Ways to Help
FAL’s 50th Anniversary Spring Appeal has launched, and we are on well on our way to meeting our goal! Have you donated yet? Many of you have stepped up to donate and are enjoying our special 50th Anniversary Giving Tier perks: year-long special benefits like Books for Friends discounts,
FAL Happenings
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
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November 7th, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. In-person or online orders for pickup at the Alameda Books Inc. (1344 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501) Shop for books for yourself, kickstart your holiday shopping, enhance Alameda school libraries, raise money for Friends of the Library, and support a terrific
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Read below to learn about our current volunteer needs and fill out this application to let us know how you’d like to become involved. Support the Alameda Free Library and join us today! In-person volunteer opportunities: All in-person volunteers must follow mask mandates as dictated by the City of
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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
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The Friends of the Alameda Free Library (FAL) is accepting applications from members of the Alameda community who would like to serve on our Board of Directors. We are looking for applicants who reflect the diversity of the Alameda community and would like to enhance their leadership skills while advocating
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This year has been hard. And it still is hard. Because of your support, the Alameda Free Library has weathered an extraordinary year. But we still need your help. Please consider a gift to the Annual Fund today. As a reminder, the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of
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Mark your calendars! November 1st, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. FAL Evening at Books Inc. Join us for our second annual fundraiser at Books Inc.! FAL will receive a percentage of the proceeds of all books sold during this 4-hour event, including books on order that you prepay
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Matching gifts are used by many Bay Area companies to promote philanthropic giving from their employees. Gifts from employees' spouses and retirees may also qualify for a match. Your company may also offer a volunteer grant program in which companies provide monetary donations to organizations where employees volunteer regularly.
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Our spring campaign benefits the annual fund, which is the cornerstone of FAL’s fundraising efforts. What does it do? So much! The annual fund allows us to continue our ongoing support of the Alameda Free Library for the many programs and services you have come to love. We use
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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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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: