Among the most frequently stolen items from libraries around the country, according to an American Library Association survey are:

San Francisco's Bayview branch -- books on tattoos.

San Carlos -- how-to divorce books.

Exploratorium (San Francisco) -- The video, "Watch Mr. Wizard: Heat Transfer Tricks/Six Ways to Make Electricity."

Fairport Harbor, Ohio -- Pink Floyd tapes.

Kansas City, Kan. -- "Steal This Book" by Abbie Hoffman.

Johnson County, Kan. -- Pictures in "The Joys of Sex."

Santa Ana -- Test prep books, "Sex" by Madonna, and anything about Jim Morrison and The Doors. Source: American Library Association