Help Belonging Happen for libraries in Illinois!
The ILA Fundraising Committee is gearing up for an upcoming Silent Auction Fundraiser at the ILA Annual Conference 2025 in Rosemont, IL, and we need your help to make it a success! Please help us raise vital funds for ILA continuing education, events, awards and grants that benefit the Illinois Library Community.
Do you create handmade crafts, jewelry, or art? Do you want to show off your local community, or have a unique item to share? We're seeking donated items, services, or gift cards to include in our silent auction with a special interest in items that align with the conference theme: You Belong Here, or are bookish, literary, or library-themed. All proceeds go to ILA continuing education, events, awards, and grants that benefit the Illinois library community.
Some ideas for donation:
- Handmade art or crafts, jewelry, candles, bath works or skin care
- Gift baskets or themed bundles
- Local non perishable delicacies and beverages
- National gift cards
- Books, collectibles, or specialty items
Donation Guidelines:
ILA will follow up with a confirmation email to accept or decline your donation within one business week.
Do not include: Perishables, homemade food or beverage items, firearms, explosives, drugs, gently used items, overt political/religious themes, clothing with specific sizes.
Minimum value: $50
Size: Due to limited display space at the venue, we kindly ask that all physical donations be no larger than 24"x24"x24" or weigh more than 20 lbs.
Additional artist/donor promotion is allowed by the auction item during the event but is the responsibility of the donor.
ILA reserves the right to determine the starting bid and the discretion to accept a donation or include an item in the auction.
If you’re unsure whether your item fits within these guidelines, please contact us in advance. We truly appreciate your generosity and understanding! 🖊️ Complete this form with information about your donation by September 15, 2025.
Silent Auction Donations
Attend the ILA Silent Auction
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
6:30 PM–8:30 PM
DONALD E. STEPHENS CONVENTION CENTER: ROOM 26
The ILA Fundraising Committee is hosting a Silent Auction Fundraiser at the ILA Annual Conference 2025 in Rosemont, IL on Tuesday, October 14th from 6:30–8:30 pm. We are excited to host the silent auction online so everyone can bid whether you’re able to join us in-person or not.
The silent auction will open Sunday, October 12th at noon CST and run until Tuesday, October 14th at 8:20 pm. Our silent auction will include many handmade crafts, gift baskets, and library-themed gifts. Each item up for bid has been generously donated by our supporters, partners, staff, and sponsors, with all proceeds directly benefiting ILA continuing education, events, awards, and grants for the Illinois Library Community.
Items won in the auction can be:
- picked up on Tuesday evening after the auction closes,
- collected from the ILA Help Desk before the conference ends on Thursday afternoon, or
- shipped to a preferred location for an additional $50 fee.
These activities are organized through the passionate and creative work of the ILA Fundraising Committee.
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