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

Just a few of the many Fall & Winter Holiday books you’ll find in the Children’s Room this weekend, Nov. 8-9! #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

If you're mad about Daylight Saving Time, you could blame Benjamin Franklin, who first suggested the practice in 1784. His cheeky theory was that if people rose with the summer sun, they wouldn’t have to buy so many candles. Let your lower paraffin bills comfort you today.

"When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near Halloween." Another wonderful and whimsical drawing by FOPAL volunteer @dailymarizaki www.instagram.com/p/DQZltztCQ2Z/

Amazing spooky vintage book illustration, found at a FOPAL book sale! 🦉 🐈‍⬛ 🪦

Drop off up to 12 boxes or bags of books, music & more, and support Palo Alto Libraries with your donation! M-F 3-5pm, SAT 1-5pm. FOPAL.org/donate

PEN America responds to action taken today by the Department of Education dismissing complaints about book bans and referring to them as a “hoax”: "All students deserve to see themselves and the world around them reflected in the books shelved within their public schools.“ pen.org/press-releas...

“By reading we discover our world, our #history, and ourselves.” — Daniel J. Boorstin, American historian Go on a journey of discovery at Friends of the #PaloAlto Library October Book Sale, open tomorrow, Sunday Oct. 12 1-4pm. FOPAL.org

It's that spooky time of year! Find the perfect vintage book to get you in the Halloween spirit in the Children’s room at the FOPAL sale this weekend, Oct. 11-12, 2025. #paloalto #booksky fopal.org

🧵 In 2025, book censorship in the United States is rampant and common. Never before in the life of any living American have so many books been systematically removed from school libraries across the country. Read our new report "The Normalization of Book Banning" at: pen.org/report/the-n...

Save the date! October 11-12 for Books, Music, Movies, Puzzles, Games & More! All to support Palo Alto City Libraries!

I wouldn't tell people if I won the lottery, but there would be signs... #BookSky #Books #Library

It’s that time again! Two days of books, music, movies and more! All supporting Palo Alto Libraries - see you this weekend, Sept. 13-14!

This month we have an incredible donation of Time Magazines going back decades. Find your favorite memory in the Main Room and Bargain Room Sept. 13-14. Go back in TIME! #read

Our sorting room is bare! Support the #PaloAlto Library with your donation of books and media! Details and directions at fopal.org/donate Open for drop-off donations of up to 6 boxes/bags M-F 3-5pm and now 1-5pm Saturday! Contact us for larger donations/pickup. #libsky #books

Just a friendly reminder that your desire to have a bookshelf with a rolling ladder is valid. Don’t allow anyone to disrespect you by telling you otherwise.

“You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.” ~Ray Bradbury Keep reading, friends. 📚

If you’re someone who still reads for pleasure, you are a marvel. If you’re able to unplug from all the chaos of our entertainment culture and disappear into the warmth and solace of a book, that is a rare gift and I’m very glad to know you.

#books are awesome.

Support Palo Alto City Library with your donation of books, music & more. Drop off up to 6 bags/boxes Mon-Sat, 3-5pm. For details and directions, larger donations, or to see what we accept, visit fopal.org/donate #libsky #books #comicbooks #paloalto

Today in Mark As Read, @mollytempleton.com's ode to the vanishing mass market paperback: reactormag.com/we-all-miss-...

These amazing picture books (and more) will be available in the Vintage section of the Children’s Room at this weekend's Friends of the Palo Alto Library Book Sale, AUG 9-10. #PaloAlto #Libsky

The perfect #summerreading, music and more can be found this weekend, Aug. 9-10 at the Friends of the #PaloAlto Library Book Sale. Details at FOPAL.org #libsky

We're at Vintage Computer Festival West today -- drop by and say hi – and pick up some computer books, manuals, software, hardware, ephemera and more. bit.ly/vcf-tickets #vintagecomputing #VCFwest #compsci #sfbayarea

Join us at Vintage Computer Festival West in Mountain View at the Computer History Museum this weekend August 1-2. We'll be bringing vintage computer books, manuals, software, hardware, ephemera, and more! bit.ly/vcf-tickets #vintagecomputing #VCFwest #compsci #sfbayarea

Save the date! August 1-2, join FOPAL at the Vintage Computer Festival (VCF West) at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View. We’ll be bringing computer books, software, hardware, manuals, and more. @vcfederation.bsky.social #retrocomputing #vintagecomputers

This month in “Nature and Animals”, don’t miss the many incredible books we have related to our gorgeous coasts and the animals that inhabit them, including coastal foraging and ocean creatures.  See you this weekend at our July 12-13 book sale! fopal.org _ #nature #paloalto #booksale

Support Palo Alto Library this weekend at our July 12-13 Book Sale! 2 Days, 3 Rooms, thousands of books on every topic, kids’ books, music, movies, games, and more! FOPAL.org #paloalto #libsky #summereading

We’ll have a table of choice records (many true M- condition records we’ve been squirreling away) at this upcoming swap! Admission is free. Lots of jazz, 80s free jazz, esoteric rock, etc. This Sunday, July 13, 11am-5pm at 1201 Minnesota Street, SF. #records #vinyl #sfevents #recordswap

Everyone should be able to see themselves reflected in the books they read and feel comfortable about being the person they want to be. Find books in this list that reflect on the LGBTQ+ experience along with titles about pride, tolerance, and diversity:

Support Palo Alto Library this weekend at our June 14-15 Book Sale! Plus, FOPAL members can enter early on Saturday, from 9-11am, for our Members’ Early Sale. Become a member! Learn more at FOPAL.org #paloalto #libsky

Proceeds from your tax deductible book and media donations support the Palo Alto City Library with the purchase of books, streaming services, funding for community events and programs, equipment, and more. fopal.org/donate #libsky #paloalto #library

This weekend, support Palo Alto City Library at our May 10-11 Book Sale (and Music Popup!) 2 days, 3 rooms, and thousands of books on every topic to choose from – plus CDs, records, games, puzzles, and more! www.fopal.org/book-sale-info #libsky #books #paloalto

Did you know that in addition to our monthly Book Sale, we sell used books, music, and more at three #PaloAlto libraries? Support Palo Alto City Library at our in-library store at Mitchell Park and gondolas at the Downtown and Rinconada branches! www.fopal.org/library-stores #bayarea #libsky #books

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! Some #paloalto area bookstores to visit any day of the year – www.indiebound.org/independent-bookstore-day/map?q=Palo+Alto

May 10th, come to Cubberley Community Center in #PaloAlto for a day full of art, books, music, performance, food, and fun for the whole family. paloalto.gov/caspevents Learn more about our May 10-11 book sale and music popup at fopal.org

Due to ongoing construction by the city, we’ve changed the location of drop-off donations. See details: www.fopal.org/where-to-don...

Be sure to check out filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor's new @pbs.org documentary "Free for All: The Public Library," premiering April 29! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/04/23/n...

Thank you Rep. @pettersen.house.gov & Rep. Pat Fallon for introducing legislation to streamline the process for special districts - including library districts - to access federal funding. This bill would improve funding processes for library districts nationwide: fallon.house.gov/news/documen...

Just a reminder, our Sunday Book Sale hours have changed to 1-4pm. fopal.org #paloalto

Support the Palo Alto City Library at our April 12-13 weekend Book Sale. Two days, 3 rooms, and thousands of books on every topic to choose from! Plus CDs, records, games, puzzles, and more! www.fopal.org/book-sale-info #paloalto #libsky

Sure, I go to the library for books, but also sometimes I go just to exist in a space that's welcoming, organized, comfortable, judgement-free, and run by knowledgeable, helpful, passionate people, because that energy is straight up medicinal.

Library funding in the US is under attack. #TakeActionForLibrariesDay is Thursday, April 10. Show Up #ForOurLibraries by telling Congress to protect federal support for libraries ala.org/showup And follow @librarypolicy.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #FundLibraries #NationalLibraryWeek

It's National Library Workers Day. In the fight to protect the freedom to read, library workers have been under attack. For #NLWD25, show them your support and let them know we have their backs! Send your library a thank you e-card here: uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea... #NationalLibraryWeek

It's #RightToReadDay Take the time to protect, defend, and celebrate your freedom to read! Check out a banned book. Call Congress to protect Federal Library Funding. bit.ly/protect-library-funding Take action: bit.ly/RightToReadDay @uabookbans.bsky.social #DrawntoFreedom #NationalLibraryWeek

Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek, April 6-12, 2025. Make your mark and get involved with your library by visiting, volunteering, and spreading the word. bit.ly/natlibraryweek25 #libsky #friendsofthelibrary #librarylife #librarylove

Support Palo Alto Libraries at our April 12-13 weekend Book Sale. 2 days, 3 rooms, & thousands of books on every topic to choose from! Prices start at $1-2. Plus CDs, records, games, puzzles, and more! Details at fopal.org Note our new Sunday hours, 1-4pm! #paloalto #books #bayareaevents #booksale

More than 100 people in line for the Friends of the Palo Alto Library book sale. Because some people aren’t ashamed of literacy.

America needs "third places" like our libraries more than we ever have, both functionally and philosophically. www.salon.com/2025/03/30/r... Tell Congress to protect funding #ForOurLibraries. bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries