Community Events
Online Author Event with Amanda Peters is now available to stream
On April 3, 2024, FAL hosted Amanda Peters, author of The Berry Pickers. The talk is now available to stream. Click below to watch:
Community Events
Adopt-a-Pet Day a barking success
FAL was delighted to support the Bay Farm Island branch for their Adopt-a-Pet day this past Saturday, April 6, 2024, which they produced in partnership with Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS). We had lots of giveaways for library patrons: notebooks, stickers, coupons for a free beverage
Community Events
Online Author Event with Patricia Bracewell - Now Available to Stream
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:
Community Events
Online Author Event with Megan Kamalei Kakimoto - Now Available to Stream
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:
Community Events
Online Author Event with Philipp Schott Now Available to Stream
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:
Community Events
Online Author Event with Chris Baty Now Available to Stream
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:
Community Events
Online Author Event with Nina Simon Now Available to Stream
On September 20th, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosted a webinar featuring Nina Simon who discussed 'Mother Daughter Murder Night' Click on the video below to watch this insightful talk!
Community Events
Library Director Jane Chisaki Retires
At the Alameda City Council meeting on June 20, Jane Chisaki was honored via proclamation for her 39 years of service. Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft proclaimed June 30 as Jane Chisaki Day in the City of Alameda. Jane (pictured with Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft) received a framed, signed copy of
Community Events
Online Author Event with Mia P. Manansala Now Available to Stream
On July 27th, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosted a webinar featuring Mia P. Manansala, who discussed 'Arsenic and Adobo'. Click on the video below to watch this insightful talk!
Community Events
Online Author Event with Saket Soni Now Available to Stream
On July 19th, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosted a webinar featuring Saket Soni,, who discussed 'The Great Escape'. Click on the video below to watch this insightful talk!
Community Events
Online Author Event with Torie Bosch Now Available to Stream
On June 28th, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosted a webinar featuring Torie Bosch, who discussed 'You Are Not Expected to Understand This'. Click on the video below to watch this insightful talk!
Art Docent
Online Art Docent Event "The Magic, Mystery, and Mastery of Vermeer" Now Available to Stream
On May 24th, the Friends were joined by art docent Avril Angevine who shared a preview of the Vermeer exhibit at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum. Click on the video below and learn why Vermeer’s magical works are so beloved!