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)

HOLD THE DATE – FALL BOOK SALE OCTOBER 5th & 6th!

Our next on-site Book Sale is scheduled for Saturday October 5th and Sunday October 6th!  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 October Book Sale. 

In the meantime, please continue to donate books to help us prepare and stock up for the October 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! 

BOOK DONATIONS ACCEPTED BY APPOINTMENT

The Friends are 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. 

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

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 July.

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.  

July One-Time Events Supported by the Friends

• East Bay Vivarium’s Traveling Reptile Show – Saturday, July 6 
• John Weaver’s Legends & Laughter for all ages!  – Wednesday, July 10
• Dog Adoption Event with Rocket Dog Rescue – Sunday, July 14
• BikeMobile: Free Bike Repairs – Tuesday, July 16
• Summer Craft! – Wednesday, July 17
• Movies at the Albany Library – The Teacher’s Lounge – Wednesday, July 17
• Arts & Crafts at the Albany Library – Upscaling Your Room Accent Pieces! – Saturday, July 20
• Albany Library’s Sunday Afternoon Book Club – “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean – Sunday, July 21
• Build It! –  Monday, July 22
• Music For Kids – Mr. Elephant! – Wednesday, July 24 
• Movies at the Albany Library – 20 Days in Mariupol –  Wednesday, July 24
• Albany’s Got Talent! – Saturday, July 27
• NorCal Bats! – Tuesday, July 30
• Art Workshop for Kids – Wednesday, July 31