FAL started out the year with a bang. In February, we sponsored three exceptional programs in recognition of Black History Month. The panel, Black Youth Exploring the Road to Success, offered personal stories about their struggles and suggestions for today’s … Read More
NOTE: You can now view a full-length video of this event by scrolling to the bottom of this page! On February 2nd the Friends of the Library presented its second annual panel discussion for Black History Month in the Main … Read More
On February 10th The Friends of the Library kicked off its 2020 Art Docent series with a presentation of the de Young museum’s exhibit, “Soul of a Nation – Art in the Age of Black Power 1963-1983.” Docent Marcia Holm, … Read More
As we enter a new year and new decade, it’s a good time to highlight the many successes from the past year. Two successful book sales brought buyers from all over the Bay Area, our highest revenues ever, and an … Read More
A big thank you to those who contributed to our fall letter requesting donations. In contrast to the many, many letters sent by other organizations, FAL sends out only two requests a year. This is a major source of our … 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
Friends of the Alameda Free Library received a grant from Alameda’s Rotary Club to support this year’s Black History Month programs. Board member Karen Manuel accepted a check for $1000 from the Rotary Club at their recent meeting. FAL deeply … Read More
On the evening of November 16th the Friends presented the last of the year’s Live @ the Library concerts. The show featured the Dmitri Matheny quintet, a jazz group with Charles McNeal on tenor sax, Matt Clark on piano, John … Read More
In our recent appeal letter requesting donations, FAL included an incorrect tax ID number. The correct number is 23-7437087. We apologize for this confusion!
In coordination with the docent program from the Legion of Honor, FAL sponsored a program presented by Marsha Holm on the 19th century French artist James Tissot. While perhaps Tissot is not well known today, Holm pointed out that in … Read More