The Friends of the Belleville Public Library and event chair, Linda Schmitt, were excited to host our second silent auction which culminated with a finale event at Schwoegler's Sugar River Lanes that included bowling and a Euchre party.

The event raised over $3,700, which brings us closer to the reality of a new library building. We are doubly excited because the funds raised will be matched due to the grant from the Schlecht Family Foundation.

There were so many people and businesses who helped to make this event a reality. We want to start by thanking our donors. We could not have pu...