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:
President's Message - January 2024
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
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:
Friends
FAL Board mourns the loss of David Beall
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 to
FAL Happenings
2023 Fall Appeal Underway
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 support
President's Message - November 2023
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
President’s Message – October 2023
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 all subject
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!
President’s Message – September 2023
We had a wonderful time talking to everyone who visited our booth at the Alameda Art & Wine Faire in July. We enjoyed sharing about Friends of the Alameda Free Library (FAL) programs, answering questions, enlisting volunteers and giving out coupons for the Library Friends Cafe and Books For Friends
Art Docent
Online Art Docent Event 'The Art of Robert Bechtle' Now Available to Stream
On August 16th, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosted a webinar showcasing art by the painter Robert Bechtle. Click on the video below to watch this insightful talk!
News
President’s Message – August 2023
We are excited to begin working with Acting Library Director Marlon Romero, who is managing the library until a permanent Library Director is hired. The City expects to hire a permanent director in early 2024. In the meantime, we are delighted to have Marlon on our team. I encourage you