Fullerton College Library
Silent Auction
Discover your next unique find at the FC Library’s Silent Auction. Bid on books ranging from brand-new box sets to out-of-print classics you won’t find on Amazon.
All proceeds go toward student scholarships and incentives that students receive while participating in programs such as the Banned Books Essay Contest, Leisure Reading Group, Queer Book Club, Library Craft Club, Game Day Social and more. Library programs allow students an opportunity to connect with each other and explore their own ideas and identities in supportive librarian-lead environments. Thank you for supporting student engagement in these crucial programs.
Spring 2025 Items
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
This classic by French writer Jules Verne is a thrilling undersea adventure that follows 3 men as they are taken aboard a mysterious submarine. Blending science fiction with exploration, the novel dives deep into the wonders and dangers of the ocean’s hidden realms.
Treasure Island
A swashbuckling tale of pirates, buried gold, and high-seas adventure, this illustrated leather-bound copy of the classic novel features gold tooling and gilded edges.
Hieroglyph Bundle
Temples, Tombs & Hieroglyphs by Barbara Mertz, The Ancients in Their Own Words by Michael Kerrigan, and a hieroglyph rubber stamp kit.
There was an old lady Bundle
Four quirky picture books ideal for ages 4+ about an old lady who swallows unusual things.
Dark Matter
This science fiction thriller by Blake Crouch begs the question, “are you happy with your life?” as the protagonist wakes up in an alternate reality in which his life is not his own. Dark Matter was adapted by Apple TV+ starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly.
John Hart Bundle
Four suspense thrillers, including: Down River, Iron House, The King of Lies, and The Last Child. All New York Times Bestsellers.
The Broad Collection
This illustrated book highlights The Broad Museum’s collection through cultural leaders, writers, critics, and curators who share their insights, experiences, and diverse points of view on some of the collection’s most celebrated artists.
Pete the Cat Bundle
Five vibrant picture books ideal for ages 3+ following a silly blue cat as he learns about dealing with unexpected situations like meeting new friends and missing cupcakes.
Masterpiece: The World’s Greatest Paintings Art Set
Includes Art Prints of famous Paintings by Raphael, Van Gogh, monet, picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe, and More. Incomplete Set.
The Magician’s Nephew
A magical prequel to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, this first novel in the Chronicles of Narnia series tells the origin story of Narnia’s creation with illustrations in a beautiful leather-bound copy featuring gold tooling and gilded edges.
The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina
In this enchanting novel by Ecuadorian-American author Zoraida Córdova, a family receives a mysterious magical inheritance at their matriarch’s funeral, launching them on a journey to Ecuador and into the heart of their ancestral past.
Tana French Bundle
The first two novels in French’s bestselling Dublin Murder Squad series, In the Woods and The Likeness, follow a pair of Irish detectives in these psychological thrillers.
How to place a bid
Step 1: Visit the library
Books for auction will be available on the first floor by the elevators.
Step 2: Select a Book
Each auction book will have a description and a minimum bid price.
Step 3: Place a Bid
Use the cards on the left-hand side to place a bid. Write down: your bidding price & your contact information. New bids must increase by at least $0.50 from the previous bid.
Step 4: Winning Bids
We will contact top bids to come pick up their books from Circulation. If the top bid does not pick up the book within three days of being contacted, we will contact the second winning bid. Please make sure to provide the correct contact information.
Donations
The book auction is made of donations from our community members. If you have a book you would like to donate to the Fullerton College Library, please take it to the Circulation Desk. Thank you everyone for your support!