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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This weekend, stock up on books, music, movies, and more for a cozy Fall, while supporting Palo Alto Libraries! Sept. 12-13 at Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. See FOPAL.org for details.

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Paula Wirth @paulawirth.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Love reading? ❤️ libraries? Think everyone should have access to the internet & resources? Think community centers are important? Join your local Friends of the Library, volunteer, donate, support, and/or start your own! These orgs are vital support for libraries, librarians, programs & events.

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Check out this illustrated vintage children’s book, read by one of our volunteers — The Slant Book by Peter Newell. Found on our eBay store at bit.ly/theslantbook

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Find your fave books, comics, music, movies, and more in Palo Alto this weekend, August 8-9 at Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Rd. - Comics ($.25 each) and Music popup is 10am-2pm Saturday, outside the Main Room. FOPAL.org

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Join us at @computerhistory.bsky.social in Mountain View this weekend, August 1-2, for the Vintage Computer Festival #VCFWest – we’ll be bringing plenty of vintage computing goodies for your collection! Look for exhibitor #52! bit.ly/VCFWest26 #vintagecomputing

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Just some of the comic books going out for our special comic book sale tomorrow, July 11! See details on this, our book sale, and music popup at FOPAL.org

Piles of bankers boxes filled with comic books, surrounded by bookshelves.

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Comic book fans in the SF Bay Area – we are having a huge #comicbooks sale this weekend, Sat. July 11, 10am–3pm, at $1 each! Including #scifi magazines and even some #graphicnovels Your obsession can support Palo Alto Libraries! Deets at FOPAL.org

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

This weekend, May 9-10! Let us help you find your next favorite book, movie, record, or game. Support #PaloAlto libraries! FOPAL.org

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

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!

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pev49.bsky.social @pev49.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

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

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Stop Trump's Proposed Elimination of IMLS!

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. This small but essential federal

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Amy @lolennui.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

books: the rectangle that can’t send you push notifications. Try: books.

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

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. action.everylibrary.org/7_insidious_...

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7 Insidious Myths About Libraries and Reading (the first two kill me)

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

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

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

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

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Shantha Mohan, Ph.D., DTM @shlead.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

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! @fopal.bsky.social @paulawirth.bsky.social #libraries

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Camera: iPhone 15 Pro.
March 25, 2026. At the Library Volunteer Appreciation lunch.

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

See you Sunday, March 15, 1-4pm! Details and directions at FOPAL.org #booksale #libsky #paloalto

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

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

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Doing some home (or car) improvement? We don’t just have books at our sale this weekend, March 14-15. FOPAL.org #homeimprovement #paloalto

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

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

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

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).

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Duke University Press @dukepress.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

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:

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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,…

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

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. bookriot.com/hr7661-book-...

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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.

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

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

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

I've started a LIST of #friendsofthelibrary groups on Bluesky - please share yours, or ones you know about! bsky.app/profile/did:... #libsky #booksky #librarylove

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

“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

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

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.

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

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

See you Sunday, January 11, 1-4pm for our Book (Music, Movies and More) Sale. #paloalto #libsky

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Some of the books to be explored in the Children's Room this weekend, Jan. 10-11. FOPAL.org #PaloAlto #Libsky

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

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: bit.ly/49kZCVr

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!

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

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

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

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

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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."

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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.

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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 – #givingtuesday #paloalto

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Support independent bookstores today, and visit our Book Sale Dec. 13-14 to support Palo Alto Libraries!

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Kingfisher & Wombat @tkingfisher.com · 26/11/2025

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!

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

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

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

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

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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

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Encyclopaedia Britannica @britannica.com · 02/11/2025

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.

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

"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/

Drawing of a volunteer shelving books with a witch's hat, drawn by @dailymarizaki on instagram

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

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

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