WELCOME, FROM 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.

FAL operations and most of our sales take place at 1247 Marin Ave, Albany CA 94706.

Call us at 510.526.3720, extn 7.  Our office is not “staffed” – leave a message and we’ll call you back.

The Albany Library is part of the Alameda County Library system, for more information including directions, visit http://www.aclibrary.org/

UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS

You may be interested in some upcoming programs.  There are fliers for some activities posted at the library. There are more details on the library’s events page. ​Events | Alameda County Library | BiblioCommons

Thursday, June 23rd 10 – noon
Explore and Learn in the Park
Designed for children 0-5 or children of any ages with special needs, and an adult companion, this program will MEET AT MEMORIAL PARK
 
Saturday, June 25th noon – 1:30 PM
Silent Meditation Walk
Meet OUTSIDE the library
 
Wednesday, June 29th 7-8 PM
A Comic About Gender
This is an Online program
Register in advance at aclibrary.org>Events
 
Saturday, July 9th 2-4 PM
Crafts on the Patio
While no registration is required, both space and supplies are limited
Front patio – Marin Avenue side
 
Thursday, July 14th noon – 3 PM
Free Bike Repair
While no registration is required, it’s ” First Come / First Served “
 
Thursday, July 28th 3-4 PM
East Bay Vivarium Reptile Show
NOTE: This event will take place at Jewel’s Terrace Park, in Albany
 

BOOK DONATIONS ARE NOW ACCEPTED!

We are beginning to take a limited amount of donations. Our times and the number of our volunteers are restricted, so we can take MODEST amounts of books, CDs, and DVDs.  Please no more than 4 boxes.

Staff is not allowed to take in donations for us, so you need to contact us at our e-mail  friendsalbany@yahoo.com to make an appointment to meet a Friends volunteer.
   

RESELLABLE DONATIONS ONLY PLEASE!

Please do NOT DONATE items that are so worn that they cannot be sold.   For items that are not saleable, we suggest the recycle bin, or the El Cerrito Recycling Center.  Thank you for your understanding.