Friends of the Palo Alto Library

Friends of the Palo Alto Library, known affectionately as FOPAL, is a member-supported non-profit organization headquartered in Palo Alto, California. FOPAL boasts 14 employees and generates annual revenue of $2.5 million. FOPAL's mission centers on supporting the Palo Alto Public Library and its patrons. They achieve this through three primary avenues: volunteerism, book sales, and advocacy. Their dedicated volunteers organize both monthly and online book and media sales, utilizing donations from the local community. The funds raised through these sales are strategically invested back into the Palo Alto library system. These proceeds purchase new books, media, online resources, essential equipment, and contribute to funding enriching special programs offered across the city's five public libraries. Interested individuals can learn more about FOPAL's activities and explore their offerings by visiting their website: fopal.org.