this red framed, dark brown sided library (# ) with a slanted red roof has the usual fiction and…read morenon fiction books. reads: "The One Percent Doctrine: Deep Inside America's Pursuit of It's Enemies Since 9/11" (Ron Suskind) *after Bush & Co. ignored warnings about al Queda from the outgoing Clinton adminstration, Bushco went after al Queda with a vengeance, by invading Iraq. (after losing Bin Laden who was trapped in Afghanistan.) some random events/policies of Bushco -extralegal wiretaps focused on limiting the spread of nuclear weapons by focusing on Khan of Pakistan who openly sold nuclear knowledge. 2d focus was invading Iraq. -they earched worldwide for al Queda associates who may be plotting the next attack on America. torture was a tool to force information from associates. -in the US, 2000+ Arabs & Arab Americans were racially profiled for acting "strange". when charges weren't filed due to lack of actionable evidence, Bushco had them deported. -the cheney doctrine declared: "...If there's a 1% chance that Pakistani scientists are helping al Queda build or develop a nuclear weapon, we have to treat it as a certainty in terms of our response" -early '03, surveillance on al Queda sources went silent, they no longer used Western Union, the internet or any former means of communicating. -Nov '03, Norwegian intelligence relayed an al Queda video imploring their followers to focus attacks on Spain, Britain, & Poland. (they had sent troops to Iraq). *this lead the CIA to believe it was local affiliates of al Queda doing the planning & funding, no longer from al Queda central. -during the '04 Presidential campaign, leaks from the CIA indicated the war in Iraq was beginning to turn into a civil war. shortly, top levels of the CIA were replaced. their new duty was to craft plans to support the administration's agenda, not to be a "fact-finding" agency that raises questions. -in Oct. 2004, Bin Laden broadcasted an anti-Bush message, essentially a campaign ad to vote for Bush . (the consensus of the CiA) Suskind holds Bush & co responsibie for the extralegal wiretaps, and the misquided missions.

How unique is this LFL!! So clever and colorful with paintings of Dr. Seuss characters and quotes…read moreon every inch of this cute, blue community book box! Oh, the places you'll go indeed, when you expand your mind and open the spine of a book! I was a former English teacher and advocated reading all sorts of literature to my students. Fancy a love story, an adventure, a historical drama, an autobiography, a sci-fi tale, a poetic piece, a best seller, a Shakespearean tragedy (I chose a copy of MacBeth to take home!) a comical farce, a political view?? This library has it all! Well, almost! If your interests lean toward theology, you are out of luck! I love the imaginative and mostly welcoming spirit of this Little Free Library. The steward of this neighborhood library lets their personal views hinder some types of books they allow included though, which of course is their prerogative. I'm thankful actual libraries welcome a variety of books, opinions and points of view despite political, social, or religious affiliation. Of course, no one wants these LFLs to be inundated with just one genre of book, but to ban certain books is questionable to say the least. I think anyone's voice should be heard, "no matter how small", and I think Horton would agree. Come sit on the hand painted bench, it's a little nook! You may take a load off to read a good book! Feel free to take a book home or maybe leave one! Either way, you are bound to have lots of fun! (But don't leave religious books, they frown on that! Which is rather prejudice, says this cat in the hat!) To "throw" books away is sad and quite rude, Freedom of speech is my foremost attitude. The sign says "be kind" and on that we agree But the box & your minds should be open and free! To be inclusive, welcome all sorts books People vary in tastes, personalities and looks! Yet you are the steward, to boycott is your choice But I'd rather see everyone's books and hear their voice! Science, history, poetry, theology or romance I think all titles should be given a chance! The creativity on this library has earned them 5 stars, But don't discriminate on topic, or put freedom in jars Dr. Seuss was a genius, and came to other's defense I wonder how he'd feel? But that's just my two cents!

Well-stocked little library right in front of Blackhand Coffee. Outdoor seating. Street parking…read more Easy to access.

What a novel place to install a Little Free Library (pardon the pun)! This cute library is in this…read morehip neighborhood in the Fan! It's a busy intersection and in front of a coffee shop, the perfect spot to grab a cuppa joe and sit on the picnic tables with a good book!! Most of these little libraries have a library number, but I didn't see one on this box. The books were a bit disorganized but, of course, that's a "people issue". On the back of this library, there's a cool painting of the legendary John Prine, folk/country singer/song writer, which is notably awesome. His music has been enthralling audiences since the 1970's, and he has been compared to Bob Dylan. As a side note, I learned that John Prine passed away on April 7, 2020 due to complications due to Covid-19. His humorous lyrical style will be missed... but his music lives on. His last song was released posthumously, "I Remember Everything" which is the perfect tribute to a year encapsulating 2020! No doubt this Little Free Library will get a lot of action by passerby and I will be sure to add some books to this popular spot to encourage the literary community!!

Cute neighborhood Little Free Library in a cul-de-sac neighborhood. Love this brightly colored…read morewhite and turquoise house! It doesn't have a number on it yet, I'll update ASAP! The selections in this cute library range from children's books to classics!! With schools delayed due to Covid, and libraries temporarily closed, this is a great alternative to catch up on your reading!

The Harry G. Daniel Park at Iron Bridge is huge so it would be challenging to find this library…read morebox. I've tried to place the pin at the exact spot but Yelp may move it. Upon entering the park from the west, take the second right turn. It is near the playground. The box stands on a single post, painted red on all four sides with a white wood roof. The door handle/pull fell off or was stolen but it opens easily. Inside, not much of a selection today with only a few books and some samples of Parent Life magazine. It's great that there is a library here but I have experienced better. [Review 18095 overall - 1374 in Virginia - 1617 of 2022.]

Don't get stumped!! Have a seat on the tree stumps outside of this cute Little Free Library nestled…read moreunder some trees next to the post office! The steward of #16533 has set up a cute spot to sit and read or do a drive by! This box would be nicer if it were neater and it could use an oomph! Spruce up the "roof" and add some mixed inventory. I like fiction, but needs some variety! Next time I come by, I'll add some poetry to this library! But I love LFL's!! Take a book, return a book! Hey! I came back by and added some books!! Enjoy! Keep America reading!

Not technically a LFL, but this community free library fits the bill! This park book box is…read morefashioned after an old barn and it is filled with great reads, mostly fiction and some history books! I found a few interesting novels! I wish they would have included several children's books; cow-abunga dude, the youngsters need so rep! No kid-ding, you're bound to find a book that suits your fancy if you like beach reads! Don't be a chicken, open the barn door and take a book or leave a book! You'll find it at Crump Park, next to the playground where the kids are horsing around! Next time I come by here, I will add some children's and teen selections!