I spent some time yesterday afternoon visiting the Prelinger Library over on 8th Street in San Francisco and have to say I was super impressed. The privately owned library was started and is now maintained by Rick Prelinger and Megan Shaw Prelinger who open it up to the public every Wednesday afternoon from 1-8pm for Fall of 2009 (and some Sundays). The library is also sometimes available via appointment if someone is coming in from out of town or can’t make another time. The Prelingers are very cool and welcoming and made me feel very much at home on my visit. - Thomas Hawk