Friends of the Alameda Free Library

Like books? Like moving books?

FAL is looking for a volunteer with a large vehicle and a strong back to move a few dozen boxes of books once a week.

Click here to fill out the volunteer form
Next used book sale: May 3-5, 2019

Book donations now welcome!!

Click here for more information about donating
Learn about the fascinating artist Paul Gauguin
and his journeys.

Gauguin, A Spiritual Journey
art docent presentation Dec. 10

Event listing
Live @ the Library

September 15
November 17
December 8

Concerts all sold out!!
Thank you Alameda

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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

8 Nov 2018

Standing room crowd learns about Filipino American history in Alameda

On the evening of October 17 the Stafford Room of the Library was packed with people who came for the Friends of the Alameda Free Library’s event, “Keeping Alameda’s Filipino American History Alive.” ... Read More

28 Aug 2018

Summer reading program drew 2400 participants

Thanks to Alameda City Councilmember Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft for this photo and account of the Aug. 1 event celebrating the 2018 Summer Reading Program… Celebrating Alameda Free Library’s Summer Readers tonight at the “O”... Read More