Spring Book Sale

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We held our Spring Book Sales on April 14th 2018 and the net proceeds were $ 3771.00. These funds will be used by our library to add books to its collection, acquire new technology for the patrons and for several other valuable programs that would make an impact to our community.


L-R: Charu Hirve (FAL Board Treasurer), Rosemary Van Lare (Almaden Senior Librarian), Pieter Nordaam (FAL Board member), Tom Trudell (FAL Board President), Joan Wagner (FAL Board Secretary)
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We would like to thank all those who donated books, bought books and volunteered at the book sale.

Many thanks to the Friends, Monta Vista High, teenReach volunteers and the Library Staff for making this event a grand success!​

Our next book sale is on November 3rd, 2018.

2018 Almaden Branch Library Volunteer of the Year

Nancy Koppel

Laura Randall

Laura Randall is a dedicated Friends of the Library volunteer whose primary role is serving as the Sorting Room Manager. Laura manages the book donation sorting processes as well as overseeing the training and scheduling of sorting volunteers. This year-round work is critical to the success of the Friends of the Almaden Library book sales. Laura is always willing to serve in other ways as well, most recently substituting as an ESL Conversation Club Facilitator.

Get to know Laura Randall
  • As a child...
​         Growing up in Richmond (California), I walked to the library         every two weeks to return and checkout books. My       grandmother gave me a new book every Christmas.
  • I am most proud of...
    My teaching career
  • Libraries are...
    The great treasure of any society! Libraries contain the seeds of our society.
  • Read more about all the 2018 San Jose Library Volunteers of the Year at the San Jose Public Library Website.

Book Price Increase

For over 20 years, the prices of our gently used books in the lobby have remained at $1 (for hardbacks) and $ 0.50 (for paperbacks). The funds go to the Almaden Library for programs and material that the City budget cannot cover.

In order to meet rising costs and demands in line with the times, starting August 1, 2018 FAL will be increasing the prices of books to $2 (for hardbacks) and $ 1 (for paperbacks) at the lobby sales as well as the book sales in November and April.

We thank you for your understanding, continued patronage and generous donations​

How Are We Using the Funds Raised...

​FAL has  donated $2000 towards purchase of prizes and funding of special programs at other branches of San Jose Public Library to provide high quality educational programming and Summer Reading Challenge Prizes.

​In addition, we have donated $5000 to fund purchase of Children's Nonfiction & Fiction, Children Picture books, Adult Nonfiction & Fiction, Young Adult Graphic Novels & Fiction for our library.

​All of this is possible only through your generations donations & support!

 Friends of the Almaden Library Funded Programs
                   June & July 2018

We are happy to inform you that the Friends of Almaden Library has funded $2430 towards the following Summer Learning Performers:
​ Musical Storytime: A Very Cranky Bear
 Bubble Magic with Tom Noddy
 Children's Discovery Museum Secret Agent Science
 Mikes's Summer Learning Magic Show
 Coventry and Kaluza
 Move and Sing with Eric Rubin
 For Goodness Snakes

How We Raise Funds

Twice a year, the Friends of the Almaden Library bring out all of the gently used books and media that have been donated and have a one-day sale. The prices are extremely reasonable and the Library's patrons look forward to the events. The money made from these events are donated back to our local library for local programs and needed materials. 

We also have a small amount for sale all year round in the lobby of the Library.

Please come and check out our sales. Every dollar donated goes back to your community!