THATCHER — The Gila Valley came out in support of the Safford City-Graham County Library even more this year than last year.
The second annual Friends of the Library Radio Auction was simulcast on Kat Kountry 94.5 FM and KATO 1230 AM Friday morning, and auctioneer Brooks Knight was able to raise more than $9,300 that will help with a number of items, including purchases of books and multi-media items, as well as pay for programming at the library.
“Anything that we need to better service the community,” said Library Director Victoria Silva. “So we’re always grateful that all of you are willing to contribute, and help us help you and help the community. So thank you so much.”
About $8,000 was raised last year.
Listeners were able to bid on numerous items, including Arizona Cardinals and ASU Sun Devils football tickets, Hal Empire signed lithographs, a hot-air balloon ride, a dining room set and more.
Time closed the auction before all the donated items were put up for bid, so the Friends of the Library announced a silent auction of those remaining items and more will take place at the library closer to the end of the year.
