Kelly Mustian is the author of the USA Today and SIBA-bestselling novel The Girls in the Stilt House, which Publishers Weekly describes as a “remarkable debut” and a “nearly flawless tale of loss, perseverance, and redemption.” She is the winner of the Mississippi … Read More
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 … Read More
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:
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:
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:
We lost a valued member of the FAL Board in September. David Beall died on September 9 after a short illness. He was 84. David joined our board six years ago and was a willing volunteer for many projects. He … Read More
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!
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!
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 … Read More
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!