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
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.
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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
A floral table centerpiece with tulips, roses, white berries, and green leaves. Camera: iPhone 15 Pro. March 25, 2026. At the Library Volunteer Appreciation lunch.
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!
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Help us support local libraries, and pass on books to eager readers, through your book donations and our monthly sales. #booksky #libsky
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.
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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.
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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.
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
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!!
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
