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

Guest Coach for BGSU Men’s 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.

Donor: BGSU

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