Friends of the Palo Alto Library

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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 volunteerism, monthly book sales, and advocacy.

09/11/2026

Get ready for a cozy Fall with books, music, movies and more at our Book Sale this weekend, Sept. 12-13. Support Palo Alto City Library – See FOPAL.org for details.
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09/11/2026

Enjoy the Busy World of prolific author and illustrator Richard Scarry this weekend Sept. 12-13 in the Children’s Room at our monthly Book Sale. We have a fine selection of his whimsical works waiting for you.
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Selection and audio by volunteer Kathryn Brisbin-Hurley

08/31/2026

Today’s vintage book pick, The Slant Book, by Peter Newell, read by volunteer Kathryn Brisbin-Hurley

On our eBay store at https://ebay.io/m/4cEz21
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Due to the extraordinary amount of donations that we have recently received, we need to put a temporary hold on donation...
08/15/2026

Due to the extraordinary amount of donations that we have recently received, we need to put a temporary hold on donations until Tuesday 8/18.

See you on Tuesday!
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08/15/2026
08/07/2026

Find your faves this weekend Aug 8-9 at Cubberley Community Center, with books, comics, music, media, and more. See FOPAL.org for directions and details.
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08/05/2026

What? A two-day book sale (August 8-9), PLUS a Saturday comic book sale AND music popup (Sat. Aug. 8, 10am-2pm)? You won’t want to miss it!

Support Palo Alto City Library and find your new favorite tunes and reads.
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08/02/2026

Last day of the Vintage Computer Festival is Sunday, August 2, 9am-5pm at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA.

Drop by FOPAL’s table (Exhibit #52) for vintage books, manuals, media, and more!

08/01/2026

This weekend is the Vintage Computer Festival (VCF-West) at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA. on Sat. Aug.1 10am-6pm and Sun. Aug.2 9am-6pm.

We’re exhibitor #52, bringing lots of vintage goodies for your collection (and supporting Palo Alto City Library)! See you soon!
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Vintage Computer Federation

05/09/2026

Drop by the Children’s Room this weekend, May 9-10, where we are featuring vintage books by Maurice Sendak and Paul Galdone.

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Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA
94306

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