Suggestions for Library near San Francisco

Heidi G. • February 3, 2012Gorgeous library! Lots of room to study- with the bet views of the city!

Christine M. • February 11, 2014Clean & modern with fast wifi

Bennett W W. • November 16, 2014One of the librarians I've encountered here in July was friendly. Great spot for a library!

Kathleen L. • December 14, 2013In love with this library, always so consistently quiet. Major con are the hours--wish it was open later on the weekends.

Julie J. • October 21, 2011The temple of Internet, the place to be stored. Very open people, refreshing mentality !

Nina T. • February 4, 2010Grand renovation makes this one of the best branches in town. Huge children's section!

Lindsay E. • February 28, 2014Zines from the 90s Mission, history of shopping malls, space design magazines, the Whole Earth catalogs. No "check out" so bring a digital camera or find the books on the Internet Archive. Viva SF!

Jeremy S. • February 8, 2010Take the free tour on Wednesday's at noon! Cool old building and looks like a real library. Cozy leather chairs and polished brass. Very nice staff too.

Eric C. • June 11, 2016Exceedingly helpful staff. They look busy but will drop what they're doing to help you

Rose H. • July 24, 2013Their DVD selection is excellent! Much better than the Main branch.

Shawn C. • April 1, 2010Borrow a Laptop :: Tired of lugging your laptop all over campus? Students can stop by the Circulation desk to borrow one of our 20+ laptops (w/ wireless & applications). Free, of course.

Bennett W W. • November 16, 2014One of the best libraries around!

Kevin C. • May 8, 2013Remodelled library with quiet study area and also a kids reading area. Good selection of books. Friendly staff!!

Josh E. • April 13, 2019I love libraries. Especially the small neighborhood branches.

Bennett W W. • December 22, 2014Nice spot for a library and great place to visit when looking for a book to read

Richard Alexander C. • July 12, 2019Make a reservation for their (free!) guided tour. It's wonderful.

D. J. • February 20Great college!! Lots of classes. Great for trades or transitional studies. Also tons of ESL classes and help. Tons of resources. They really want you to succeed. I love it here.

Bennett W W. • November 16, 2014Good study spot in the area and a place to dig through the books for some interesting titles!

Nana • May 8, 2016Loved this place! I didn't know the membership was free. It's so clean and well maintained. Window views are the best unfortunately they're all take by homeless people for a quick nap 👀

Ryan S. G. • July 30, 2011Less crowed than any other public libraries in San Francisco. Plus, you can easily find the spot to park in resident area.

Jennifer H. • January 1, 2016Beautiful workspaces with a view (and solar-charged outlets on the tables)!

Daniel V. • August 6, 2014First library I've seen with a whole beat collection, if you are a beat fan don't miss the books you can read here.

Markeda C. • March 30, 2015Good selection of movies and children's books. Always some new graphic novels coming in.

Ann S. • October 1, 2016Really great children's area and story time. Great selection and friendly staff.

Eric J. • December 13, 2010Ordering books from other libraries on sfpl.org and picking them up here is the way to go.

Bennett W W. • November 17, 2014A quiet spot to get a book or magazine to read. Free Wi-Fi so bonus points for this amenity.

David N. • November 6, 2011Smoke and drink in the library it. Good I got kick out but it cool lol

Bennett W W. • November 16, 2014Right behind Martin Luther King Middle School and across the street from ER Taylor Elementary School. Great place to go to when looking for some interesting books to read.

Fi V. • November 9, 2015Doesn't looks like a library, but it used to be.

Sarah T. • June 9, 2017There are puzzles and little games for toddlers to use in the children's book section. There are many baby board books