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Live @ the Library 2019 Concert Series Closes with Dmitri Matheny Quintet
On the evening of November 16th the Friends presented the last of the year’s Live @ the Library concerts. The show featured the Dmitri Matheny quintet, a jazz group with Charles McNeal on tenor sax, Matt Clark on piano, John Wiitala on bass fiddle, Leon Joyce Jr. on drums, and
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Correction: Friends of the Alameda Free Library Tax ID Number
In our recent appeal letter requesting donations, FAL included an incorrect tax ID number. The correct number is 23-7437087. We apologize for this confusion!
Art Docent
Capacity crowd wowed by Art Docent talk on James Tissot
In coordination with the docent program from the Legion of Honor, FAL sponsored a program presented by Marsha Holm on the 19th century French artist James Tissot. While perhaps Tissot is not well known today, Holm pointed out that in his lifetime (1836-1902), he became one of the most
Live @ the Library
Another hit in our concert series with the Mimi Fox Trio
On October 12 the Friends’ Live @ the Library series continued with a concert by jazz guitarist Mimi Fox and her trio, with Eddie Mendenhall on organ and Lorca Hart on drums. Fox delivered a wide range of instrumental selections, including the old gospel song “Wayfaring Stranger” and Paul Simon’s
Book Sale
FAL 2019 Used Book Sales a rousing success
Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosts two used book sales each year, one in May and one in October. Both events this year were the most successful ever. Hundreds of people attended and bought thousands of used books, all in good condition and in subject matters ranging from children’
Friends
FAL Board Member, Past President, receives city award
Her volunteer work is not limited to FAL. Luzanne also serves on the board of Girls Inc. as its president, and she and her husband Tom also deliver meals for Meals on Wheels. FAL congratulates Luzanne on a well-deserved honor and recognizes the significant contribution she has made to
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FAL board seeks Fund Development Chair to lead fundraising efforts
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Live @ the Library
Full house enjoys first Live @ concert of the season
On September 14 the Friends of the Library staged the first of this year’s Live @ the Library concerts. Put together by our “impresario extraordinaire“ Eileen Savel, the program featured a quintet of world jazz stars headed by pianist Larry Vuckovich and guest soloist Alvon Johnson. Vuckovich began the program
Community Events
FAL volunteers run popular booth at Alameda Mini Maker Faire
Alameda’s Mini Maker Faire was a huge success, and many faire goers joined the Friends in repurposing old books. People stopped by the FAL booth to fold pages into envelopes or paper sculptures, select words and pictures from book pages to make buttons, and take home old books and
Meet a Friend
FAL board welcomes three new members with diverse skills
By Karen Butter, FAL president I am pleased to introduce three new Friends of the Alameda Free Library Board members. They are all passionate about libraries and bring unique skills to the Board. Doris Ung has been a member of the FAL Communications Committee and is responsible for developing the
Art Docent
Ceramicist Annabeth Rosen’s work explored at August FAL talk
Art docent urges patrons to appreciate Rosen’s sculptures in person On August 12 FAL’s Docent Lecture series broke some new ground with a presentation about the work of Annabeth Rosen. This was the first time the series has featured a ceramic artist, and also the first instance of