Libraries in San Mateo, CA

Fresh reviews:

This is a fantastic library! Free parking, volunteers and staff on hand to help. Public computers and printing at 10c/page. Tons of natural light and outdoor areas on the first and third floors — adjacent to the kids room and teen lounge.First floor is the used bookstore, holds pickup, the main checkout and…

Angelique L.

San Mateo Public Library

Nothing beats the smell of VHS cassette tapes. So black, so sweet, so sexy. This joint has about 40,000 movies and 15 books. My kind of library!

Walter M.

Marina Branch Library

I’d like to compile a review for it’s music collection. So far this is what I got .Locations with large music CD collections, but sub-optimal browsing experience. The «world» category was alphabetically filed, instead of by region:San Carlos Library —This place reminds me of my college dorm, dubbed «the…

Olive o.

Peninsula Library System

I love this library mostly because we can walk to it. Unfortunately, they always have the rudest, grumpiest old ladies working the front counter. Go to the Redwood Shores Branch where you will find the best selection of books, lots of privacy and a teenager eager to help.