For both events the docent, Kathryn Zupsic, delivered an exciting, informative, and entertaining story of the life of the artist. The museum event, “Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving,” is currently on hold due to the coronavirus shutdown, so Kathryn’s presentations were eagerly anticipated and did not disappoint. Here
The number of programs the Library continues to offer is impressive. Summer Reading 2020 “Imagine your Story" is designed for readers of all ages with prizes. Other virtual adult programs include the Alameda Library Book Club, All Your Favorite Music is (Probably) Black, and Meditation for Modern Life. There
Community Events
On July 22, 2020, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library was joined by author Alice Wilson-Fried for a discussion of her book, Outside Child, the first book in a trilogy of mystery novels set in New Orleans. The second book, One Drop, which takes place during Hurricane Katrina,
Our Author and Docent Talks have proved to be very popular through our Friends @ Home series. The virtual setting is an opportunity to reach a much larger community unlimited by distance. At a recent Author Talk attendees joined from as far away as Florida. Thanks to Kumar Fanse for developing
Community Events
On June 24, 2020, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosted San Francisco author Alan Fleishman for a discussion of his work A Collection of Characters, a compilation of fourteen short stories. This talk focused on the history underpinning the lead story entitled "Frannie Potter," which is
Art Docent
On June 10, 2020, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library had the pleasure of hosting art docent Avril Angevine for a webinar on California Photography. California photographers have explored, developed, and refined the art of image-making in significant ways. From the early Pictorialists to Oakland’s revolutionary F64
While some re-opening has begun in Alameda County, we have no word on dates for libraries. We know that the Library will need to make a number of changes to ensure the safety of those who visit the facilities. The changes will affect FAL programs as well. We will
On May 13, 2020, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library had the pleasure of hosting local author Helen Joyce Harris for a webinar discussion of her novel Visible Means of Support, which tells the story of an impetuous young man who is imprisoned for conspiracy to deal cocaine, and
The FAL Board recognizes that we may not be able to hold regular activities for at least the remainder of the year. We are bringing some of those events – docent talks and author events – to you for you to enjoy from your home. This is a first for us and
These are unprecedented times, so we are calling upon our community to consider supporting the Friends of the Alameda Library at this time, as well as the local businesses that support us every single year. 1. Donate funds or services to the Friends of the Alameda Free Library. Visit our
News
Today, we are fortunate that technology is a great enabler. For the Board and other meetings we are testing video conferencing tools to conduct business and to stay on top of the evolving challenges of the virus. Our outstanding library has a wealth of online material - from ebooks, audiobooks, database