Jude’s Little Free Library

01/22/2024

Good news: book ban BLOCKED in Texas

Question: What do you think about book bans?

"With this historic decision the court has moved decisively to ensure the constitutionally protected speech of authors, booksellers, publishers, and readers," said plaintiffs.

01/20/2024

The library is full again, ready for the weekend!

01/18/2024

The library’s looking a bit empty. If you want to drop off some books, now’s a good time!

01/16/2024

Need a snack to enjoy with a book you pick out of the library? Head to the Watertown Community Fridge. It’s about a 12 minute leisurely walk from our Little Free Library.

« Watertown Community Fridge (WCF) is a shared resource, collectively maintained by the community and for the community. Watertown Community Fridge is one of many of its kind, offering options and alternatives to formal food sharing channels. We operate on the principle of “Take what you need, give what you can.” »

Visit us at at the BWUM Church at 80 Mt. Auburn St. Watertown MA. OPEN 24/7! Map to the Fridge location. Watertown Community Fridge (WCF) is a shared resource, collectively maintained by the community and for the community. Watertown Community Fridge is one of many of its kind, offering options and....

01/15/2024

MLK day library takeover!!! Thanks to everyone who suggested a book. Can’t wait to see what visitors take and bring!

01/14/2024

New in the Little Free Library: Kindred by Octavia E. Butler.

“The visionary author's masterpiece pulls us--along with her Black female hero--through time to face the horrors of slavery and explore the impacts of racism, sexism, and white supremacy then and now.”

Thanks to an anonymous library patron for this donation. You’ll have to come quick to get this one, as I’m very tempted to borrow it myself!

01/13/2024

Getting ready for Monday!!!

01/12/2024

You may have heard of food deserts, but have you heard of book deserts? Check out this project to bring books to underserved areas of Baltimore, Maryland. Notably, this is exactly where the memoir White Out about he**in addiction is set (recently featured in our library).

Do you know of any other initiatives designed to support access to books in underserved communities?

A self-proclaimed "radical street librarian" is addressing book deserts by providing free books to areas in Baltimore with limited access.

01/10/2024

UPDATE: Taken!

New in the library today: White Out by Michael W. Clune

My review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

In this dark and tangled memoir, the author delves deep into the tumultuous world of he**in addiction. The narrative’s brilliance lies in the complexity of the author’s thought process; it’s a labyrinthine journey through the psyche of an astoundingly smart individual who might just be too clever for their own good (and certainly too clever for me).

At times, the memoir felt like a puzzle, with pieces scattered across time and space, demanding a rigorous engagement to piece together the full picture. I honestly found it quite a struggle to get through, and a couple of unexpectedly racist episodes slowed me down further as I tried to grapple with what the author was trying to achieve by including them.

It’s interesting to note the author’s attitude towards harm reduction in the preface of this new edition, where he challenges the strategies meant to safeguard those in the grip of substance abuse. This sits in contrast who the optimistic epilogue in which he posits a future vaccine-like cure for addiction.

Come grab it from the library if it’s your cup of tea.

01/10/2024

Dear friends,
I have a Little Free Library outside my house. I carefully curate it to represent diverse and marginalized voices. On this page I’ll post pictures of the library, updates on what comes in and out, and book reviews.
Thanks for your support!
Jude