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 will take place at the Main Library, 1550 Oak Street in Alameda on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ABC will be an engaging, all day literary event celebrating over 40 local authors and creators. This free program is made possible through the generosity of community members and granting organizations that support Friends of the Alameda Free Library with financial gifts. Please RSVP here and mark the date on your calendar!
Support Alɑmeda Book Con 2026, and more programs like this, by donating to Friends of the Alameda Free Library.
Alɑmeda Book Con 2026 Needs Volunteers!
Friends of the Alameda Free Library (FAL) is partnering with the Alameda Free Library (AFL) and Books Inc. to deliver a high-quality book extravaganza. FAL is recruiting volunteers for event support on Saturday, July 11. Can you help? Needs include wayfinding, retail sales support, author support and clean up. There will be an ABC 2026 Volunteer Orientation session on Thursday, June 25 from 5 - 6 pm at the Main Library in the Stafford Room. Join in community with other passionate Library volunteers and staff to learn more about the event and volunteer roles.
- To sign up for the Thursday, June 25 orientation session from 5 - 6 pm, click here.
- To volunteer on Saturday, July 11 at ABC 2026, sign up here.
Can’t attend the ABC 2026 Volunteer Orientation but still want to help at the event Saturday, July 11? Sign up for a volunteer shift and we will connect with you to ensure you have the necessary information to support the event.
Art Docent Talk | The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy
Virtual Event (Zoom)
Wednesday, June 17 @ 7 PM
Discover the fascinating world of one of antiquity's most sophisticated yet overlooked civilizations! From the ninth to the second centuries BC, the Etruscans flourished in what is now Tuscany, Italy, leaving behind a breathtaking legacy of art, architecture, and engineering that profoundly shaped Western civilization — yet their culture remains largely unknown, overshadowed by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Join us for an engaging online docent talk exploring The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy, the landmark new exhibition organized by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the first major U.S. Etruscan exhibition in two decades.
Based on the latest archaeological discoveries and cutting-edge scholarship, this captivating presentation will take you through a stunning collection of objects — remarkable bronze and terracotta vessels and sculptures, opulent gold jewelry and other treasures, many on public view for the very first time. Whether you're a seasoned art lover or simply curious about the ancient world, this is a rare opportunity to explore a rich culture that significantly influenced the ancient Mediterranean world. Register for free below and join us on Zoom!
