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We hosted a very successful March Used Book Sale. Many discovered our used bookstore, Books For Friends, which also saw brisk sales, while others purchased delicious items from the Friends Café. Billy Reinschmiedt directed the sale, assisted by Cindy Silva, Marcie Johnson, Kim Buckley, Lydia Kim, Serena Hom, Karen Manuel,
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We hosted author Patricia Bracewell on March 20 to hear about her new book,The Steel Beneath the Silk, the breathtaking conclusion to Bracewell’s Emma of Normandy Trilogy. The program is available to stream now:
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The FAL 50th anniversary events are underway! FAL volunteers participated in the library’s Lunar New Year celebration, where families received special favors and indulged in treats and crafts in the specially-decorated Stafford Room and at the Friends Café. Read more about the LNY celebration below. Another Kanopy app
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The Friends of the Alameda Free Library Board and its many volunteers are working on exciting programs for 2024. Online newsletter readers will receive updates on Monday mornings on the weeks when we have events. I find them great reminders even if I have already registered (and re-registered!) for
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On January 10, 2024 the Friends of the Alameda Library hosted Megan Kamalei Kakimoto, author of EVERY DROP IS A MAN’S NIGHTMARE.Click below to watch this talk:
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Happy New Year! 2024 marks our 50th anniversary! The first book sale was held in 1974. If anyone has memories of that first sale, we’d love to hear your stories. A task force is working on a number of events throughout the year in collaboration with the Library to
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On November 8, 2023, the Friends of the Alameda Library hosted Philipp Schott, author of the Dr. Bannerman mystery series. Click below to watch this talk:
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On October 25, 2023, the Friends of The Alameda Free Library presented a conversation with Chris Baty, author and founder of the National Novel Writing Month. Click on the video below to watch:
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David joined our board six years ago and was a willing volunteer for many projects. He served on the Communications Committee, he was the board secretary, and he wrote many articles for this newsletter. He was also co-founder of our Friends @ Home program and worked tirelessly behind the scenes
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It's that time of year again! Did you know that over 50% of FAL’s donations come from the Annual Fund Appeal? This major fundraising campaign is held twice a year during the spring and fall, with all proceeds benefiting the Alameda Free Library and providing much-needed
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This is the last newsletter for 2023, so I want to express a very special thank you to our outstanding volunteers. The heart of our organization, FAL volunteers have contributed untold hours staffing the cafe, BFF, and the Used Book Sale; sorting book donations; and assisting with Live @ the Library
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Find your favorite book at our huge Used Book Sale, which will held this year from October 26 to 28 at the Alameda Free Library! Over 10,000 books will be sold at bargain-basement prices during this 3-day event, including popular new releases. Find books, CDs, DVDs in