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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 1h

We won’t be accepting donations Mon. Oct. 13 or Tues. Oct. 14 due to stormy weather. Perfect time to stay home and enjoy a cup of tea and a good book! #rainyday #paloalto

Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 1d

That zine is so cool! All Friends of the Library groups are happy to have new volunteers, members, donations of books & media & $, and community members who will share our sales & activities with the community! Not only do we serve libraries, but we also serve non-profits, teachers, & more. ❤️

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 1d

“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

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 4d

Featured books (part 2):

- My Mama Says There Aren't Any Zombies, Ghosts, Vampires, Creatures, Demons, Monsters, Fiends, Goblins, or Things by Judith Viorst, illustrated by Kay Chorao
- Apples and Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell, illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell

Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 4d

Featured Books (part 1):
- Dorrie and the Blue Witch by Patricia Coombs
- The Vanishing Pumpkin by Tony Johnston, illustrated by Tomie dePaola
- The Don't Be Scared Book by Ilse-Margret Vogel

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 4d

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

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 11d

🧵 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...

Graphic for PEN America report titled 'Banned in the USA: The Normalization of Book Bans'. Features a stack of colorful books in front of a blackboard with '22,810 books banned in U.S. public schools, 2021-2025' written in chalk.

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 10d

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

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Carpe Librarium @carpelibrarium.bsky.social · 23d

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

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · Sep 11

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!

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · Sep 9

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

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · Aug 28

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.

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Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · Aug 28

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

Keep reading, friends. 📚

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Boze the Library Owl @sketchesbyboze.bsky.social · Aug 22

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.

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Cat Hughes @celticqueen13.bsky.social · Aug 23

#books are awesome.

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · Aug 15

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

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · Aug 14

Today in Mark As Read, @mollytempleton.com's ode to the vanishing mass market paperback:

reactormag.com/we-all-miss-...

We All Miss Mass Market Paperbacks - Reactor

It's partly nostalgia, but there really is something special about those books...

reactormag.com

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · Aug 7

On sale at the Friends of the Palo Alto Library this Saturday and Sunday! People line up at the Children’s Room. It will be in the Vintage area.

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · Aug 6

Featured Children's Books:
1) Babushka's Mother Goose by Patricia Polacco
2) Circus by Jack Prelutsky, illustrated by Arnold Lobel
3) Oh, What a Busy Day! by Gyo Fujikawa
4) The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton
5) The Sailor Dog by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Garth Williams

Fopal.org

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · Aug 6

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

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · Aug 5

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

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · Aug 1

Can't make it today? We'll be back tomorrow! Aug. 1-2, at the Computer History Museum! Find us at Exhibit 44, right at the entrance!

Learn more at vcfed.org/events/vinta...

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · Aug 1

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

Frank from Friends of the Palo Alto Library chats with a customer at Vintage Computer Festival West, at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA.

Preparing the tables for Vintage Computer Festival West with boxes of books and more.

Getting the tables ready with lots of books and more for Vintage Computer Festival West at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View.

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · Jul 29

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

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