May Baskets 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 May Baskets Winners!
Basket #1 Baby Basket- Vanessa Shoemaker
Basket #2 Garden Basket- Claudia Freitas
Basket #3 Patio Heater-Abelardo Anchiraico
Basket #4 Trader Joe’s Basket- Matthew Liberatore
Basket #5 Framingham Station, Sam Sushi and Los Cabos gift certificates. Peter Aurelio
Basket #6 Framingham Station, UNO Pizzeria, Pho Dakao and DCU gift certificates. Arumi Ortiz
Basket #7 Electric Bike-Kristine McElman
Basket #8 Wine and cheese basket-Peggy Holland
Basket # 9 Family toys and games-Nina Persechini
Basket #10 Fitbit-Dottie Clinton
Basket #11 Kindle- Fran Sansalone
Basket #12 Lottery Tickets-Susan Castillo
Basket #13 Crafting supplies-Lilly Naguib
Basket #14 Handmade Afghan, Dulce D’leche gift card and chocolates-Jane Parker
Basket #15 Air Fryer-Jen Benson
Basket #16 SodaStream- Ling Li Yang
Basket #17 Photo Session- Heather Corcoran
Basket #18 Roomba- Rachel Morse
Many thanks to our donors!
Individual Donors:
Kathy Roth
Maria Barry
Mauricio Hernandez
Tina Fan-Seto
Rebecca Bernzweig
Judy Mills
Arumi Ortiz
Businesses:
N+1 Cyclery
The Home Depot
Trader Joe’s
Dulce D’Leche
DCU
Framingham Station Brazilian Steakhouse
Los Cabos Mexican Cantina, Ashland
UNO Pizzeria & Grill
Sam Sushi
Pho Dakao
Christa McAuliffe Branch Staff
Volunteers of the Friends of the library
Framingham Public Library Foundation
Main Library Reference Desk
Special thanks to our photographer, Carrie-Lyn Woodsum.
May Baskets Raffle 2023
Tickets cost $5 for one and $20 for 5 tickets. Tickets are available at Framingham Main, and Christa McAuliffe Branch. Purchase your tickets and choose your baskets! Bid on any basket at any library.
Tickets will remain on sale until May 31st. The drawing will be on June 5th. Winners will be notified by phone and email. Basket pick-up will be in the Framingham Main Administration Office.
Baskets at Framingham Public Library Main Branch
Basket #1 Handmade baby sweater set, Eddie Bauer diaper bag, toys, baby wipes and diapers. Donated by friends of Literacy Unlimited.
Basket #3 Party on the patio well into the evening with this 48,000 BTU Hampton Bay stainless steel patio heater. Donated by The Home Depot.
Basket #4 Trade up your snack game with Trader Joe’s! This basket is stuffed with some of Trader Joe’s best selling snacks and treats! Donated by trader Joe's.
Basket #5 You deserve to eat out! Scoop this great selection of restaurant gift cards from Framingham Station,Sam Sushi and Los Cabos, Mexican Cantina. Truly special treats!
Basket #7 Join the electric bike revolution with a snazzy silver Bianchi electric bike featuring an E6010 battery,speed sensor magnet, cycle computer with remote control and polished aluminum reflector pedals. Donated by N+1 Cyclery.
Basket #8 Wine and Cheese Party! This basket will truly make you the hostess with the mostest! An incrediblese lection of wine and cheese-related items including 4 bottles of wine, toasts, spreads, valuable utensils, bottle stoppers, cheese boards and even more! Donated by FPL circulation desk.
Basket #10 Get fit one step at a time! Track your daily activity, monitor your heart rate, get reminders to move, and much more with a Fitbit sense 2 step tracker. Donated by a friend of Literacy Unlimited.
Basket #11 It's always a good time to read! Support your reading habit with a brand-new high-resolution Kindle 2022, with an upgraded high-resolution display, 2x the storage, and longer battery life - cover, and power adapter.
No more lock screen ads! Holding thousands of books, you’ll never have to lug heavy books around with you again. Donated by advisory board member and tutor, Tina Fan-Seto.
Basket #12 Millionaire dreams. If you want more luck, take more chances with a $100 worth of Massachusetts lottery scratch tickets. Good luck! Donated by advisory board member Maria Barry.
Basket #14 Cuddle up in beauty. Wrap yourself in a handmade cotton Afghan, while enjoying a box of handmade chocolates, and other goodies from Dulce D Leche. Don’t forget to pamper yourself with the spa and body care products included in this basket. Afghan donated by a friend of Literacy Unlimited, chocolates and gift card donated by Dulce D Leche, Salt, lotion and masks donated by advisory board member and tutor Tina Fan-Seto.
Basket in memory of Doris Bickley.
Basket #15 Are you air frying yet? Wait till you see how fast and easy it is to make healthy meals using this Instant Vortex Plus air fryer. Enjoy delicious food in minutes, without guilt! Donated by Volunteers of the Friends of the Library.
Basket #17 Priceless memories! Enjoy a one-hour professional photo session. Use it for lifestyle, couples, family shots or get your headshots done for business. Includes 10-15 edited photos and access to your own online gallery. (Up to a family of 7) Donated by Arumi Ortiz.
Baskets at McAuliffe Branch Library
Basket #2 Want to garden? Here's your green thumb in a basket! Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a newbie, you’ll love this collection of lovely gardening tools, seeds and seed planner, a soil meter and even more including a beautiful 500-piece gardening puzzle. Wow! Donated by McAuliffe's circulation desk.
Basket #6 Dine around Framingham. Keep your kitchen clean by going out to eat!! Enjoy gift certificates from these fabulous local restaurants including Framingham Station, UNO Pizzeria, and Pho Dakao. Complete this combo with a gift card from Digital Federal Credit Union! Donated by Framingham Station, UNO Pizzeria, Pho Dakao and DCU.
Basket # 9 Families that play together, stay together! Enjoy indoor and outdoor fun with this variety of games, crafts, and toys. There is something for everyone, between Legos, crafts and badminton sets, the fun will never end! Donated by Literacy Unlimited of Framingham Foundation president and tutor Kathy Roth.
Basket #13 Worry less, craft more! Re-engage your creative side and invite your friends. This collection of supplies will stimulate your creativity and relax your bones! What's your passion - Stamping? Painting? Journaling? Crocheting? Stained Glass? This one has it ALL! Donated by advisory board member and tutor Rebecca Bernzweig.
Basket #16 Bubbles bubbles everywhere! Make fresh sparkling water at the touch of a button with this SodaStream sparkling water maker. Tempt your palate with a variety pack of 5 flavors. Donated by advisory board member and tutor Judy Mills.
Basket #18 Be the Jetsons! Let the robot do your vacuuming with this iRobot Roomba 694. Admit it, everyone wants this one! (Bonus Instagram followers as it can also propel your pet around the house.) Donated by the Framingham Public Library Foundation.
Don't miss out! Pay with cash or by writing a check to Literacy Unlimited of Framingham Foundation.