This library is amazing. It has so many programs and offer a variety of spaces. The employees are…read morevery helpful. You can rent a laptop, rent books, take a sewing class, learn a skill, etc. I recommend signing up for the monthly newsletter because there is always something to do.

This is a cute up-and-down library in downtown Redwood City…read more * Parking: Parking is available at the library, which you have to pay for. * Bookstore: I come here specifically for the bookstore to purchase books for $1.00 or $0.50. * Bookstore Selection: They have an assortment of children's books, coloring books, puzzles, and CDs. * Bookstore Volunteers: I love that this bookstore is run 100% by volunteers. * Bookstore Donations: If you have any books to donate, there's a donation box available. * Supporting the library: All proceeds go to benefit the library.

Wow--one of the best libraries I've visited! The remodeled space is spacious, inviting, and…read morerelaxing, with plenty of parking, including an underground garage. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. What impressed me most was how easy and organized the book donation process is. Donation carts are conveniently located in the garage underneath the library and accessible 24/7. They accept new or like-new books, including textbooks, and donation receipts are available above the carts if needed. Be sure to check out the monthly event calendar, too. There's something for everyone! A wonderful place to spend some quiet time and give your books a new home!

Nice library. Wonderful selection of books. Helpful staff. There is street parking n underground…read moreparking They have book sale here once a month from whet I hear. I recommend checking thi

Spacious large library with lots of space and community rooms to gather in. Many desktop computers…read morefor use for an hour or more. On the day I went, a large group was gathered in one of the rooms for what seemed to be a music recital show, where everyone watches one person (child) perform their instrument at a time. Good community Children's area with books and places to sit Very quiet and peaceful even on the weekend which you would think would be a lot busier Maybe because so much space to spread out you don't ever feel crowded Good selection of books. The arts and craft section had a good amount of choices Easy parking, free

This was such a beautiful library! There was a small cafe area, plenty of places to sit, and lots…read moreof computers. There was an interactive area for children to hang out, and there were plenty of conference rooms. It looked very updated and modern. Would recommend for studying or working.

Atherton Library visit today was excellent. I showed up for a hold item. Stayed around for a while…read morebecause it's such a cool building with great people inside servicing your needs. The library has a host of services for books, to videos, computers, printing, maker, spaces, desk for picking up, held items, chargers, meeting rooms, and a whole lot more! And they even have a nice Cafe out in front of the library in the courtyard. I really don't know what took me so long to make a visit at this Branch. Besides the held item, it's just a pleasant place to visit. I 100% recommended Atherton Public Library! And I don't know why there would be anything less than five stars.

It's a cute and discreet library. It seems new and isn't that big, but it has enough amenities for…read morewhat a library should have. I like that it has outdoor spaces and patios where you can sit.

This is a cute branch library tucked away in the neighborhood. It's right next to a school and a…read moresmall plaza. There is some seating here and I did see some computers and printers available. Half of the library is dedicated to kids so there are a ton of kids and some young adult books. There is a decent selection of fiction and non fiction here, more than I was expecting for such a small branch library. I did find some interesting books and I was able to use the self checkout with no issues since I already had a Redwood City library card. They also had a small selection of newspapers and magazines as well!

This address is for the Schaberg branch, not the big main library downtown…read more We come here for baby storytime (2nd and 4th Saturday of the month) since it's the only one in Redwood City with weekend storytime for babies. The rest are all weekday mornings and probably geared towards the stay-at-home-mom crowd. The location is also local for us so we walk here when the weather is good. It's in the middle of a residential neighborhood (West Roosevelt) and near a few businesses (a shopping center with one of our favorite Sushi places, Oh Baby Sushi, a mediocre Rite Aid and Key Market, a neighborhood grocery store that has very good bbq tri-tip sandwiches on the weekends). Parking is usually not a problem, even if you have to walk a little from parking near houses. Compared to the congested nightmare that is downtown, the parking situation here is easy peasy and best of all, free. Overall, the library is decent but small, as expected with a branch building. That said, there's a pretty big baby / kids section with tons of picture books on display and pretty good selections. The storytime lasts until the kids are tired of listening and they go through lots of books in one sitting. There is also a reading program here that logs books read (storytime readings count) and you get incentives for # of books read, such as meals at local businesses like the Old Spaghetti Factory. The downside to having a big children's section is loud children running around if you're trying to get quiet work done. Young adult novels are also plenty. If you have kids this would be a good place to bring them to kill some time and get hooked on reading. Adult / regular bookshelves are less plentiful here so if that's what you're looking for, you're better off at the downtown library or at the San Mateo city library -- both are huge in comparison and have way more seating / workspace.

First time at this library. This is a huge library with 3 floors…read more I forgot my library card number. The staff were nice and helpful in retrieving. Clean restrooms. Small little art gallery on first floor. Not sure if they have a parking lot but plenty of 2 hour street parking.

The jewel in San Mateo County's library system. I have been going to this excellent library for…read morenearly 20 years. It is my go-to library in SMC. This 3-story library is a student's dream. It is staffed by experienced and helpful people. It has so many books for reference or pleasure-reading. It has so many areas for group-study, quiet-study or some place to simply read or journal. It has media areas, a children's area where their are performances. It has a wonderful architecture. I simply love it there. I cannot recommend it highly enough. For your viewing pleasure.

In these modern times you would have thought that Libraries would be a bit of an anachronism. Books…read moreseem so dated these days that the need for these depositories of knowledge are at risk from becoming a relic of the past. However, many communities have come to realize how important these centers are and have taken steps to not only modernize, but keep them relevant int his day and age. The City of Palo Alto is one such community. In 2008 a bond $76 million dollar measure was passed to prepare the library system for the future. The Rinconada Library is one of the older ones that has benefited greatly from the modernization push. Designed and built in the 50's, the remodel kept that mid century modern feel and look. The center of the main stack are is dominated by a vaulted ceiling as well as a huge floor to ceiling fireplace in the center. Colorful mid century modern style furniture are scattered about and the whole area is bathed in natural light from the multitude of glass that makes up the walls. In addition to the traditional shelves there are book store style racks highlighting different genres or topics. They also have an extensive CD and DVD collection. While they hardly stock new releases, the CD selection is pretty good and it often allows you to back fill older releases from your favorite groups (Itunes will rip them into to library with hardly any effort) Gone are the old card catalogs and they have been replaced by computer terminals. IF this branch does not have the book you need its a few clicks to order it for pickup at a later date. Internet access and WiFi are also available. Checking out books is as simple as scanning your card, entering your pin, and then placing your items on the scanner. An RFID reader scans the books and you are on your way. The rest of the center has class and meeting rooms, and there are an endless number of classes and events going on. The library is an awesome stop for kids and the surrounding area has alot to see and do. There are no less than 7 art installations located within 100 yards of the library, a community garden, and the art center. In addition the Children's Library, and Rinconada are literately across the road.

My partner and I recently visited this library to get some work done after discovering our…read morepreferred branch in Redwood Shores was closed on a Sunday. This place maintains convenient daily hours, opening at 10:00 am every day except for Thursdays, when they open at 12:00 pm; they close at 6:00 pm sharp throughout the week. The atmosphere is charmingly old-school, offering a serene environment that is ideal for deep focus or quiet reading. There is plenty of parking available, and the floor plan provides numerous seating options for those who prefer to work in silence. We found the staff to be exceptionally helpful and responsive. If you are working as a group, you can easily request a private study room at the front desk. It is worth noting that these rooms are managed digitally by the staff, meaning they must unlock and lock the doors for you rather than you having open access. This extra layer of management ensures the space remains quiet and controlled. Also there are no cafes nearby. Overall, it is a nice, well-maintained facility for anyone looking to be productive in a peaceful setting.

When Liang's Village first came to the states they were one of the first Taiwanese Chinese…read morerestaurants in the Bay Area. Note that I said Taiwanese Chinese not Taiwanese because they were the type of food that when Chinese soldiers would cook/eat when they first retreated to Taiwan so they don't have the same ingredients they had. The new location is now next to Starbucks instead of the other end of the plaza. The place is clean but slightly smaller. They also changed their menu slightly and they are definitely competing with Duan Chun Zhen across the street. They both offer beef noodle soup so I'll mostly commenting on the difference. Liang definitely gives you more beef (meat, tendon, tripe) but it's also about 50% more expensive. They also added Chinese sauerkraut which makes the soup base very different. I personally prefer the 13 spices used in Duan. The noodles are also different. The texture of Duan is more consistent but Liang feels more handmade. Overall I'd prefer Duan over Liang but Liang has more choices such as beef pancake. In other words if you just want noodles Duan is a better choice but if you want more types of food this is an ok choice. There are also more choices for tea here. Service is alright and it's weird that you cannot order directly using the QR code which only offers the menu. The location is clean and bright which

While the library itself is quite small, the native plant garden in the back is very expansive! The…read morelibrary parking lot is across from a busy road that is difficult to get out of. Unfortunately, I went in without knowing the garden closes extremely early and the staff essentially corralled me out without warning. If you're serving the public, you could be a little bit kinder. I'm not a fan of the fact that the only way to get to the garden is through the library!

They give you a card the same you visit! I highly recommend you go there for any research project…read moreyou're doing now.

I visit this library fairly often with my daughter and she loves it. We've also been here for…read morestory-time on many occasions. Some notes 1. Lots of parking 2. The pond outside the library with ducks and a small bridge is a huge favorite for kids. 3. They have a small play section for kids and their inventory is fabulous 4. The checkin-checkout process is fairly smooth

These wonderful people saved me time and money…read more I was executor to my mother's estate. She left some college money for my niece who was a minor but now an adult. I was in need of help filling out the proper forms requesting a court blocked account be dissolved and funds transferred. I was very lucky to find the Law Library. Someone answered the phone on my first attempt and was pleasant, professional and helpful. She (with the director) discussed my need, helped me with the forms and walked me through the procedure. They reviewed my documents -in person- before I filled. To be honest, I do not know how they exist because they did not charge me for their service. I will now gladly recommend them any time I can. Thank you again. I am grateful.

San Mateo Law Libary is a comfortable place for me as I enjoy checking in and utilizing services to…read morechecking out materials and print .I Christina am interactive spoken to. San Mateo Law Libary staff in English.I Christina have not referred or suggested of any advise to any persons of location as upon my own personal choice as I have not shared. I normally come here myself for using table space to make work updates. As this law office allows has options for printing in color. Nearby amenities of local Restaurants are of walking distance. I Christina am direct in my communications at all times as I am primarily spoken in English.