Art Docent Talk | Piet Mondrian

Wednesday, July 15 @ 7 PM Virtual (Zoom Webinar) Piet Mondrian's art—created with the three primary colors and straight lines—is among the most easily recognized in the world, as familiar as the Mona Lisa. His work has been adapted into architecture, graphic design, bus benches, clothing, sneakers

July 2026 Newsletter

Dear Friends, Summer in Alameda always brings something to look forward to, and this month is no exception. From a parade this Saturday to a brand-new website launching today, there is a lot happening and we are grateful to share it all with you. First, this Saturday: as we

Walk with the Library this 4th of July

Friends of the Alameda Free Library (FAL) Fourth of July Parade Committee invites you to walk with the Library in Alameda's 4th of July Parade (Parade). The annual Parade is the longest in the nation with a more than three mile route. The Parade attracts over 150 participant

Alameda Book Con 2026 and Art Docent Talk

Alɑmeda Book Con 2026 (ABC 2026) Main Library Saturday, July 11 @ 10:30 AM - 4 PM The Alameda Free Library (AFL) and Friends of the Alameda Free Library (FAL) are excited to announce Alɑmeda Book Con 2026 (ABC 2026). ABC 2026 is the Library’s first local book festival and

Now hiring: Retail Manager, Books For Friends

Friends of Alameda Free Library (FAL) is seeking an experienced, community-minded part-time employee to serve as the Retail Manager for Books For Friends (BFF), the used bookshop located inside the Alameda Free Library (Library). FAL is a 50-year old nonprofit organization founded to ensure the stability and

Meet Maria Temporal, Alameda Family Services' Social Worker!

Hi, everyone! My name is Maria, and I am the Alameda Family Services’ Library Clinical Social Worker at Alameda Free Library. You may have seen me around already, but I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and share how we will be working together. I am located

An interview with FAL's new Executive Director, Marcie Soslau Johnson

Per our announcement last month, FAL is proud to introduce our new Executive Director, Marcie Soslau Johnson. Not only is Marcie a former FAL board member and dedicated volunteer (especially when it comes to BFF and the Used Book Sales), she is a familiar face to the entire community as

President's Message | April 2025

Dear Friends, I'd like to give kudos this month to two FAL activities: 1. FAL sponsored a garden in front of the Bay Farm Library. We contributed funds to buy plants, mulch and fertilizer. On a recent Saturday morning, FAL board members and supporters alike worked the soil