A little free library for jigsaw puzzles. Bring one, take one. Or bring several as I did. This…read moreis such a wonderful addition to the neighborhood, especially as more and more people are taking up working on jigsaw puzzles due to the pandemic. Obviously it's an ever changing selection but the day I stopped by there were boxed puzzles in all sizes. Some people will mark if the puzzle is complete or how many pieces are missing. I dropped off some brand new unopened boxes, so get them while you can.

this yellow library with black box has tiny xmas lites attached around it. small & medium sized…read morebooks, mostly fiction. some children's books. reads. "Escape From Freedom" (Erich Fromm) -the rise of market capitalism leaves the worker with freedom that isn't easily attainable. rather than pursuing it individually, the worker entrusts the task to the prevailing political wind. -after Nazism achieved political power. Germans, not wanting to be left out when other political parties were abolished, acquiesced to Nazi policies, going with a winner. -Nazism appealed to the lower middle class who were resentful, hateful of the petty bourgeois, loved the strong, hated the weak. they were petty, hostile, suspected and hated the stranger. to avoid Nazism, Fromm advises democracies to allow citizens to think/act independently in a freer society.

It couldn't be more visible or charming to find this newer Little Free Library in its permanent…read morespot in front of the Painted Lady at the top of "Postcard Row" on Alamo Square. I see the owners lovingly tarp the Little Free Library when rain's expected so books don't get wet and damaged. Tourists linger not only to take a photo in front of this restored Victorian home but often take a book to read on their travels. A kind and thoughtful addition to Alamo Square.

Free mini library in lower haight. Take a book or leave a book. It's well maintained. This is one…read moreof many free library boxes around San Francisco. On the front of the box is a website to learn more.

Someone has donated a few awesome books to this Little Free Library. Yes! This community has taste…read more Steinbeck, Charlotte Bronte, and even an autobiography by Anna Kendrick! I appreciate the fluidity in titles at these community book boxes. You never know what you'll get. A mishmash potpourri of magical words bound in a thin cover. As if anything so flimsy as paper could contain the power of the ideas transposed on them. A community with these book boxes and a live of literature is the place I want to live in. Viva la bibliothèque! Viva le mot!

This LFL is very conveniently located on a residential street just off the Alameda. There are two…read moreseparate boxes, one dedicated exclusively to children's literature, both with a good selection of about 20 books. Grab something to read on your way to a coffee shop nearby. Don't forget to bring a book to leave behind!

Since moving to Japantown and taking walks to explore our cute new neighborhood, we've discovered…read moreLittle Free Library - and I'm obsessed! Each Library has it's own unique feel that makes it something really special - I've seen some plain white almost like an old-school library look, some painted in beautiful bright colors, some decked out as a London phone booth and so many more fun & creative designs. My favorites are the ones that are decked out to be mini versions of the homes they are in front of! Follow them on Instagram for a fun look at all of the Libraries: https://www.instagram.com/littlefreelibrary/ These Libraries are a fantastic spot to drop off any books that you no longer want and maybe pick up a gem or two for yourself! For a full list of locations, to donate or to start your own Little Library, be sure to visit their website: https://littlefreelibrary.org Happy Reading!

Physical Location: 1061 Byerley Ave…read moreSan Jose, CA 95125 This Little Free Library locale sported a bunch of fabulous 30 something summer reads for the engaging woman! And even had a few fun dvd's to trade. This library even had something I hadn't come upon before, a little free bench! Great for a mid morning stroll down the block and a quick reading rest break :D Yay Little Free Libraries!

This little Free Library is on the premises of the Benicia Cat Clinic. I did not see the box at…read morefirst. It's right at the entryway and it's sitting on a bench. The day that I visited it was stocked nicely with a few hardbacks and some soft cover books. I added some business books, so that the customers can read these while they're waiting for their cat. The box is nicely sheltered from the rain, and it's in really good shape. It has a great latch closure. It's not particularly large, but has room for about 15 or 20 books. I laughed when I saw several novels by Lilian Jackson Braun. Of course, she is the author who writes about the cat detective. Remember Koko and yum yum? Do you remember at Jim Qwilleran? While you're here at checkout the Beautiful brick artwork right next to the entrance. Really cute cat art!

Here's a cute book box right near downtown Walnut Creek! I had no idea there was a tract of homes…read morethis close to downtown. The owner of the book box explained that this is one of the original tract of homes in Walnut Creek. While you are here checking out the book box, check out this wonderful cute neighborhood as well. The book box is sort of a dark rustic red with a black metallic roof. The box is very well-constructed. I believe it is based on one of the plans from the little Free Library organization. What makes this box interesting is that there's two stories! The lower story is for magazines and kids books, and the upper compartment is for regular books. It's really close to Lesher theater in Walnut Creek. Just a few houses down on allmond Avenue. Look for the intersection of Almond court and Almond Avenue. You can't miss it! While I was here visiting the book box, I could hear lots of music coming from downtown. Seems like a really fun place! I had a chance to meet the nice owner of the book box and she explained how the box came to be. A neighbor actually gave her the equipment and helped install it for her. The neighbor even dug the hole and put the cement in for the post! Wow I wish I had neighbors like that! None of my neighbors have ever dug post holes for me! So all in all a very nice Community book box. Pleasant location, Pleasant people. t is also a popular book box, as kids walk by frequently.

this futuristic, multicolored striped library (#108749) has a small payload of children's and…read morefiction books. read: "For the Love of the Game:Michael Jordan and Me" (Eloise Greenfield) with illustrations. -dazzling drawings of Michael Jordan (by Jan Spivey Gilchrist) making remarkable, near impossible shots with accompanying prose. -for fans of Jordan and hoops, maybe this book will encourage young people to read more... -i glance at it for a day, brought it back, it was gone days later..

This street has quite a few little free libraries. There's a good reason for this--the husband-wife…read moreteam who makes them and paints them is located close by. They donate their time and skill to help their neighbors, so that other people can have these fun little boxes. On a hot day in summer, I had a opportunity to see some of these little Community book boxes, and also chat with the people who created them. The construction on most is similar. The craftsman explained that he tries to get two boxes out of one big piece of plywood. Then, his wife decorates them. This cute blue and white box is a good example of their work. It's well-constructed and looks like a little house! The day that I visited it was also jam-packed with books. If you get a chance walk around Park Avenue and check out the other boxes. Don't forget to go around the corner to the right and check out the Cat in the Hat Library box.

this large blue box with a lite green frame on a tree stump isn't part of the Little Free Library…read more"system" as it's labeled as "Alice St. Little Library". nevertheless, it's a great addition as there are zero libraries in the surrounding communities. it's on the corner of Alice & 17th St. in front of large apartment. there's nonfiction , fiction, and a single children's book. read: "Xia Yue Le/It's Raining!" (J FiC) all in chinese, -a beginning reader for Chinese readers with simple illustrations. -story revolves around a pond in the open spaces where wild animals (lion, elephant, cows, giraffes, birds, monkeys, ducks go to drink water. -they don't equally share, the bigger animals have primary access. -when the puddle evaporates, rain water replenishes it. -the pics are self-explanatory, knowing a few Chinese words helps a lot.

LFLs are such a gem wherever they pop up! This one especially as Lakeside and surrounding 'hoods…read more(Uptown Oakland & Chinatown) seem to be strangely devoid of them. It could be that I wasn't looking hard enough as well... This is an unofficial Little Free Library, meaning it's not registered thus it won't show up on the official site: https://littlefreelibrary.org That said, that doesn't matter to the average Joe, as its "offering" is exactly the same: piles & piles of books! Classics, some obscure literary choices, exam books & anything that someone wants to part with. The more the better. Major kudos to the individuals who conceived this blue-colored LFL from scratch, and situated it on an underutilized tree stump. It offers a wonderful pulse of the community!