by Lisa Sherman, Director
Foundation Auction: Thursday, November 5th, 2026. Doors open @ 5:00 p.m. Live bidding starts promptly @ 6:00 p.m. with Joe Bair, auctioneer.
This is the largest Library Foundation fundraiser every year, and we have so much to be excited about!
We reached out to local craftspeople, businesses, and community members for donations, and once again, this community has truly come through for us! There is an impressive selection of items to auction off, including gift baskets, gift cards, handcrafted items, Stuart memorabilia, baked goods, and so much more.
Whether you come hoping to find a special treasure, do some holiday shopping or simply enjoy a fun community event, we hope you’ll join us.
New Books
Attempted Mountain Murder by Jaime Jo Wright. The key to survival is staying one step ahead of a killer. When a sniper shoots at Lainey Jo Beckett through her apartment window, she knows her cover in WITSEC has been blown. Injured and desperate to escape, she jumps into the first car she sees, which just happens to have former navy SEAL Bowen Mays behind the wheel.
Castle of Sand by Wanda E. Brunstetter. Young widow Sharon Raber has been feeling hopeless. Still restless after a visit to her parents, she decides to retreat from Indiana to Sarasota, Florida, for some solitude in the sun. Finally drawn out of her grief by an older widow in the Pinecraft community, Sharon meets Peter Stutzman, who is helping his aunt make home repairs. Could a second chance at love be possible for Sharon, or will the courage needed to release her heart be too much for her … and Peter?
The Forbidden Caller by Shelley Shepard Gray. When widow Jenna Graber loses her husband in a tragic mill accident, she never expects his boss Nelson Harper to become her lifeline. Through quiet acts of kindness, Nelson helps her rebuild her world, and slowly captures her heart. But when their friendship blossoms into love, Jenna must choose between the traditions that have defined her and her heart.
Miss Wolcott’s Ghost by Louise Penny. The head of homicide for the Sûreté du Québec has no idea where Lost Nation is, or who woke him in the small hours of the morning at his home in Three Pines insisting there’s a body in Lost Nation. What he does know is that the man was terrified. And so, Armand is thrust out of a deep sleep and into the surrounding forests in search of the mythical Lost Nation. And a body.
Peaceful Aging: Meditations for Living a Long, Purposeful Life by Karen Casey. In the remarkably rich pages of Peaceful Aging, Casey reveals the secrets to a contentment with growing older. With her trademark meditations, carefully curated quotes, and honest reflections, she offers cogent reminders that the rest of your life can absolutely be the best of your life.
Royal Witch by Philippa Gregory. In 1420, Eleanor Cobham arrives at the court of Henry V hoping to secure a comfortable future through marriage. As political intrigue and shifting alliances reshape England, Eleanor discovers her own ambition and power. Determined to rise beyond her station, she must rely on her wit, and ultimately darker arts, to pursue her desire for influence.
The Valley of the Three Forks by William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone. Fate-and a couple of murders-in Three Forks, Idaho, lead one innocent man on a quest for justice, redemption-and revenge-in this blazing new story from the bestselling Johnstones . . . Once, Logan Trent was a well-respected man. A decent and hard-working deputy sheriff in the town of Three Forks, Idaho, his life changed forever when his rival for the affections of a beautiful saloon owner was found dead. Murdered in cold blood. And Logan was the obvious suspect. Despite no evidence, no arrest, no conviction, everyone believed he did it. So, Logan quit his job and left. Bought a saloon in Montana. Tried to forget the past …