This review is for FRIENDS OF VACAVILLE LIBRARY (FOVL) operating the WORDS OF WONDER (WOW)…read moreBOOKSTORE located inside this Vacaville Cultural Center Library. The WOW bookstore is open several days per week. It sells donated, used books, CDs, etc., and it is staffed by volunteers. I signed up to volunteer, and was really excited to learn more about donating time to the Book Store and its Board of Directors, as discussed with Volunteer Coordinator Michelle. However my experience when attending the group orientation onsite was met with prejudice and discrimination by Director Cathy. When I arrived for orientation the library staff at the Information Desk directed me to the bookstore located inside and to the right. However the bookstore door was locked. I could see the lights were on and someone was inside so I tapped lightly on the door. Cathy unlocked the door slightly, and looked at me sternly. We were face to face - less than 1 foot apart. I introduced myself, advised I was referred by Michelle, and was there for Volunteer Orientation. Another new volunteer walked up behind me, and said she "was here for the same thing." This volunteer remained about 2 feet behind me. Cathy smiled at her, opened the door wider, reached around and behind me, and shook the other volunteer's hand. Then while looking solely at the other volunteer Cathy told us where to find Michelle and the others (at a table 100 feet away). It was obvious Cathy didn't want to acknowledge, touch or speak with me. The other volunteer was not a woman of color. I am. And since I was clean, well groomed, and well dressed, I can only assume Cathy's indifference and lack of respect was because of a prejudice against women of color. At the very least she didn't feel I deserved the same basic courtesies she extended to the new volunteer standing behind me. Her actions said she didn't value me or my contributions. Shocked by Cathy's overt act of racism I managed to move towards and even participate in the orientation. Alhough I couldn't stop thinking about the way I had been treated. I did tour the bookstore briefly after the group session, at Michelle's urgence. She was excited that I had experience working on and with Boards, and wanted me to meet Cathy. I try to look for the good in people so I decided to give Cathy another chance. However after Michelle introduced us Cathy still didn't give me the greeting she had given my counterpart earlier. No hand shake, no greeting, no smile - just demanded, "tell me (her) about your work history" - with a snarl and superior demeanor. I stopped her interrogation-type inquiry and extended my hand stating I would like to "formally introduce myself." She shook it reluctantly. Still no pleasantries. There was no mistaking that she was speaking with me because Michelle told her someone was interested in volunteering in the bookstore and on the Board of Directors but when she saw it was me she couldn't hide her prejudice, again. I left there knowing I could not volunteer my time or services to an organization whose director looked down upon people and treated them differently because of the color of their skin. I provided feedback to Michelle, and reminded her we are a diverse nation, and expertise and contributions come in all colors. And told her that based on my experience I could not and would not be donating my time or services to FOVL WOW. As long as the Cathy's are in charge here African American or others of color won't be treated with the same dignity and respect. So that's a big no for me.

I used to come here to study often and now I am bringing my toddler here to play. I love the…read moreremodel it's perfect for kids to enjoy time at the library. My toddler was running around the kid section and being a little loud and no one said anything they just allowed us to play and enjoy the space. They also have coloring tables for kids, an assortment of books and computers with kids learning games. There's a nice outdoor area too. We will be coming more often

Nice, clean, quiet outdoor square with businesses adjacent on both sides. There's a place to sit…read morefor reflection. Events are held here regularly.

There weren't any events going on here today but it's still a pretty area. I can see how a festival…read moreor farmer's market would fit into this space. Open patio, several tables, lots of shade trees and a pretty canvas awning. Plenty of street parking on Main Street and around the library on Town Square Place. I didn't spend too much time here though as there's really not much going on today. [Review 17574 overall - 370 in California - 1092 of 2022.]

Clean, beautiful architecture, lovely professors who are passionate about what they do. The…read moredisability services (ASC)? Horrendous. Extremely antiquated environment full of staff that are unqualified, discompassionate, AND uneducated about psychological and learning disabilities. WHICH IS THEIR ENTIRE ROLE. The only thing they can seem to enforce is extra test time---which you have to jump through hoops to schedule. This is another barrier for someone with any disabilities that affect executive functioning. The ASC is responsible for advocating for students and finding an equitable way for them to keep up with their classmates, yet is useless when handling unaccommodating professors. The judgment I've faced here by trying to find reasonable accommodations is inane. Why are you being sassy and argumentative with me when I'm asking for help? A high EQ should be mandatory for a role that involves supporting a community that is highly vulnerable to discrimination. The "Accessibility Services Center" is also incredibly disorganized and frequently don't respond to emails. I have to hound them for updates, which is difficult for a student who is already trying to manage their hectic life. They don't seem to be the most cognitively sharp when trying to "help" disabled students, nor well-versed in Section 504 of the ADA... which should be a basic requirement. I know more about my rights than this place knows left from right. The amount of times I've had to repeat a large swath of information from one person [who promised to relay info] to the next that had seemingly no idea what was going on is ridiculous. I've run into multiple people who interrupted me, spoke over me, or made an underhanded remark at the expense of my abilities. I can't tell if Solano is just hiring people off the street to staff the ASC or what. I had a phone conversation with an older woman from the ASC who was supposed to help me formulate a plan to get back on track with school, and she had no advice that couldn't be applied to a neurotypical student. When I mentioned the barriers I face, she gave a long pause and stated flatly that I should "prioritize the class" and "study more". Why didn't I think of that? I could get better advising from a stranger on Omegle. Horrific experience. 1/10

The bldg is nice and new and accommodates everyone very well. The staff is great and definitely a…read morecomfortable place to absorb some knowledge!!

Bill was extremely helpful we had a blast can't wait for another. F1 sim was by far our fav at…read moreLaguna seca

Christina & all the staff at Ulatis community center were beyond helpful. There great customer…read moreservice & prompt response were very much appreciated as we looked for a venue.

This Little Free Library has a name and that's pretty cool. Spindrift Way is a residential street…read moreand it turns left here, so there's a reasonable amount of space to park your car while you browse. Brown siding with emerald-colored trim, this library has a single door secured by a twist catch. Inside, two shelves and it was quite full. Mostly paperbacks and so my four additional thrillers fit in well as I continue to drain my own home library of books I've already read. This is charter number 99407 and there is no steward or caption listed in the database. [Review 17578 overall - 374 in California - 1096 of 2022.]

"Comes with Free Labyrinth!"…read more Yes it's true! With this little Free Library, you get a bonus Labyrinth! This little Free Library is constructed to look like a little white country church. It is on the grounds of this church, pretty close to their labyrinth, in a beautiful garden setting. What a location! This little Library might be in the most beautiful setting of any Little Library I have visited. Take a stroll around the garden, or sit in one of the convenient benches close by. If you don't find the book that you want, take a spin around the Labyrinth. Thanks to the folks from this church for sitting up such a beautiful garden and free little Free Library. This is really a great asset to your community.

This is another one of the Little Free Library Community book boxes. The idea is to freely trade…read morebooks. I happened to find this as I was biking around town. The day that I visited it was jammed with all kinds of books, especially kids books. It is painted in an attractive turquoise blue color. Like others in this area, it is well-constructed, sturdy, and easy to use.

I LOVE this little book store, it has everything you can possibly think of including book marks and…read morehand made local goods like adorable kitchen towels and little nicnacks and stuff. I went recently and got two hardbacks at a STEAL! I could have spent hours browsing easily. The person working that day was sweet and helpful too. 10/10 can't wait to go back and grab more cool books and stuff

My husband brought me to this bookstore. There's a small parking lot but also street parking. There…read moreas a good selection of kids books and there was also a lot of newer books. I liked that there was a section of Amish books. We were all able to find a book and prices were reasonable. The service was great we had a great experience.

Place is old and dumpy, needs some money pumped into it and inmate workers that aren't all broken…read moreand claim medical ailments all the time. Staff if great, but inmate population sucks.

This place is the greatest place to visit in america.just glorious.to see this prison resort is a…read moreplace to behold.beautifly landscaped and the scenery beats yosemite.being an inmate here I could only imagine.pack up the family and forget disneyland.make cmf vacaville your vacation.