, or donate the evening to a classroom teacher.
Select from over 100 Planetarium shows to view.
Donor: BGSU
Co-host The Morning Show with Clint Corpe!
Enjoy your time participating in live interviews and sharing with the listeners the latest weather forecasts and sports reports. Select the music to be played.
Work with Clint to formulate the guest list who might include businesses; officials and community leaders, or discuss sports with your favorite coach.
You could also donate the time to your favorite nonprofit to promote its mission.
If you are a business, you can use this auction item to promote your services.
Donor: Clint Corpe at The Morning Show
Guest Coach for BGSU Women’s Volleyball
The winner of this auction item will get to meet the team, participate in pregame traditions, and sit with the team during the game. The winner will also receive 50 additional tickets.
Donor: BGSU
BGSU Recreation Center
One Year Membership
The Rec is a state-of-the-art facility open to the entire Bowling Green community. From the climbing wall and Olympic-sized pool to pickleball courts, massage chairs, sauna, martial arts room, and event space rentals for birthday parties, the Rec is a community resource dedicated to your overall well-being. This auction item includes a University Parking pass.
Donor: BGSU
President’s Suite at the Slater Family Ice Arena for Four (4).
Donor: BGSU
Special Commencement Package
8 VIP Seats + Grad Photos
Donor: BGSU
The Bowling Green Flight Center 1.5-hour flight training lesson
You will have the opportunity to fly in the local area with a Certified Flight Instructor in one of our Piper Archers. The winner of this auction item may bring one observer to ride along in the backseat of the aircraft.
Donor: BGSU
Dinner with BGSU’s President Rodney Rogers and University Advocate Sandy Earle private dinner for Six (6)
Donor: BGSU
Barkeeper’s Friend Basket
Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Absolut Vodka, The Glenlivet 12-year single malt Scotch Whisky, Bombay Sapphire Distilled London Dry Gin, Tequila Mockingbird book, 4 cocktails glasses, shaker, orange bitters, stirring rod, napkins, and metal toothpicks.
Donor: Diane Vogtsberger
Book Bundle and Bag
Books: Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult, Grit by Angela Duckworth, All Creatures Great & Small by James Herriot, The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese, Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Lakanithi, The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti, plus the cute bag and a clip-on book light.
Donor: Ellen Dalton
October 1, 2026 - Dinner for two (2) with Tony award winning Broadway composer, singer, and actress Shaina Taub, Dean of College of Musical Arts, and other guests.
After the dinner Shaina will be giving a public talk in the Wolfe Center. Shaina is the 2026 Creative Minds Series Guest speaker. She wrote, composed, and starred in the musical Suffs and won a Tony award.
Donor: BGSU
Dinner for two (2) with the Dean of the College of Musical Arts at BGSU
The winner of this Novel Night 2026 item will get to choose when they would like to have this dinner prior to a major concert or event of their choosing for the 2026-2027 season.
Donor: BGSU
Family Fun pack
VIP pass for up to Six (6) people in one vehicle to African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton, Ohio for the 2026 or 2027 season. Four (4) tickets to a Mud Hens game. Tickets are for Field Level Seats for any Sunday - Thrusday regular game of the 2026 Mud Hens Season. Great Lakes Museum Pass for Four (4) people and a Toledo Zoo Family Pass.
Donors: Dianne Klein, Brian and Becky Paskvan, and Toledo Mud Hens
Four (4) Anderson Club tickets to a men’s basketball game
The winner of the auction will get Four (4) tickets to be redeemed at almost any home game for the 2026-2027 basketball season at BGSU.
Donor: BGSU
7-Hour Lake Erie Fishing Excursion for 4 on the Erie Hooker
This 7-Hour Lake Erie Fishing Excursion includes a $100 gift card for fishing licenses and food/drink for the day. Join Captain Mike Derrow on the Erie Hooker in the 2026-2027 fishing season. You can determine when you want to go to catch perch, walleye, or a combination of fish. This 7-Hour trip aboard the 30-foot Baha cuddy cabin, complete with all the essentials and a convenient onboard bathroom. Erie Hooker provides everything you need for a successful trip including rods, reels, lures, and bait.
Donor: Brian and Becky Paskvan and Dianne Klein
Bird Lover’s Basket
This is the ultimate bird lover’s package that includes the one-of-a-kind bird house from Knotty by Nature Design Studio, Birds of Ohio Field Guide, window bird feeder and bird seed, suet feeder and suet cake, binoculars, blue jay coffee mug, handmade nest and eggs, ceramic bird vase, 4 mated prints by professional photographer and bird enthusiast Kendra Lentz, plus 3 extra prints, and $80 in gift cards that can be used for framing or anything else you might need.
Donors: Sharon Hanna, Brian and Becky Paskvan, Don and Becky Schooner, and Ben’s
Zoom Whitening
Phipps Shevlin and Associates Family Dentistry is offering a free Zoom Whitening! You do not have to be a current patient with them to redeem this certificate.
Donor: Rachel Phillps and Phipps Shevlin and Associates Family Dentistry
Toledo Museum of Art basket
$150 gift card to the Toledo Museum of Art, TMA tote bag, and 3 sketch books.
Donor: Rachel and Ryan Phipps