Upcoming: Alameda Used Book Sale, Art Docent Talk + Halloween Pumpkin Contest 🎃
Alameda Used Book Sale
Friends of the Alameda Free Library (FAL) is proud to host the biannual Alameda Used Book Sale at the Alameda Free Library's main branch. Throughout the year, the Alameda community donates books, which are sold at incredibly low prices at this sale as well as the Books For Friends bookshop. Proceeds from the sale go towards supporting a vibrant and relevant Library.
- Wednesday, Oct 14: 2 to 7 pm (Open to all; $5 per bag for educators)
- Featuring a special musical performance by School of Rock at 6 pm
- Thursday, Oct 15: 10 am to 4 pm
- Friday, Oct 16: 10 am to 4 pm
- Saturday, Oct 17: 10 am to 4 pm
The next Alameda Used Book Sale is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 through Saturday, October 17 at the Alameda Main Library, 1550 Oak St., Alameda, CA. Our October 2026 sale will feature over 10,000 books at unbeatable prices! This is your chance to stock up on books for all ages and interests. On Wednesday, October 14, from 2 to 7 pm, FAL offers a special $5 bag special for educators and school staff.
School of Rock will be at the Library for a special musical performance on Wednesday, October 14 from 6 to 7 pm.
No charge for entry.
Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted.
Thank You to Our Used Book Sale Sponsors
We'd like to give a special shout-out to the following sponsors of the Alameda Used Book Sale:
Art Docent Talk | Kids Say the Darndest Things
Wednesday, October 14 @ 7:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom Webinar)
Friends of the Alameda Free Library invites the community to a free online Art Docent Talk, presented by the Friends @ Home Committee.
Join Phoenix Art Museum docent Lisa Spahr for a fresh look at some of the museum’s most iconic works of art. Children often approach art with fearless honesty, curiosity and imagination. Their funny, thoughtful and sometimes poignant observations can help all of us see familiar artworks in new ways.
Drawing on her experience leading school tours, Lisa will share works from the Phoenix Art Museum collection alongside insights from its youngest visitors. This engaging online talk welcomes art lovers of all ages and experience levels.
🎃 Halloween Pumpkin Contest
Celebrate Halloween and support the Library at Tucker’s Ice Cream’s inaugural Halloween Pumpkin Contest, beginning at noon on Saturday, October 24 and continuing through Sunday, October 25. Teams, families, local businesses and individuals are invited to enter their most creative decorated pumpkins. A $25 entry fee includes Tucker’s swag, an ice cream coupon, goodies from the Library and Books For Friends and eligibility for the Judge’s Award for Best Pumpkin and the People’s Choice Award. All proceeds benefit Friends of the Alameda Free Library. Entry forms are available at Tucker’s Ice Cream, and Friends of the Alameda Free Library and Library representatives will be on hand throughout the weekend.
The festivities also include a family storytime on Saturday, October 24, from 3 to 4 pm. Books For Friends will hold a pop-up used book sale on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, from 1 to 7 pm. On Sunday, October 25, from 1 to 7 pm, the Library will offer library card sign-ups and information at its table. For contest-entry questions or sponsorship information, contact Tucker’s Ice Cream at info@tuckersicecream.com.
Tucker's dine-and-donate night
Join Friends of the Alameda Free Library at Tucker’s Ice Cream for a dine-and-donate night on Monday, October 26, from 4 to 7 pm. Ten percent of all sales during the event will benefit FAL. Browse Books For Friends’ pop-up used book sale, visit the Library table to sign up for a library card or learn more about Library services, and view the creatively decorated Halloween pumpkins from the weekend’s contest.
