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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
Community Events
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 Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft) received a framed, signed copy of
Community Events
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!
Community Events
On July 19th, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosted a webinar featuring Saket Soni,, who discussed 'The Great Escape'. Click on the video below to watch this insightful talk!
Community Events
On June 28th, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosted a webinar featuring Torie Bosch, who discussed 'You Are Not Expected to Understand This'. Click on the video below to watch this insightful talk!
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Jane Chisaki has retired as Library Director. She has been a dear friend to us at FAL, and we are sad to see her go. The majority of Jane's long career took place here in Alameda. After receiving her master’s degree, Jane’s focus was children’s
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Our Mini Used Book Sale in May was a wonderful success, delighting buyers and reducing our inventory by half. Many Book Sale shoppers found great bargains right across the hall at BFF, too! Thanks to Cindy Silva and Billy Reinschmiedt for coordinating the sale, Susan Schonberg for scheduling volunteers, and
Art Docent
On May 24th, the Friends were joined by art docent Avril Angevine who shared a preview of the Vermeer exhibit at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum. Click on the video below and learn why Vermeer’s magical works are so beloved!
Community Events
On May 10th, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosted a webinar featuring Karin Jensen, who discussed her book The Strength of Water. Click on the video below to watch this wonderful talk!
Community Events
On April 5th, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosted a webinar featuring the National Book Award finalist Susan Straight, who discussed her book Mecca. Click on the video below to watch this wonderful talk!
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Alameda Free Library Director Jane Chisaki will be retiring at the end of June. Jane began her professional career at the San Francisco Public Library. In 1984, she accepted a job as a children’s librarian at the Alameda Free Library. Through successive positions, she was appointed library director in
Community Events
On March 22nd, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosted a webinar featuring the author Debbie Chinn. Debbie Chinn has had a remarkable career in the lively arts, but her family’s history as immigrants from China is just as remarkable. Debbie is the executive director of TheatreWorks Silicon