This fall will mark the tenth anniversary season of Alameda's Live @ the Library concert series. This highly successful set of events brings well-known musical artists to the Alameda Main Library for three separate concerts, usually held in September, October and November. New volunteers are needed to help both
FAL enjoyed some publicity on the front page of the Alameda Sun recently, with an opportunity to describe our organization and how we support Alameda's libraries. Click here to see the story.
FAL will host a talk at the Main Library on March 12 featuring docents from the Legion of Honor in San Francisco discussing a new exhibit: Casanova: The Seduction of Europe. The visual presentation and talk will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Stafford Room. The exhibit explores
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FAL has a nice new tablecloth featuring its new logo, thanks to the generosity of Library Director Jane Chisaki. The cloth had its first showing at the Friends book sale in October. Pictured with it are volunteers Peg Rosen and Beth Sibley.
Honora was nominated for the award by Friends President Karen Butter. Here is how Karen described Honora's contributions: Honora’s work in Alameda is legendary and as noted by Supervisor Wilma Chan “Honora is one of the most extraordinary women I have known – she brings enthusiasm and smart
In attendance to accept the proclamation from Mayor Trish Spencer were Friends representatives Cindy Silva, Karen Manuel, Kumar Fanse and Luzanne Engh.
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The contributions of FAL volunteers were celebrated on a sunny July afternoon at Dragon Rouge restaurant flanking the estuary. Board President Karen Butter, Mayor Trish Herrera Spencer, Council Member Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, and Library Director Jane Chisaki spoke, thanking the volunteers and outlining their importance to the Library and to