I love Little Free Libraries…read more They're a way for the owners to be kind and to contribute to their neighborhoods. But I have a special place in my heart for those independent spirited mavericks who don't need someone else's program or website or authorization. They build a box themselves and pack it full of books and call it good. It seems like those folks aren't especially concerned about promotion or getting the word out. They understand that the people near them that love books will find them and hope that those not near them will build their own free library. I hope the owners of this delightful Little Library will allow me to do a bit of promotion on their behalf. It's awesome. Well constructed and beautifully similar to the full sized home, this library was packed to the ceiling with reading material for kids and adults. It's located on a charming, very quiet cul-de-sac and is just a quick walk from the nearest park. And it's just blocks from my home. Which means it will be a regular stop when I've got books to donate or I'm looking for the next interesting book to read.

I discovered this LIttle Free Library at night so, unfortunately, the photos are not that great…read more But it's absolutely beautiful and it's got some features that really make it unique. It's clearly made by an owner with some woodworking skill. It's robust and visually appealing and well put together. Oddly though, its door is noticeably smaller than its body. So you can reach in and then off to one side to books you can't see through the opening. The latch though. The latch is genius. I've seen tons of LFL's with janky spring latches or hooks that help to keep the sagging door on its hinges. Not this baby. The owner of this LFL cut the door and its jamb so they had a fairly tight fit. Then he wrapped the jamb with copper, a metal malleable enough that it would wrap around the jamb but tough enough that it would keep the door snugly closed. It's just awesome. It's elegant and simple and the copper adds a terrific stylish flair to the whole project. Well done!

Very nice public library. I had not been here in a long long time. But the library is awfully…read moresmall, kind of like the one in the City of Artesia. People that work here are not very friendly. Last time I was here there were friendly professional employees. Limited books and magazines. Which is understandable. No where to park as well. Its kind of in a high gang area. But I had no problems driving through here. I give 3 stars because of the attitudes and service. The library itself is wonderful.

I really enjoyed this specific library until about 4 weeks ago when they discriminated me. I felt…read moreuncomfortable and they should really look into this guy. He disturbed my meeting in a study room because he assumed I didn't have access to to it. I did I have been checking these rooms out for about 6 months. It belittled me and the entire vibe from that library changed after that day. They don't talk to me anymore and completely ignore me so today the least the guy with the glasses and beard youre very rude.

Susie's a rebel…read more The Little Free Libraries may have their program but it looks like Susie's decided to go her own way. She loves the "free" part of things but doesn't have any of that official registration stuff and she's definitely tossed that "little" idea. Susie's thinking big, she's goin' large,....no extra large. She's stacking books two deep and three shelves tall and gettin' it done. My girls have friend that could climb inside this library, that's how big it is. There were Barney videos and big books and little books and goofy books and serious books. There were books in three different languages! One was a French Medieval cookbook. I stood there half stunned and thought "I... have a wife.... that loves to cook and ...can read every word! This baby's mine!! Thank you Susie for that generous rebel's heart. We love what you're doin' and we love that you're doin' it large.

Free community box on the corner of Thayer and Missouri. It is hard to miss because of the eye…read morecatching color and shape. It is single layer but it can hold a pretty good number of books. It is open so it's easy to read the titles and get the book that interests you. It looks like it is well kept and well maintained but has a limited book selection.