Let's chat about this hidden gem library today. It's rooted in history and tucked away in the residential area of Montclair. Probably only locals know about it [LOL]! Pointy red-brick rooftop, windows adorned with fireplaces; it exudes a wizardly aura from the inside out! I'm not exaggerating when I say there's probably no other library in the Bay area with such a unique character! Though small, it has everything! A varied collection of books, the front area is for adults, while the back area is for kids. The books are neatly and aesthetically arranged, dense but not overcrowded – a masterclass in space management! The reason my kid loves here? You can score free books, or buy very new ones for a small amount of money, like $0.25 Wimpy Kids [LOL]! I'm not much of a reader, but I must say chilling by the fireplace on a rainy day, daydreaming by the floor-to-ceiling window, is supremely comfy! 📍Oakland Public Library: Montclair Branch 1687 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611 #WizardsHutLibrary #MontclairLibrary #HiddenGem #BayArea #BookLovers #CozyReading #OaklandPublicLibrary #MontclairBranch