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Altadena Library zines and “Books I’ve Loved in 2020”

fanned out display of five copies of the Altadena Library's new zine "Books I've Loved in 2020"

I just put a handful of copies of Altadena Library‘s new zine Books I’ve Loved in 2020 into our Little Free Library for the neighborhood to enjoy. I’d gotten a preview copy a week ago and loved it.

In addition to our neighborhood LFL, you can find it at the local branches of the Altadena Library (they just re-opened for curbside pick up today) and at select Little Free Libraries around Altadena.

If you love zines, they’ve got a collection of others to check out. They’ve also been hosting a regular zine workshop on the third Saturday of the month. You should be able to pick up a zine kit for the next meeting, which I’m hoping to attend. Maybe I’ll put together a zine featuring some of our local neighborhood Little Free Libraries?

Little Free Library #8424

73 °F clear sky

Some quick recommendations for our neighbor Ella (or other young readers between 6 and 8):

Little Free Library #8424 is Back in Business

Late this morning we’ve finished building and installing a brand new Little Free Library on Harding Avenue between New York Dr. and Berendo St. in beautiful Northeast Altadena, CA!

Last year, we decommissioned our trusty old library after more than four years of service because one of the doors fell off and it need more significant repairs than we were able to provide. Now, just in time for our fifth anniversary next week on July 28th, we’ve replaced the library with a beautiful new model that should last for the next several years.

A medium shot of the library and the surrounding gardens

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the books. Please take the appropriate precautions with physical distancing (one patron at a time please), and follow recommended guidelines for hand-washing.

Currently there are a variety of books: fiction to non-fiction, children’s board books to adult fare; classics to contemporary; and paperbacks to hardcovers. Many are either new or generally very lightly used. Come today to see what we’ve got that may be of interest you. There are even some free erasers for little readers.

And remember our general guidelines: Take a book. Leave a book.

Adams Hill to host free book exchange

Adams Hill to host free book exchange by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde (latimes.com)

The Adams Square Neighborhood Association is sponsoring a book exchange in the Adams Square Mini Park on Saturday.

For those still following us from our old neighborhood, the Glendale-News Press is reporting that there will be a free book exchange in the Adams Square Park this coming Saturday. If you’re around, please feel free to stop by.

Pop-Up Library Provides Access to Japanese Children’s Books

Our friends at the Okanoue Library were featured on NBC 4 last weekend!

A Glendale home turns into a Japanese language children’s library for the community twice a month. Jane Yamamoto reports for the NBC4 News at 11 on Sunday, May 7, 2017.

(Published Sunday, May 7, 2017)

Happy to be attending the Glendale Central Library Re-Opening Gala

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Flowers on Easter Day

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Someone donated 52 new books on Tuesday! Thanks

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A whole new batch of books!

It’s been a month or so since the last full turn over of books. Some have come and some have gone, but things were starting to feel a bit stale.

But, thanks to the help of several recent donors, we’re happy to announce a major overhaul of the contents of the library! We’ve got over 60 different books in stock now for those looking for something different to read this Spring.


Click on any of the photos to see a full size version with higher resolution to “browse” the library virtually.

Remember, it’s simple: Take a book; leave a book! No library card required. Our library location and hours can be found on the main site at http://lfl8424.boffosocko.com.

For those who are curious, we transplant older books and donations to other nearby Little Free Libraries or book deserts to freshen up their book selections over time. Do you have more books than will fit into the library? Find more details here on making donations.

Nice donation waiting at the library. Glad I got it before the sprinklers did!

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