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September 2026 Newsletter
Dear Friends, September offers many ways to connect with Friends of the Alameda Free Library (FAL), from enjoying books and music with neighbors to exploring an ancient civilization from home. We are also welcoming new leadership and inviting volunteers to help share FAL’s work with the community. We begin
Art Docent Talk | The Pharaohs, Sept 16 @ 7 PM
Friends of the Alameda Free Library is proud to present a free online art docent talk, organized by the Friends @ Home Committee. Treasures of the Pharaohs features 130 exquisite works that exemplify the grandeur of the world of the Egyptian pharaohs. The objects range from monumental granite statues to intricate
Art Docent Talk | The Goddess: Images of Power, Aug 12 @ 7 PM
Friends of the Alameda Free Library is proud to present a free online art docent talk, organized by the Friends @ Home Committee. Goddesses are central figures in many Asian religions. From fertile earth maidens and nurturing mothers to wrathful avengers and wise advisors, female deities have played vital roles in
August 2026 Newsletter
Dear Friends, July was a remarkable month for Friends of the Alameda Free Library (FAL), made possible by the volunteers, Library staff, community partners and supporters who bring so much energy to our shared work. We began the month by once again joining Alameda’s 4th of July Parade. At