Friends of the Albany Library

Welcome to Friends of the Albany Library!

THE FRIENDS OF THE ALBANY LIBRARY (FAL)

The Friends’s purpose is to benefit the library by selling books and other materials in the library, on the Internet, and during on-site book sales. Please go to the Benefit Page to see the types of ongoing events and items that FAL supports. FAL operations and most of our sales take place at 1247 Marin Ave, Albany CA 94706.

Call us at 510.526.3720 during library open days/hours, after selecting a language option, wait for the option to reach Friends of the Albany Library to leave a message as our office is not “staffed”. Leave a message and we’ll call you back. You can also reach us by email at friendsalbany@yahoo.com any time.

For more information about the Albany Branch of the Alameda County Library including open days/hours, visit Albany | Alameda County Library (aclibrary.org)

MAY BOOK SALE EARNINGS & THANK YOU!

The May On-Site Book Sale brought in $5,279.79 in earnings! A big thank you to the City, Library and Library Staff, Friends of the Albany Library Volunteers and Library Patrons!

The Friends of the Albany Library Spring Book Sale was a great success! Your efforts, contributions and support were fabulous! We could not have done it without you!

We are targeting our next Friends Book Sale for the fall of 2025 and will provide an update to this site when planning is well underway. Until our next book sale, you can purchase books at the daily ongoing Book Sale Shelf in the Library and online. We look forward to seeing you at the Fall Friends Book Sale! We’d love your donations after May 15th so that we can stock up for our Fall Book Sale!

BOOK DONATIONS ACCEPTED BY APPOINTMENT

The Friends are taking donations, but by advance appointment only.

For more information about the Albany Branch of the Alameda County Library including open days/hours, visit Albany | Alameda County Library (aclibrary.org)

SPECIAL EVENT – ALBANY COMICS & FANDOM EXPO SUNDAY MAY 18, 10 AM – 5 PM!

This all-day event is a celebration of graphic novels, comics, and fandom of all flavors. We’re pulling out all the stops – local authors, blowout activities, a whole world of entertainment. This will be the library event of the season, don’t miss it! The event will include items below and much, much more. Link to event for more information: Albany Comics & Fandom Expo | Events | Alameda County Library

Panel Discussions

11AM: How to Make Your Own Comic

1PM: Collaboration in Graphic Storytelling

3PM: Exploring Formats in Visual Storytelling

Workshops

Space is limited. First come, first served. No advance registration.

10AM: Create Your Own Characters and Stories w/Cara Goldstein
11:30AM: Exploring Asian American Stories through Comics w/Katie Quan
1PM: Draw Chibi Superheroes w/Karen Luk
3PM: Origami With Margo: Comics Edition

Plus Much, Much More!

FREE admission
FREE books and prizes
Costumes encouraged
Henna
Face painting
Live music
Karaoke
Jam session
Carnival games
Chess
3D printing
Virtual reality
Virtual photo booth
Button making
Robots

UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS SUPPORTED BY THE FRIENDS

We are happy to share a list of one-time library events supported by the Friends for the month of May

Please go to the Friends Site Events Page for more detailed event information, including event time and location as well as registration requirements if applicable.

The Friends Events Page also has a full list of ongoing events as well as events in future months.

The Friends Events Page can be reached by clicking here or on the Events in the Navigation Bar at the top of the page.

May One-Time Events Supported by the Friends

Little Dance Party – Thursday, May 1
Friends of the Albany Library Book Sale – Saturday, May 3
Tibetan Storytime – Saturday, May 3
Friends of the Albany Library Book Sale – Sunday, May 4
Movies at the Albany Library – Yellow Rose – Tuesday, May 6
T.E.C.H. for Reentry – Wednesday, May 7
Creative Crafting for Teens: Crochet & Collage – Thursday, May 8
Origami with Margo – Saturday, May 10
Arts and Crafts at the Albany Library! Late Ideas for Mother’s Day Gifts – Saturday, May 10
Cinema Sundays for Teens – Say Anything – Sunday, May 11
Movies at the Albany Library – Driveways – Tuesday, May 13
T.E.C.H. for Reentry – Wednesday, May 14
Pajama Storytime – Wednesday, May 14
Little Dance Party –Thursday, May 15
Teen Movie Thursday – Turning Red – Thursday, May 15
Albany Library’s Saturday Afternoon Book Club – Saturday, May 17
Albany Comics & Fandom Expo – Sunday, May 18
Movies at the Albany Library – Next Goal Wins – Tuesday, May 20
Little Dance Party – Thursday, May 22
Movies at the Albany Library – A Complete Unknown – Saturday, May 24
STEMosphere: Physics in Action – Sunday, May 25
Native Trees for the Urban Forest – Sunday, May 25
Movies at the Albany Library – Didi – Tuesday, May 27
Bone Health What is it? Why is it important? How can we improve it? – Wednesday, May 28
Little Dance Party – Thursday, May 29
Teen Movie Thursday – Moana 2 – Thursday, May 29
Hands On Fix-a-Flat Workshop – Saturday, May 31
Peace In Every Stroke – Dragon Boat Calligraphy Workshop for Kids – Saturday, May 31

Get Involved!

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