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
Let’s make Book Art! FAL will have a booth at Alameda’s Mini Maker Faire August 11. Learn how to create art by upcycling old books. By using pages, covers, and/or spines, you can make a myriad of art objects such … Read More
Popular annual event kicks off with June 8 Family Fun Day Registration for the 2019 Summer Reading Program at the Alameda Free Library, begins Friday, June 1. Created to encourage reading as well as life-long learning, this eight-week program is … Read More
Regular attendees of the FAL Art Docent series were treated to two excellent presentations over the last month, “Monet – The Late Years” on April 29 and “Rubens Early Years” on May 13. Docent Alfred Escoffier from the de Young … Read More
Friends of the Alameda Free Library is actively seeking to fill vacancies on its Board of Directors. If you or someone you know would be interested, we would love to hear from you. As a voting member of the board, … Read More
It is with great sadness that FAL Board Members report the recent death of Board Member Eileen Bitten. A Friend of the Alameda Library for many years, Eileen served both as president and vice president of the Friends Board of … Read More
Marketing/Communications Manager Marketing manager with an in-depth knowledge of Alameda audiences and the best way to reach them through a wide range of channels (social, print, signs, banners, etc.). Individual will work with Friends of the Alameda Free Library to … Read More
In recognition of Black History Month, FAL invited three outstanding leaders to share their journeys and challenges in making a difference in Alameda. A large, diverse, and rapt audience gathered on Feb. 24 to hear about the experiences of Christine … Read More
Coast Guard members posted at nearby Coast Guard Island, many of whom live in Alameda, have been a huge help to FAL’s twice-a-year used book sales, lending muscle and time to move thousands of boxes of books. So it’s been … Read More
On December 10 in the Stafford Room of the main library, popular docent Marsha Holm presented “Paul Gauguin: A Spiritual Journey” from the Legion of Honor Museum. She began by asking the large audience if any of them considered themselves … Read More