Physical Location: 1586 Mira Mar Ave…read moreSeaside, CA 93955 This has to be my favorite Little Free Library so far! :D In Monterey for the day I wanted to swing by this locale. This LFL was understated with a locking bungee and held quite a few more books (summer reading styles) than the others I've visited. And somehow they must have known I was coming because the box held a Puppy Bowl book! Score! Stamped with a Little Free Library stamp it was a fantastic wrap up to a really fun Monterey day! Keep on reading folks!

I was in the neighborhood and figured I should see what little libraries Monterey had to offer…read more This location didn't disappoint! Very open road to stop and check out the awesome selection of books. Don't forget to bring a book with you so you can exchange it for another one!

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!

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 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.

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 beautiful little free library is conveniently located near the park. While walking to the…read morepark, children can also grab a book or read one while taking a break from playing. Not only can kids visit this little library, but their older sisters, brothers, and parents can too. This little library is separated into two parts, the bottom shelf being kids books and the top being novels and longer reads intended for an older crowd. For those who don't know how the little free library works, it's basically kind of like a big bird house. Except instead of housing birds, it houses about two or so rows of books. The rule is: you take a book? You should leave a book. Judging by how stocked this library is, it seems that the neighborhood definitely does its part of being fair and following that rule which is awesome! There is also info you can find online on how to find these hidden gems in your neighborhood.

I happened upon this Little Free Library during one of my runs. I was so excited about it that I…read moregrabbed a book even though I still had a couple miles of running back to do. It was definitely worth it. This Little Free Library is located in a very safe, beautiful, and friendly neighborhood. It is easily accessible right next to the sidewalk. There's a cute little bag hook available to hang your bag when returning or grabbing a book or two. The book box is cute and kept full. I was so glad to happen upon this library because I think it is so important for people to have access to hard copy books. This is a great way to share your favorite books with others. Hopefully people will be able to experience the same emotions as you and appreciate the book as much as you do. I will definitely be back multiple times to check out what books are available as well as share some of my favorites.

Nestled in a quiet neighborhood in San Jose is this little Free Library. the books cover lots of…read moredifferent subjects from kids books and mystery novels to political and science, depending on any given day. people are encouraged to take a book for themselves or even leave one. what a great way of sharing. :D

Very cool idea for warmth and friendliness and sharing with neighbors! I will contribute a book…read moreevery so often for inspiration and joy! I hope we can make more of these in the neighborhood! Thanks folks for caring and sharing!

Physical Location: 509 E San Carlos St…read moreSan Jose, CA 95128 This was my first time seeing a Little Free Library. In fact, I'd never heard of the concept before. But apparently it's the new big thing. Hundreds of small exchange stations to encourage reading now that many of the big bookstores are gone, ways of interacting with your neighbors. And best of all? Free books! I am and have been for most of my life an avid reader. In the last few years after graduating I've switched to mostly digital in an attempt to clear out the massive boxes of books needing to be moved each time I relocate. So I adore the concept of take a book, leave a book. No more physical copies needing to be moved. I can pass my pages along and pick up a new weekend read in the process. I love that they're small and unobtrusive, but can fit quite a few books within their walls. Makes my life easy and keeps the honey reading. I love the Little Free Library!

This little library is probably my favorite part about living in Naglee Park. As a relatively avid…read morereader, I think the concept of it is so awesome. Anyone can take or leave a book and best of all, it's free and you can return the book whenever you want. Not only that but also it's almost always a different selection of books every time I pass by. I've been lucky enough to have picked up Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist, a couple Chuck Palahnuik novels, and a bunch of other great reads in the short year or so that it's been there. It really makes up for the fact that SJSU's library is all the way on the other side of campus especially when I just want to casually pick up a book to read in my free time.

Physical Location: 1786 El Codo Way…read moreSan Jose, CA 95124 This Little Free Library was super cute! It boasted several quotes on its doors and 'book holiday ornaments' made from book pages within it. It even had a string of led lights on it's roof! I liked their early 30's - 40's assortment, heavy on children's, parenting, and marriage books and the space seemed really well taken care of - nice to find after another nearby listed LFL was gone when we dropped by. Yay Little Free Library!

This little library looks like there is a lot of care put into it. There is a photo of the woman…read morewho owns this LFL and while we were visiting, she even came out to say hello! There are christmas lights adorning the library. A couple of cute quotes also decorate the doors. The arrangement of books were mostly kid friendly and had more children's books. Bookmarks are also available to take, which I think was a great touch!