Help Save the Radical Reading Room

Help us save our public space :)

Hi everyone,

The Radical Reading Room is one of the few community-run freespaces left in San Francisco! As a sanctuary for radical thinking and collective learning, this cozy corner has become essential to our neighborhood. Our incredible volunteers have spent countless hours building a curated book collection on social and economic futures, hosting library hours for the public, and a plethora of community events that facilitate connecting with like-minded people passionate about community-based alternatives. But here's the thing—freespaces aren't actually “free” to maintain. The Reading Room relies on our collective support to continue providing this liberatory space where we can experience what commons-based care feels like in practice.

Please consider donating to help keep this vital community resource alive. For regular visitors, becoming a monthly patron offers 24/7 access to this peaceful sanctuary for reading, writing & coworking (though it's not ideal for meetings).

Every contribution helps us nurture this space where we learn to be otherwise through collective action and care. Let's pay it forward together!