Friends of the Alameda Free Library

Our Online Book Sale is Live!

Visit our brand new 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.

Shop Used Books
IMPORTANT NOTE:

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

Alameda Free Library Home Page
Library Takeout
Friends @ Home
Online Programming

Starting in May, the Friends began to move some of its most popular programs - namely, art docent talks and author events - to an online format.

Check out our upcoming Friends @ Home programs on our Events page!

Upcoming Events
Help the Friends of the Alameda Library Save Money!

It costs $1.25 to print and mail each copy of our
monthly newsletter. Money for printing all of the
newsletters could go to library programs that FAL
supports.

If you receive the printed newsletter and can switch
to the emailed version, please let us know by sending
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

26 Oct 2020

FAL Week at Books Inc.: November 2-8

In an exciting new partnership, Books Inc. Alameda has graciously offered the Friends of the Alameda Free Library a unique fundraising opportunity. From November 2 through November 8 we will be celebrating “FAL... Read More

8 Oct 2020

Online Author Event with Marilyn Chase Now Available to Stream

On September 30, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosted author Marilyn Chase for a discussion of her book, Everything She Touched: The Life of Ruth Asawa. Her talk is available to... Read More