On Thursday, October 11, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., the library's Board of Trustees hosts a fundraising dinner with live and silent auctions at The Barn in Pawlet. Pawlet resident Bob Ebling yields the gavel to auction items including a Mettawee Valley scenic airplane ride, holiday dinner for six at a historic house, camping package at Merck Forest and Farmland Center, Luella Park's famous homemade raspberry pie, architectural consultation, and pottery lessons on the wheel. The silent auction bursts with other tempting items and experiences. Proceeds from the event help fund free library programs and the purchase of new books for adults and children. Advanced reservation with a $25 per person dinner payment is required. Mail check payable to the Pawlet Public Library to the library at P.O. Box 98, Pawlet, VT 05761. For a complete list of live and silent auction items visit www.pawletpubliclibrary.wordpress.com.