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Happy first day of 2021. Today, my message is to express deep gratitude to all of you who have supported the Friends and the Alameda Free Library in 2020. Thank you to the Library Director, thank you to the Library Staff, thank you to the Friends' staff and Board,
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Sita (Sailaja) Peddada moved to Alameda in 2008 after completing her PhD at UC Davis on the genetic and molecular basis of autism spectrum disorders. Her journey with FAL started when she decided to volunteer in the city she had come to love. Initially she sorted books for the twice
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In addition, did you know the 2020 Cares Act passed by the government on March 27 expands charitable contributions? 1. You can deduct $300 for monies given to charity even if you don’t itemize. 2. You are able to deduct your charitable contributions up to 100% of your income,
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On November 16, 2020, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library was joined by San Francisco Chronicle columnist and award-winning novelist Vanessa Hua for a discussion of her body of work, including the novel A River of Stars and the short story collection Deceit and Other Possibilities. This talk is
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From November 2 through November 8 we will be celebrating "FAL Week at Books Inc." During this week, Books Inc. will donate 10% of proceeds of online and in-person sales to the Friends of the Alameda Free Library. There are two ways to help us with this fundraiser:
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On September 30, 2020, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library was joined by author Marilyn Chase for a discussion of her book, Everything She Touched: The Life of Ruth Asawa. In this book, Ms. Chase recounts the incredible life of American sculptor Ruth Asawa (1926–2013), a woman who
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There once lived a rabbit, a Belgian Hare, in the Boys and Girls Room at the Alameda Free Library. Miss Claire (pictured above in 1954 with Peter Rabbit and 2 children), called the children’s story time "The Peter Rabbit Club." She wanted a real rabbit to help
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Marcie, a social worker by profession, is looking forward to working side by side with FAL board members in furthering our mission to support the Alameda Free Library and the library/public access to reading and books. She’s also looking forward to connecting with friends and neighbors through FAL
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To assist FAL in its fundraising efforts, FAL has hired a part-time Fund Development Manager. The Board is delighted that Kelly Ground has joined us. Kelly served in a similar capacity for the Belvedere Tiburon Library Foundation for almost 4 years. During that time she was able to increase their
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On September 26, 2020, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library was joined by author Carol Wallace for a discussion of her book Leaving Van Gogh, which centers on Vincent Van Gogh’s relationship with his doctor towards the end of his life. Carol’s talk focused on the relationship
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On September 2, 2020, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library was joined by Alameda author Bronwyn Harris for a discussion of her book Letters from the Inside: Hope Beyond the Classroom and the Cell, co-authored with “Jorge”, a former student from her East Oakland classroom. This talk is now
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Choose books from your favorite genres, or purchase grab bags of books by category. Your purchases help the Friends support programs at Alameda Free Library for everyone's benefit. Shop with us and have fun! Even more good news: We offer free green delivery of books to all purchasers