On September 20th, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosted a webinar featuring Nina Simon who discussed ‘Mother Daughter Murder Night’ Click on the video below to watch this insightful talk!
We had a wonderful time talking to everyone who visited our booth at the Alameda Art & Wine Faire in July. We enjoyed sharing about Friends of the Alameda Free Library (FAL) programs, answering questions, enlisting volunteers and giving out … Read More
On August 16th, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosted a webinar showcasing art by the painter Robert Bechtle. Click on the video below to watch this insightful talk!
We are excited to begin working with Acting Library Director Marlon Romero, who is managing the library until a permanent Library Director is hired. The City expects to hire a permanent director in early 2024. In the meantime, we are … Read More
At the Alameda City Council meeting on June 20, Jane Chisaki was honored via proclamation for her 39 years of service. Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft proclaimed June 30 as Jane Chisaki Day in the City of Alameda. Jane (pictured with … Read More
On July 27th, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosted a webinar featuring Mia P. Manansala, who discussed ‘Arsenic and Adobo’. Click on the video below to watch this insightful talk!
On July 19th, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosted a webinar featuring Saket Soni,, who discussed ‘The Great Escape’. Click on the video below to watch this insightful talk!
On June 28th, the Friends of the Alameda Free Library hosted a webinar featuring Torie Bosch, who discussed ‘You Are Not Expected to Understand This’. Click on the video below to watch this insightful talk!
Jane Chisaki has retired as Library Director. She has been a dear friend to us at FAL, and we are sad to see her go. The majority of Jane’s long career took place here in Alameda. After receiving her master’s … Read More
Our Mini Used Book Sale in May was a wonderful success, delighting buyers and reducing our inventory by half. Many Book Sale shoppers found great bargains right across the hall at BFF, too! Thanks to Cindy Silva and Billy Reinschmiedt … Read More