Friends of the Palo Alto Library

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).

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,…

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 Hours after the State of the Union address, House republicans introduced legislation banning LGBTQ+ books from public schools nationwide.

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.

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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!
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#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

Donate to FOPAL - Ephemera, Postcards, Vintage B&W Photos, Maps, Sheet Music, Unused Greeting Cards, Tarot Decks and More! FOPAL.org/donate

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

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.

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

Promotional poster for film screening of "THE LIBRARIANS Right to Read Online Screening and Rally" "WHEN: January 10th, 2026 TIME: 2pm PT / 5PM ET - 5pm PT - 8pm ET WHERE: On Kinema" Post screening discussion with: Director/Produer Kim A. Snyder and film participants Martha Hickson (librarian), Weston Brown (activist and author) and special guests! Join the movement and get tickets now!

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

The beautiful Stanford Theatre!!

Why do Gen Z have a growing appetite for retro tech? Gen Z are going retro, with studies showing a resurgence in people buying tech in the modern age that can be dated back decades.

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

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And…

- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Robert L. May, illustrated by Denver Gillen
- Santa Are You For Real? by Harold Myra, illustrated by Dwight Walles
- Santa Mouse by Michael Brown, illustrated by Elfrieda De Witt
#childrensbooks #booksforkids

Featured vintage Christmas books to make you merry:
- Jingle Bells by Kathleen N. Daly, illustrated by J. P. Miller
- Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs
- Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian Carlo Menotti, illustrated by Roger Duvoisin…

Surprise a young book lover this holiday season with children’s books, puzzles, and more – visit us in #PaloAlto Dec. 13 & 14! FOPAL.org

ALA welcomes reinstatement of all federal IMLS grants to libraries Today, the American Library Association (ALA) greeted an announcement by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that it had reinstated all the agency’s grants.

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
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#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