Books For Friends Open Thursday – Saturday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Books for Friends (BFF) continues to grow its customer base as more and more people discover this gem in the Main Library across from Dewey’s Cafe. We want … Read More
Our Pop-Up Book Sale on Saturday, June 25, was a big success for all ages! Our theme for this sale was “Summer Reading” and books of all genres were featured. A curated selection of books from the Lawrence Reh collection … Read More
Books for Friends (BFF), a used bookshop that supports the Alameda Free Library, celebrated its grand opening on June 23-25. BFF is led and managed by volunteers from Friends of the Alameda Free Library (FAL) and is located across from … Read More
If you have noticed that the city’s Little Libraries look much improved and the contents regularly restocked, you are correct. Thanks to the efforts of FAL volunteer Stephen Johnson, all of the city’s Little Libraries have been repaired and refurbished … Read More
Friends of the Alameda Free Library is excited to announce that it is the recipient of a $2,100 grant from the 2021 ARTSFUND grant program for the period of July 1st, 2021 through June 30th 2023. The ARTSFUND grants program … Read More
Many library patrons stopped by the “Thank a Friend” display at the main branch in November to write a note thanking us for providing funds to the library. We are very grateful for the warm and heartfelt words of thanks. … Read More
On July 25 during a delightful Alameda afternoon, some Friends gathered to celebrate a group dedicated to making the city a better place. Organized by Board members Karen Roemer and Jo Winzenread, with assistance from Carole Robie, Honora Murphy and … Read More
On a delightful Alameda afternoon some friends gathered to celebrate a group dedicated to making the city an even better place. Organized by board members Marlene Grcevich, Honora Murphy, Karen Roemer and Jo Winzenread, this was the Friends of the … Read More