Friends of the Waccamaw Library announces Summer Book Sale and Silent Auction Fundraiser

PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC — The Friends of the Waccamaw Library (FOWL) is excited to announce its upcoming Summer Book Sale and Silent Auction, a premier community fundraiser dedicated to supporting the library’s programs and resources. The event will take place Friday, June 26 from 9 am to 4 pm and Saturday, June 27 from 9 am to 12 pm at the Waccamaw Neck Regional Library located at 41 St. Paul’s Place in Pawleys Island.

Attendees can look forward to an extensive selection of adult and children’s books, high-quality puzzles, and a beautifully curated selection of rare items available exclusively through the event’s signature Silent Auction.

Featured Silent Auction Highlights 

This year’s silent auction features exceptional items for collectors, historians, and art lovers alike, including:

• The Historical Atlas of the Rice Plantations of Georgetown County and the Santee River – An out-of-print, highly collectible, and comprehensive 800+ page reference book. Published by the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, this rare volume serves as the definitive cartographic and historical resource for the South Carolina Lowcountry, featuring highly accurate maps, plantation ownership lineages, and vital historical context on the region’s agricultural history.

• Original Disney Animation Production Art – Own a genuine piece of television history with an Original Production Cel and Clean-up Drawing from “The Return of Jafar” episode of Disney’s Aladdin: The Series (1994-95). Capturing a tender moment between Aladdin and Jasmine, both pieces feature the silver Walt Disney Television Animation Art seal and come with a certificate of authenticity.

• Hand-Crafted Ceramic Art – A stunning, one-of-a-kind ceramic bowl designed and created especially for FOWL by popular local artists Ginger Hayes and Robin Heath, whose celebrated works can also be found at Whiskey Moon.

• Brookgreen Gardens History & Sculpture Collection – A beautiful set of books providing a comprehensive guide to the master artists and history behind the world’s largest outdoor collection of figurative American sculpture.

• Gullah History and Culture Chronicles – A moving collection of books documenting the remarkable journey, artistry, and enduring modern expressions of the Gullah people.

• Signed Pawleys Island Memories – Delve into local history with a collection of Lowcountry books, featuring signed copies by local authors Dorothea Benton Frank and Lee Brockington, that capture the simple pleasures uniting generations of islanders.

• Eudora Welty Tribute Box Set – A must-have for Southern literature enthusiasts, featuring the companion book Eudora alongside the biography A Daring Life by Carolyn J. Brown. Filled with intimate family photographs and stories, the volume is uniquely signed by all three authors.

Event Details & Admission

The book sale will offer incredible deals on reading materials for all ages, while the auction offers a perfect opportunity to secure unique local treasures while investing back into the community.

To gain early access and shop before the general public, community members are encouraged to join the organization ahead of time to secure entry to the exclusive Members Night on June 25.

For more information, to become a member, or to learn how you can support the fundraiser, please visit the Friends of the Waccamaw Library website.