Friends of the Palo Alto Library
@fopal.bsky.social
Friends of the Palo Alto Library (FOPAL) is a member-supported non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Palo Alto Public Library and its users through monthly book sales, volunteerism, and advocacy. 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
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!
a book called 6 language visual dictionary sits on a shelf with other books
Alt: A woman moves books on the shelf to look at the viewer.
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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
Stop Trump's Proposed Elimination of IMLS!
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. This small but essential federal
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books: the rectangle that can’t send you push notifications. Try: books.
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_...
7 Insidious Myths About Libraries and Reading (the first two kill me)
7 Insidious Myths About Libraries and Reading (the first two kill me)
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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
Heidi Stevens: We need empathy more than ever. This would be a terrible time to say goodbye to books
AI taking over reading homework feels like the result of a problem, not the cause of it, writes Heidi Stevens.
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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:
African American, African, and Black Diaspora Studies Collection | Duke University Press
The African American, African, and Black Diaspora Studies e-book collection includes 636 titles that span the humanities and social sciences, covering history, religion, literature, art, music,…
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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-...
A Nationwide Book Ban Bill Has Been Introduced in the House of Representatives
Hours after the State of the Union address, House republicans introduced legislation banning LGBTQ+ books from public schools nationwide.
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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.
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
A Bay Area Librarian Is Using Vintage Vinyl to Show Tweens Where Music Comes From
Gina Cargas reached out to the community about collecting records for her middle school students. The response was overwhelming.
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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
