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.

this totally brown library (#94238) is jammed pack with fiction books with some nonfictions…read more reads: "Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk" (Peter L. Bernstein) *a meticuolusly researched book involving risks, probability, modeling in all related fields thruout human experience. fieldings explained but not throughly explored. some examples. -how dice and other games of gambling was created and cheating evolved -the invention of insurance for seafaring vessels for English & Spanish days *devolopment of actuarial tables on human mortality lead to the selling of life insurance. -how mathematics changed from letters to numbers, after adding an 0. -the origin of derivative. a side bet to manage risk. ..how Nobel Prize winners invented a formula for managing risks. Long Term Capital Manage ment went bankrupt using proprietary system, losing $4 biiion + -"random walk theory" describes stock activity accurately. no research establishes clear reason why stocks go up or down. *literally hundred + of theories, studies, theorems reviewed, explained. worth reading to learn much about nothing.

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.

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!

This is a place that gives me hope for humanity - it's well organized and aims to make the world a…read morebetter place. Before the pandemic, I would bring large blocks of Styrofoam there. Now they only take Styrofoam from El Cerrito residents. But it's still a great place!

The only problem I have about El Cerrito Recycling Center is the parking spaces. I am horrible on…read morereversing my car and aligning with the space. Am I going to give El Cerrito Recycling Center a bad review...NO! I was able to recycle used motor oil, regular AA/AAA batteries, Bluetooth Speakers, Computer monitors, Computer towers, printers, scanners, perhaps anything I am allowed to recycle at this location. I have been going to the El Cerrito Recycling Center since 1998. This place has gone through a lot of changes especially the parking spaces (yes I will continuing mention that). Thankfully nobody has DARE to trash this location and it is a good thing that they manage to keep the area in great condition. Keep the great work!

Wow what a pleasant surprise!…read more On a busy street in Benicia is one of the more cute little free library boxes I've seen. There's even a little faux white picket fence on the side which makes it especially cute. It's very well-maintained, and appears to be mostly wood with perhaps some vinyl. The day that I visited it was well stocked with both soft covers and hard covers. This street is one of the more cute streets in town. Check out the fun lawn ornaments at the house next door.

I had the pleasure of visiting this community library in Penngrove, CA called The Sitting Room…read moretoday. It is in a private individual's home who has opened her lovely house to the public as a library of books centering women writers. The whole place was extremely charming and well organized, with various rooms representing different collections such as poetry, the performing arts, an entire section dedicated to books by and about Virginia Woolf, a beautiful altar setup to Maya Angelou and her books, complete with a powerful quote of hers on the wall, several bookcases of publications by lesbian writers which were built "into a closet," funnily enough, and a whole room dedicated to the obituaries of noteworthy women. This place is a vast archive of relevant materials all focused on women authors and thinkers. The grounds, including the back and front yards, are beautified by numerous standing redwoods towering over the house. It created a very welcoming sanctuary that made you really want to sit there and browse and read for hours. All of this is dedicated to women writers. J.J. Wilson and her staff of enthusiastic volunteers are to be highly credited and praised for giving this unique and beautiful gift to our community. Such a rich and exciting dwelling place, and community center for us all to enjoy! I highly recommend you visit! Go check it out, and set aside a few hours for browsing and sampling, like a visit to a bakery for those of us who love to read.

This is a hidden gem in Rohnert Park! This is a private free library, where you can borrow books…read morefor free, and even host events. There is a little kitchen too so you can serve some snacks to your group. I found this place because I was invited to an event for the women who work at Sonoma State. We had a lovely time, sipping wine and eating snacks, relaxing in the garden. I found a book on my way out, and one of the volunteers was happy to chat with me about it and let me take it right away. Can you believe it?? This is truly a spot for book lovers. They just let you take books -- no membership card, no due dates, just readers creating a space for each other. It is a really quaint and relaxing place. I can't believe more people don't know about it!

This brown little library (#64694) has a small selection of children's. fiction, & nonfiction…read morebooks. reads: : "The boxcar children:Houseboat Mystery" (gertrude chandler warner). the boxcar children (henry, jessie, violet,& benny) have moved into an housboat in a small town. they noted with curiousity how seemngly random facts seem related: -why was a horse looking so thin, malnourished? -why a man was being extorted $$? what secret was he trying to hide? -why was a vase stolen from an auction? is the strange behavior of a boy who bought a box of clothes related? -a missing clock. discovering the stolen vase in their houseboat. is the "break-in of their houseboat related? -is the mysterious black car with 2 men part of the puzzle? -the adults in the story soon find a connection with random facts that stood out. *story may be simplistic, geared for young readers,. in a small town, it wasn't "rocket science".

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 large blue and white framed library (#90076) is located in front of the Monument Crisis…read moreCenter, design is unique. inside is mostly children's book in english & spanish. reads: "Esperanza Rising" (Pam Munoz Ryan) *novel is a fictionalized version of her grandmother's experience living in Mexico, then moving to the U.S. it describes an immigrant's trials & tribulations. -when wealthy Papa is murdered by bandits in Mexica, Experanza's mom declines to marry a "corrupt" uncle banker. he wanted her status so he could attain political office. -Mom's entourage escaped secretly to California. mom subsequently get's sick from valley fever, then influenza. -Experanza ,while still a minor, decides to do manual labor to support the family. -Grandma is also smuggled out of Mexico a year later, re-uniting the family.