News
In the May newsletter I reported on attempts to ban or censor books in public and school libraries – a total of 729 books were banned in 2021. Most of these efforts are focused on books read by teens, so I was delighted to read about a teen-led initiative at the
Community Events
On May 16th, the Friends were joined by national bestselling author Gail Tsukiyama who discussed The Color of Air, her gorgeous and evocative historical novel about a Japanese-American family set against the backdrop of Hawai’i’s sugar plantations. Click on the video below to watch this talk!
Art Docent
On May 11th, the Friends were joined by art docent Avril Angevine for a presentation on some of California’s most interesting clay crafters, from studios in Berkeley, on Catalina Island, and in Southern California — from familiar names like Arequipa, California Faience, Bauer, Metlox, and fascinating individuals like Marguerite Wildenhain,
News
We hope you will consider a generous gift to the Spring Annual Fund Campaign. This fund provides ongoing support for the many programs and services of the Alameda Free Library, including the annual Summer Reading Program for all ages. Make a gift to the Spring Annual Fund Campaign today by
News
We are witnessing censorship in many parts of the country. In Llano County, Texas, elected officials removed books because they disagreed with the ideas, closed library board meetings to the public, dissolved the library board, replacing them with political appointees, and fired the librarian. I am grateful that our community
Community Events
On April 20th, the Friends were joined by author Sarah Penner who discussed her novel, The Lost Apothecary. In her addictive and spectacularly imagined debut, Penner tells us of an eighteenth century female apothecary who secretly dispenses poisons to liberate women from the men who have wronged them—setting three
Library-sponsored Events
Book Sale
More pop-up sales are coming and will be held at the main library in the Stafford room: Saturday, May 7, 12 - 4 p.m. -- In honor of Mother's Day, you will find children's books, crafts/hobbies, gardening, cookbooks, and more. Saturday, June 25, 12
Book Donations
We're very excited to share the news that Books for Friends (BFF) opened on March 17 at the main library! Open hours: Thursdays, 12 - 4 p.m. Fridays, 12 - 4 p.m. Saturdays, 12 - 4 p.m. Find our new, attractive, used book selling space
News
March was a fantastic month for FAL. The March pop-up used book sale, featuring mysteries, sci-fi, and adventure, had lines of buyers ready to shop as the doors opened. Almost everyone seemed to find a good book to buy and a couple of people returned to buy more. The sale
Meet a Friend
The FAL Board is very pleased to welcome Cindy Silva and Susan Schonberg to our board. Each brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to share and each has already put in many hours working as part of the Used Book Sale committee. Cindy Silva has a long history with
Book Donations
Books for Friends (BFF) We are very excited about our new used book sale space, Books for Friends. It will open Thursday, March 17th, at noon, and will be open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 12-4 pm. You can find BFF in the former donation room at the main library at