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Friends of the Almaden Branch Library


Contact and Membership Information | Friends Calendar | Book Sales

The Friends of the Almaden Library is a dynamic group of people who help enhance the services and programs of the Almaden Branch Library by means of fundraising (mainly the sale of gently used and sometimes new books) and volunteer efforts. We recently celebrated our 25-year anniversary, and are moving ahead in support of our new facility which opened in May 2006.

Contact and Membership Information

Friends of the Almaden Library
6445 Camden Ave.
San José, CA 95120-2823
(408) 808-3040
Visit our website: AlmadenFriends.org
President/Membership: Linda Spencer, Linda@spencer40.com
Vice-President: Nancy Koppel, NJKoppel@aol.com
Treasurer: Liesel Wilson, Lieseli@yahoo.com
Secretary: Barbara Beswetherick, Barbwest1@netzero.net
Contact: Linda Spencer, Linda@spencer40.com
Number of members: 117
Meetings: Four meetings per year: One meeting before and one meeting after each of the two annual book sales. The meeting in May is also the Annual Meeting and includes the election of officers for the coming year.
How to Join: Everyone interested in supporting the Almaden Branch Library is welcome to join our Friends group. Membership privileges: subscription to our newsletter which is sent out several times each year, sorting book and audiovisual donations to get them ready for the lobby book sale area and our book sales, helping at our book sales, fellowship, and fun. Pick up a blue membership application, called "Become a Friend," in the lobby book sale area or in the library. Fill out the form and give it to a librarian or a library staff member or else mail it to: Friends of the Almaden Library; 6445 Camden Avenue; San Jose, CA 95120-2823. You can also find the membership application online at our Web site. There are no dues required for membership; however, we welcome donations with a check made out to Friends of the Almaden Library. We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit, organization, and donations are deductible on federal and state income taxes. If you have any questions, contact Linda Spencer at (408) 997-7319 or email Linda@spencer40.com.

2009-2010 Friends Calendar

Spring 2010 Sale Activity
February 23, 2010
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Pre-sale Meeting
Location to be announced
April 17, 2010
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Book Sale
in the Community Room
May 25, 2010
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Post-Sale & Annual Meeting
Location to be announced
Fall 2010 Sale Activity
September 16, 2010
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Pre-sale Meeting
Location to be announced
November 6, 2010
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Book Sale
in the Community Room
November 16, 2010
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Post-Sale
Location to be announced

Book Sales

There are books in the lobby sale area available for purchase at any time that the building is open. To find the lobby sale area, enter the front door of the building and turn right just past the Community Center front desk. Price information is posted there, and payment is on the honor system with cash or checks to be deposited where indicated.

Donations of gently used books and audio-visual items are gladly accepted (with the exception of Reader's Digest Condensed Books) and can be deposited in the book donation bin in the front lobby of the building.

Two special book sales per year: the third Saturday in April and the first Saturday in November.

Upcoming Special Book Sales:

Sat, Apr 17
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Spring Book Sale - Friends of the Almaden Library
The Almaden Branch Library is having its huge Spring Book Sale and this is an event you won't want to miss. This popular event will be staged in the large community room next to the library's entrance. At this book sale there will be a large selection of gently used and sometimes new books covering a wide range of topics and interests. Entertainment videos, DVDs, CDs and cassettes will also be available for purchase. There will be a special "Bag of Books" sale from 2 to 3 p.m. All proceeds benefit Almaden Branch Library programs and services. If you love books, you won't want to miss this event.
This event takes place in the Large Community Room


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