If you like silent auctions better hurry to the Bluffton Public Library before Nov. 22.

This year's holiday gift silent auction opened on Nov. 1. Each item features  a "buy now price" as well as a starting bid. Anonymous bidding is available upon request, according to the library staff.

Among this year's auction items include gift baskets, music lessons, art and dance lessons, tickets to various museums and theatres, whitewater rafting and skiing/tubing.

It doesen't end there. Other auction items include a garden cart, American Girl Doll, American flags, marble bookends and several gift cards.

Proceeds from the auction benefit the services and programs of Bluffton Public LIbrary. The bidding ends promptly at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 22.