Ways to Help

Read below to learn about our current volunteer needs and fill out this application to let us know how you’d like to become involved. Support the Alameda Free Library and join us today! In-person volunteer opportunities: All in-person volunteers must … Read More

A treasure like the Alameda Free Library does not happen by accident – it’s made possible by people like you. Your support allows our library to provide the very best in books, music, movies, and technology – and grow its … Read More

The Annual Appeal is the lifeblood for FAL and enables us to continue to support the programs and services of the Alameda Free Library that you have come to know and love. This year has been hard. And it still … Read More

Mark your calendars! November 1st, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. FAL Evening at Books Inc. Join us for our second annual fundraiser at Books Inc.! FAL will receive a percentage of the proceeds of all books sold during this 4-hour … Read More

Matching gifts are used by many Bay Area companies to promote philanthropic giving from their employees. Gifts from employees’ spouses and retirees may also qualify for a match. Your company may also offer a volunteer grant program in which companies … Read More

Our spring campaign benefits the annual fund, which is the cornerstone of FAL’s fundraising efforts. What does it do? So much! The annual fund allows us to continue our ongoing support of the Alameda Free Library for the many programs … Read More

Annual supporters are the lifeblood of the Friends of the Alameda Library and we have just started our annual appeal. COVID-19 has placed many of our in-person fundraising activities on hiatus. We look to you to help us continue to … Read More

In an exciting new partnership, Books Inc. Alameda has graciously offered the Friends of the Alameda Free Library a unique fundraising opportunity. From November 2 through November 8 we will be celebrating “FAL Week at Books Inc.” During this week, … Read More