Sales & Signup

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR SPRING BOOK SALE! BOOK SALE RESULTS!

A big thank you to the City, Library and Library Staff, and Library Patrons. We so appreciate all the volunteers who helped with the sale, including teen members of the library’s Teen Advisory Group and the Albany High Key Club. Thank to our loyal customers and to the library and the City for the space

Last weekend’s sale made an astonishing $7,337.64 
 

Your efforts, contributions and support were fabulous! We could not have done it without you! Thank you! 

AND
Here are some of the ways we are spending the money : 

 

May 6, 6-8 pm
Author Talk: Ellie Yang Camp
Meet Bay Area author Ellie Yang Camp as she shares her book Louder Than the Lies. She will talk about Asian American identity, race, and building solidarity and self-understanding.
Includes a conversation and Q&A.
May 19, 6-8 pm
Ikebana Flower Arranging with Keiko Kubo
Join Bay Area artist Keiko Kubo for a hands-on introduction to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging.
Learn simple techniques and create your own arrangement using seasonal flowers.
All materials provided. No experience needed.
June 6, 11 am – 12 pm
Summer Adventure Kickoff: Snakes in the Park with East Bay Vivarium
Celebrate the start of Summer Adventure with a live animal program from East Bay Vivarium at Ocean View Park.
Meet snakes and other reptiles up close while learning about their habitats and behaviors.
A fun, interactive event for all ages. 

 

Friends Sales are in Major Categories Described Below:

 

Daily “Ongoing” Shelf sale in the Library

FAL sells a variety of interesting books including Kids, picture, topical, holiday-themed, mystery, etc. on the library shelf just across from the checkout desk. Most of these books look like they first did at the bookstore, but many are just $1! Come and check them out whenever the library is open, inventory changes most days.

Collectible, Rare, Vintage

These are typically older and unique items ranging in price from $2 to $hundreds. Check publicity for scheduled sales to find out if CRV is offered – usually it is at the May and November sales. 

Friends Online Sales 24 hours a day

FAL benefits from more valuable books sold online. These books go to buyers all over the world.  The link to the online book sale is Shop Friends of the Albany Library Books and Collectibles | AbeBooks: Eve’s Book Garden

On-site Book Sale Results for Recent Sales

2026

  • April – $7,337.64

2025 

  • November – $5,529.84
  • September – $923.50 (1 Day Pop Up Sale)
  • May – $5280

2024 

  • October – $5062
  • May – $4842

2023

  • October – $4433
  • May – $4717   

2022

  • October – $2206
  • May – $3013

2021

  • November – $1507

2020

  • March – $659