Friends of the Livermore Library

04/01/2026

See the Teen Art Exposition exhibit showcasing the works of talented local Livermore youth artists. Original artwork was entered by tweens and teens in grades 6 - 12 on the theme of ADVENTURE and will be on display during April 2026.

A reception for the artists will be held at Civic Center Library Community Room on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. Artists and all community members are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

Teen artists in attendance will have the chance to win a variety of raffle prizes. Artists must be present to win. All Teen Art Expo prizes and supplies have been generously funded by the Friends of the Livermore Library.

03/29/2026

President Dave Runyon presenting our Media Chair, Callie Hamilton, with her 2025 Volunteer of the Year award at our March board meeting! 🎉🏆

02/07/2026

02/07/2026

Tri-Valley for Black Lives returns to Civic Center Library on Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. for a night of trivia in celebration of Black History Month! Play for a chance to win prizes, sponsored by the Friends of the Livermore Library. This is a family friendly event for all ages, and no registration is required.

02/07/2026

Here are some photos from Literacy Program reception for adult learner authors! It was tremendously moving and uplifting to listen to the authors read their pieces - most of which were on the theme of “What Livermore Means to Me.” Our library’s Literacy Program, which began 40 years ago, benefits both the adult learners and our community in an enduring and meaningful way.

01/27/2026

We had a wonderful turn out last night at the screening of The Librarians! Thank you to all who came out to support us and Livermore Indivisible!

01/14/2026

Did you all go for the gold and read as many books as possible? The Winter Reading Olympics officially ends January 15, 2026, which means Thursday the 15th is the last day for your reading to count towards earning prizes. Don't forget to log your reading on the Beanstack app or website, or on your paper gameboard. We thank you for participating in the Reading Olympics fun. Everyone is a winner in our book!

Many thanks to the Friends of the Livermore Library for making our Winter Reading Olympics program possible.

01/14/2026

“A different kind of superhero movie.” says The Hollywood Reporter. “A gripping story of what is at stake when curiosity and thinking are endangered… It introduces viewers to the everyday and increasingly vital heroes pushing back.” says Variety. Join us on January 25 for a one-night screening of , followed by a panel discussion with librarians. Doors open at 6PM with a showtime of 7PM. Get tickets now or https://bit.ly/LIRead. All proceeds benefit , co-sponsors of the event with Livermore Indivisible.

01/06/2026

America’s war on books is more than a war with words. The award-winning documentary takes us along as an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond. Librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy. Get tickets now for this one-night showing in Livermore January 25! Doors open at 6PM with a showtime of 7PM. All proceeds benefit , co-sponsors of the event with Livermore Indivisible. Tickets available now at The Vine or https://bit.ly/LIRead.

12/31/2025

The Librarians Will Save Us! From Academy Award nominee and Peabody winner , the new feature documentary is a rallying cry for freedom to read. As book banning sweeps across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate, brave librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. Get tickets now for this single showing at The Vine Theater in Livermore, January 25, 2026 at 7 pm, https://bit.ly/LIRead. A panel discussion with librarians will follow the film, facilitated by Livermore Advocates for Public Education. All proceeds benefit , who with Livermore Indivisible are sponsoring this event.

12/21/2025

Here’s a great Christmas gift idea! The activist in your life (or any fan of reading) will love tickets to this award-winning documentary on book bans in the U.S. featuring a different type of superhero, Librarians! , a rallying cry for freedom to read, is showing at The Vine in Livermore one night only, January 25, 7 pm. Tickets are available now, https://bit.ly/LIRead. A panel discussion with librarians will follow the film, facilitated by Livermore Advocates for Education. Brought to you by Livermore Indivisible and Friends Of The Livermore Library (FOLL). All proceeds benefit FOLL.