Friends of the Alameda Free Library

Friends in the News!

The news website News Break recently ran
a great piece featuring our Friends @ Home virtual programming and online used bookstore!

Read the Article
Our Online Book Sale is Live!

Shop Used Books
Visit our online bookstore and check back often to see new books as they are added!

Your purchases will help fund programs that support the Alameda Free Library.
Friends @ Home
Online Programming

We have moved of our most popular programs - namely, art docent talks and author events - to an online
format that we're calling "Friends @ Home."

Check out our upcoming virtual programs on our Events page!

Upcoming Events
IMPORTANT NOTE:

The library is still closed, but Library Takeout service is available to patrons! Please visit the library's website to check for your contact-free curbside pickup.

Alameda Free Library Home Page
Library Takeout
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supports.

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your email address to: info@alamedafriends.com.

Friends of the Alameda Library is a non-profit organization committed to supporting the city of Alameda’s libraries through fundraising, volunteerism and advocacy.

Latest News from FAL

11 Apr 2021

Online Author Event with Deepa Anappara Now Available to Stream

On April 10, 2021, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library was joined by author Deepa Anappara, whose debut novel Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line has been nominated by The Mystery Writers... Read More

1 Apr 2021

FAL Mourns the Loss of a Friend and Volunteer

Jerrilyn Kaplan passed away on March 13, 2021 after a sudden illness. Jerri volunteered in the book sorting room on Monday mornings and loved her time there, including trading jigsaw puzzles with fellow... Read More