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FUNDRAISER THIS WEEK

Show Your Support for the Library
 
Come on out to Taziki's on Thursday from 4-9:00pm. Be sure to mention the Friends Fundraiser at check out and the Friends will get 20% back. This applies to online orders as well. Be sure to show your support and invite others to do the same.
 
 

SPRING BOOK SALE, APRIL 25-27
 
The Friends of the Library are hosting their Spring Book Sale on April 25-27. We’ll have fiction and nonfiction, children’s, teen’s and adult books. Several are like new condition as well as library discards. There’s something for everyone. You may even find a first or signed edition hidden amid the stacks. Bargain prices: $1 for hardbacks and $0.50 for paperbacks and kids books.
 
Friday, April 25 from 5-7pm will be our members’ only preview sale. Friends look out for your entry ticket to be emailed to you prior to the sale. Not a member? Or has your membership lapsed? No problem – you can renew Friends’ membership or join on Friday night for only $10 and enjoy the preview sale. 
 
The sale will open to the public on Saturday, April 26 at 9am-3pm.
Sunday, April 27 is fill- a-bag day from 1-3pm. Come fill a paper grocery sack full of books for only $6!
 
We’re looking for some volunteers! Call the library at 205-664-6822 if you are interested in helping set up on Thursday, run the sale over the weekend, or break down on Sunday.
 
Not interested in adding to your collection currently and/or looking to declutter a little? We will accept your gently used books prior to our sale. Please no text or course books, dictionaries, or encyclopedias. We will not accept any video or audio tapes. Please only bring your best items – unbroken, clean, with no mold or dirt.

 NEW WAY TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
As your membership dues lapse, you will get an email invoice from PayPal. The email will contain a link to follow to renew your membership. It will have our logo on the top of the invoice and you'll receive a receipt from paypal. 
 
You are welcome to continue to renew your memberships by cash or check at the library as you have before if you wish. Please call the library with any questions or concerns. 
UPCOMING EVENTS BY OUR FRIENDS


National Library Week
April 6 – 12, 2025


National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.
 
Tuesday, April 7: National Library Workers Day is a day to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.
 
Amanda Turner will set up a sign up sheet to bring snacks and treats to show appreciation to our library staff. If you're interested in participating, please contact Amanda at dawnlight_2000@yahoo.com
Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the library!

August 4-8, 2025
Annual Meeting
 
 
Monday, April 14, 2025
Nan Abbott Room
6:00pm
Help us reach our goal!
Your contributions will help us fill our new library with innovative elements that will enhance and elevate service to our community.
Albert L. Scott Library
100 9th Street NW
Alabaster, Alabama 35007
(205) 664-6822

https://www.cityofalabaster.com/221/Library