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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 14h

 Featured books:
- The First Thanksgiving by Jean Craighead George, illustrated by Thomas Locker
- Chanuko: The Festival of Lights by Sophia N. Cedarbaum, illustrated by Clare & John Ross

Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 14h

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 · 1d

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 · 4d

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 · 8d

"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 · 10d

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

Paula Wirth @paulawirth.bsky.social · 10d

As Halloween approaches, here’s some amazing illustration by Mac Harshberger for The Singing Crow and Other Poems, by Nathalia Crane. New York, Albert & Charles Boni, 1926. www.flickr.com/gp/inkvision...

Girl, owl, and cat in graveyard, illustrated in black and white with yellow accents by Mac Harshberger

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 12d

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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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 23d

This is really lovely.

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · Jan 24

PEN America responds to action taken today by the Department of Education dismissing complaints about book bans and referring to them as a “hoax”:

"All students deserve to see themselves and the world around them reflected in the books shelved within their public schools.“ pen.org/press-releas...

PEN America Criticizes "Alarming" and "Dismissive" Language on Book Bans by U.S. Education Department - PEN America

Kasey Meehan, director, Freedom to Read, at PEN America, said: "For over three years we have countered rhetoric that book bans occurring in public schools are a “hoax.” They are absolutely not. This k...

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Friends of the Palo Alto Library @fopal.bsky.social · 26d

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 · 26d

“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 · 29d

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 · 29d

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 · 29d

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 · Oct 1

🧵 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 · Oct 2

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 · Sep 19

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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