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. 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)

FRIENDS OF THE ALBANY LIBRARY SUPPORTS ALBANY READS 

ACCOUNTABLE BY DASHKA SLATER

The book selected for Albany Reads, Accountable by Dashka Slater, is a propulsive and thought-provoking true story about the revelation of a racist social media account that changed everything for a group of Albany High School students in 2017. The author has written 15 books, numerous publications and won awards such as the Stonewall Book Award, the California Book Award and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor. 

We’re excited to help support this unifying program where the Albany community comes together to read the same book, share ideas, and engage in thought-provoking discussions. Please visit the Albany Library to pick up a free copy of the book during library open hours.  

Please see the Albany Library Branch Albany Reads website for additional information Albany Reads | Alameda County Library (aclibrary.org)  Please also see the Albany Reads Events Flyer for more information Albany Reads 2023 Flyer

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. Each Albany Reads Event contains Albany Reads Event in its title and is listed under January in date order, and includes links to each Albany Reads Event. Please note that several events are at Albany High School.  

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

Albany Reads January Events Supported by the Friends

• Albany Reads Event: Accountable Book Discussion for Teens – Wednesday, January 3,  4:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
• Albany Reads Event: Accountable Book Discussion – Thursday, January 4,  5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
• Albany Reads Event: Albany FilmFest Presents…Embracing Diversity – Tuesday, January 9,  7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
• Albany Reads Event: The Souls of White Jokes | Book Talk with Raul Lopez – Virtual Event On Zoom – Wednesday, January 10,  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Virtual Event on Zoom
• Albany Reads Event: Restorative Justice Panel | In Person at Albany High School Little Theater – Wednesday, January 17,  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Albany High School Little Theater 603 Key Route Blvd, Albany, CA 94706
• Albany Reads Event: Growing Up In Public: Coming of Age in A Digital World book talk with author Devorah Heitner – Virtual Event On Zoom – Thursday, January 18,  3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Virtual Event on Zoom 
• Albany Reads Event: Accountable Book Discussion – Sunday, January 21,  1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
• Albany Reads Event: Accountable Book Talk with Dashka Slater, in conversation with Aishatu Yusuf| In Person at Albany High School Little Theater – Wednesday, January 24,  7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Albany High School Little Theater 603 Key Route Blvd, Albany, CA 94706
• Albany Reads Event: Kindness Storytime – Saturday, January 27,  11:00 am – 11:30 pm – Edith Stone Room
• Albany Reads Event: Accountable Book Discussion for Teens – Sunday, January 28,  3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Edith Stone Room, Albany Library
• Albany Reads Event: The Mask You Live In| Film Screening Followed by Discussion/Q&A with Ashanti Branch | In Person at Albany High School Little Theater – Wednesday, January 31,  6:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Albany High School Little Theater 603 Key Route Blvd, Albany, CA 94706

HOLD THE DATE – SPRING ON SITE BOOK SALE MAY 4 & MAY 5!

Our next on-site Book Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5.  We are working with the City and the Library to coordinate logistics and will update this site with on site book sale details as we get closer to the date of the spring book sale.

In the meantime, please continue to donate books to help us prepare and stock up for the May book sale. You can also purchase books on the ongoing shelf sale in the library and online at Shop Friends of the Albany Library Books and Collectibles | AbeBooks: Eve’s Book Garden 

We will be looking for volunteers to assist in setting up, cashiering and cleaning up as we get closer to the sale date. As always, we appreciate your help and participation! We can’t do it without you!  

We look forward to seeing you at the Spring Friends Book Sale!  

BOOK DONATIONS ACCEPTED BY APPOINTMENT

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

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. Please note that our office isn’t staffed, so it may take a few days for us to get back to you.  

Please see the Donate Books page which can be accessed by clicking the link on the navigation bar in the upper right of the Home Page for more information on acceptable donations. 

UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS SUPPORTED BY THE FRIENDS

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

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.

December One-Time Events Supported by the Friends

• Movies at the Albany Library – You Hurt My Feelings – Wednesday, December 6
• Origami with Margo – Saturday, December 9
• Movies at the Albany Library – Oppenheimer – Wednesday, December 13
• Arts and Crafts – Making a Gratitude Wreath – Saturday, December 16
• Movies at the Albany Library – Elemental – Saturday, December 16