Friends of the Palo Alto Library

This weekend, stock up on books, music, movies, and more for a cozy Fall, while supporting Palo Alto Libraries! Sept. 12-13 at Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. See FOPAL.org for details.

Check out this illustrated vintage children’s book, read by one of our volunteers — The Slant Book by Peter Newell. Found on our eBay store at bit.ly/theslantbook

Find your fave books, comics, music, movies, and more in Palo Alto this weekend, August 8-9 at Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Rd. - Comics ($.25 each) and Music popup is 10am-2pm Saturday, outside the Main Room. FOPAL.org

Join us at @computerhistory.bsky.social in Mountain View this weekend, August 1-2, for the Vintage Computer Festival #VCFWest – we’ll be bringing plenty of vintage computing goodies for your collection! Look for exhibitor #52! bit.ly/VCFWest26 #vintagecomputing

Just some of the comic books going out for our special comic book sale tomorrow, July 11! See details on this, our book sale, and music popup at FOPAL.org

Comic book fans in the SF Bay Area – we are having a huge #comicbooks sale this weekend, Sat. July 11, 10am–3pm, at $1 each! Including #scifi magazines and even some #graphicnovels Your obsession can support Palo Alto Libraries! Deets at FOPAL.org

This weekend, May 9-10! Let us help you find your next favorite book, movie, record, or game. Support #PaloAlto libraries! FOPAL.org

While our outdoor music popup is rained out, we hope you’ll visit our 3 (very dry) rooms for books, music, movies, games, and much more. April 11-12, see FOPAL.org for Book Sale details and directions!

Page 56 of Trump’s proposed budget for 2027 calls for the closure of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The ONLY source of federal funding for libraries. Send a postcard today to stop this attack! bit.ly/48xmMZ3 via @everylibrary.bsky.social #fundlibraries #saveimls

Ask around among librarians and there is one thing that every one of them will agree about: The general public believes all sorts of strange things about libraries and reading. action.everylibrary.org/7_insidious_...

Lionfish, and tigers, and baby bear books, oh my! Come check out our book selection perfect for animal-lovers and little explorers, April 11-12, in the Children’s Room. FOPAL.org #libsky

Visit our Children’s Room for our Book Sale April 11-12, where we’ll have over 1500 Pokémon cards. www.FOPAL.org #pokemon #paloalto

The highlight of yesterday for me was attending the Volunteer Appreciation lunch hosted by the library staff. From an outstanding table decoration (my photo below) to an excellent lunch catered by the nonprofit "Ada's Cafe," it was memorable! @fopal.bsky.social @paulawirth.bsky.social #libraries

Help us support local libraries, and pass on books to eager readers, through your book donations and our monthly sales. #booksky #libsky

See you Sunday, March 15, 1-4pm! Details and directions at FOPAL.org #booksale #libsky #paloalto

Drop by this weekend, March 14-15 for our Book Sale & (Saturday) Music Popup. See FOPAL.org for directions, schedule, and info about our 3 rooms. #paloalto #libsky

Doing some home (or car) improvement? We don’t just have books at our sale this weekend, March 14-15. FOPAL.org #homeimprovement #paloalto

Check out this amazing, rare #DrSeuss book we received as a donation! With a signature and an original drawing of the Lorax by Dr. Seuss! #bookillustration All proceeds will support Palo Alto Libraries! FOPAL.org

Happy Birthday to Doctor Seuss! Celebrate #ReadAcrossAmericaDay and #DrSeussDay with a selection of his books found in our Children’s Room (available at our book sale Mar. 14-15).

The African American, African, and Black Diaspora Studies e-book collection for libraries includes 636 titles that span the humanities and social sciences, covering history, religion, literature, art, music, anthropology, sociology, and more. Browse the collection:

A nationwide book ban bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives. Here's what you need to know about HR7661, including who is behind it, the history behind such bills, and what you need to do to stop it. bookriot.com/hr7661-book-...

Calling all booklovers! ❤️ Spend your Valentine’s Day connecting with your next favorite book, movie, or record album. Sale runs Feb. 14-15 in #PaloAlto. Details at www.fopal.org

Love is in the air! We love these super sweet vintage books available at FOPAL in the Children's Room this weekend, Feb. 14-15. FOPAL.org #valentinesday #libsky

I've started a LIST of #friendsofthelibrary groups on Bluesky - please share yours, or ones you know about! bsky.app/profile/did:... #libsky #booksky #librarylove

“You fall in love with every book you touch. You never break the spine or tear the pages. That would be cruel. You have secret favorites but, when asked, you say that you could never choose. But did you know that books fall in love with you, too?” – Sarah Addison Allen #valentinesday #vintagebooks

Did you know we accept more than books, music & movies? Visit us today for drop off donations, Saturday 1-5, or Monday-Friday, 3-5pm.

See you Sunday, January 11, 1-4pm for our Book (Music, Movies and More) Sale. #paloalto #libsky

Some of the books to be explored in the Children's Room this weekend, Jan. 10-11. FOPAL.org #PaloAlto #Libsky

Just some of what you’ll find this weekend at the Friends of the Palo Alto Library Book Sale, Jan. 10-11. FOPAL.org #PaloAlto #libsky

Did you know that we have vintage vinyl? Come check out our records (and CDs) this weekend, Dec. 10-11. Plus visit our music popup 10AM–2PM on Saturday. #PaloAlto

Kick off 2026 with an online screening and Q&A with the award-winning doc, @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social, on January 10 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET! This event includes a post-screening conversation with Director/Producer Kim Snyder and film participants! Get tickets now: https://bit.ly/49kZCVr

Support @paloaltolibrary this weekend at our Dec. 13-14 Book Sale! Plus, FOPAL members can enter early on Saturday, from 9-11am for our Members’ Early Sale in the Main Room. Become a member! Learn more at FOPAL.org

Did you know that we have all kinds of physical media? CDs, records, software discs, DVDs, Blue-ray, even VHS tapes (and more)? FOPAL.org www.bbc.com/news/article...

The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge "Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."

This Giving Tuesday, support Palo Alto City Library and fund vital needs with a one-time or recurring tax-deductible donation. fopal.org/donate-now – #givingtuesday #paloalto

Support independent bookstores today, and visit our Book Sale Dec. 13-14 to support Palo Alto Libraries!

AND supporting your local library is super important! If you actually DO want books to be available to everyone, the library *already exists* and is staffed by the people who are deep in the trenches of fighting censorship! Supporting the library is doing actual good for your community!

What's not to love? Books and cats!

Donate your Books, Comics, Music, DVDs, Games, Puzzles, Software & More to support Palo Alto City Libraries! Drop off up to 12 boxes/bags during our regular drop-off hours M-F 3-5pm, Sat 1-5pm at Cubberley Community Center, Main Room, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. #paloalto #libsky

See you this weekend, Nov. 8-9 for Books, Music, & More, all supporting Palo Alto City Library! Drawings by FOPAL volunteer, Kathryn Hurley #PaloAlto

Join us this weekend, November 8-9 for the FOPAL Book Sale! Saturday, enjoy a Music Popup and the Cubberley Artist Studio Program Open Studios, plus the Oaxacan Kitchen Mobile food truck! #PaloAlto Background art by Cubberley Artist Chandrika Marla @chandrikamarla

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