I mainly pick up books that I have placed on hold, so I forget how much space there is inside…read more There is a community room with plenty of seating to study, a teen area, free events, guest speakers, computers & printers, and helpful staff to answer questions. I will definitely consider spending time there the next time I feel stir crazy working on a project at home.

Corte Madera Library is the perfect escape to allow for productive work…read more The Corte Madera Library is one of the smaller libraries in the Marin area. However, it has a quaint charm that really draws me back. Although a bit of a drive from where I live, I like to on occasion drop by the Corte Madera Library especially when I have a meeting free day at work. It is somewhat hidden covered with plenty of greenery in the surrounding area. I appreciate that there are plenty of spacious work spaces that not only allows for natural light, but also an excuse to stare outside. No need to worry about outlets because there are plenty of those too. For those who need a computer, there are stations available. In need of a caffeine boost, there is a Peet's conveniently located across the street! Or if you are more of a Starbucks or Philz Coffee person, those are just a few blocks away. If you are interested in checking out books, DVDs, or CDs, they do have a decent selection but a little limited because of its smaller size. However, if you are willing to wait, the librarians can help get books from another branch delivered if avaialble. Another downside with the smaller size is the smaller parking lot, but there is definitely ways to find a reasonable parking spot walking distance from the library. Overall, Corte Madera Library is a great place to get work done especially if you are in the Corte Madera area.

This library is absolutely enchanting. Set amongst redwoods and within walking distance to Hallmark…read moremovie-esque downtown Mill Valley, this library is a must visit and must frequent. The layout is very well organized, and there's plenty of natural light from the tall windows (highlighting the setting of surrounding redwoods). The lovely & historical art displayed on the walls downstairs is very interesting to peruse and look at. I use my library membership here to access a few online apps to borrow books (Libby & Hoopla), and I always find what I'm looking for as the access is not just MV library, but includes all Marin County libraries. Also, icing on the vegan cake is that on the side of the building is a small but very well stocked used bookstore -the Friends of the Library Bookstore- with a diverse selection of secondhand books at incredibly low prices.

Breathtaking library. Peaceful. Great stop after going hiking at Hawk Hill. Sausalito after. Great…read moreday trip!

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Needless to say I will NOT bring my 8 year old daughter back to this branch. We were trying to read…read morein the children's section and it was just way too loud for her to concentrate. Ok I get it children's section. I took her upstairs to the adult section and honestly quite a few of the seats, tables were taken by the homeless. I saw one changing socks, picking sores on her feet. I was able to find a table on the other side of that mayhem and the pic posted should be enough to convince anyone how unsanitary this place is. San Rafael deals with enough homeless issues I'm not going to subject myself to more than I already am. I'll go to another library in a different town/city because San Rafael is too woke to care about those of us that apparently have little rights when it comes to dealing with this.

Saturday storytime is our absolute favorite! We come every week to hear Jenny read to our kids…read more This community library is a gem and has the kindest, most informed librarians. The building itself is lovely, but the well organized books and kids coloring area is the stand out. What a wonderful home for reading. We love it here.

San Anselmo Library is inside a lovely old building and the building is very well maintained from…read moreall apearances on the outside. I wonder if the building is strong enough to survive an unexpected earthquake like we had when the Bay Bridge came down.

Lovely little library off of the Pickleweed Community Center! It's small, but that have fun cute…read moreevents at the library. When I came, they had a multilingual (English & Spanish) children's book reading! Staff was kind & helpful, and they have a few desks and computers you can work at.

Is a really nice place! Is kind of tiny but the environment is very friendly and the staff speak in…read moreSpanish and English.

Great little library in the charming hippie town of Fairfax. Good selection of books…read more I attended a mushroom lecture held in one of their meeting rooms, which was very educational. Parking lot has ample spaces. So many great libraries in Marin, and this one definitely holds its own.

Staff here are very helpful. If you have children, there's a child librarian who can guide you to…read morebooks for your child. I was here on a rainy day and there were many patrons in the library despite the weather.

I don't ever bother going into this library. I enjoy the outside grounds. It is very green on the…read moreproperty where the library sits. Looking thru the windows it kind of appears to be stuffy inside and there doesn't appear it is a comfortable place to study.

Although I didn't attend DU, I came here frequently when I was a college student living in Marin…read moreCounty to study. I was always impressed by how quiet it was- other students and patrons were always respectful and mostly silent. Making everyone check in and present their IDs made me feel safe and secure, which is always appreciated when studying in a public location. I loved the tables that faced outwards because there were some great views to take in while hitting the books. One thing to be aware of if you're not a student- the library does not offer guest WiFi, so plan ahead by setting up a mobile hotspot or preloading things on your device.

I had an extremely enthusiastic little boy who tagged me because I forgot to hang myvHC placard. It…read morewas laying in full view on the dashboard. I was issued a ticket. Then I drove one block and parked again and he gave me a second ticket. I took both to the appeals office where they were both thrown out. And he was reprimanded. I was grateful. !!! I now have a permanent sticker on my License plate. Excellent!!!

It's the local junior college in Marin County. The parking machines are really dated, but if you…read morebuy a parking pass, I guess that doesn't matter. They do have free parking, but it's way out by the athletic field and the portable buildings. I've taken several classes here, and like any college campus, It takes getting familiar with to know where to go for what. They do a good job having people out the first week of school, trying to guide people and show them based on their schedule where they need to go.

Public libraries should be open to all, and today we learned this is not the case at this library…read more My daughter and her nanny turned up to the 10:30 am storytime this morning. It's listed as 0-18 months so my daughter is too old but there are limited places to go in Marin on a rainy day. There were a bunch of other kids 2-3 years old and mine was singled out (she's tall, so she looks older than she is) and asked to leave. The only kid. She was so upset that she peed in her pants. After calling the library to ask for some clarification, I was met with vitriol from the Children's librarian. Instead she expressed outrage that I would try to bring my daughter who is over the age limit, accused me of taking away from the experience of the younger kids, and then hung up on me. I am beyond upset for my child and the state of this library.

The town of Tiburon has a library, the Belvedere Tiburon Library. It is a state of the art…read morefacility. You may be wondering why a non Tiburian like myself is writing a review. Well I happen to be in town walking part of the Old Rail Trail. The trail passes along the library and is a perfect place for a restroom break. The building was dedicated in 1997 from Fred Zelinsky family's donated land. Mr. Zelinsky was a local real estate developer. The library sits on the site of the 1890s landfills for the rail yards. Keeping with the theme of Tiburon's railyard history, the architecture of the building is reminiscent of the 19th century rail yard and building with its high pitched ceiling and beautiful wood beams and rafters. The back windows has views of the marsh and hills of St Hilary's. Besides the typical full compliments of a community library, they also have a bookstore, collaborative work space for learning workshops called the MakersSpace, and an art gallery. The library is small but mighty. The bookstore sells previously owned and retired library books. Staff was pleasant and welcoming. Makers space is a collaborative work area that serves as a space to conduct learning and design workshops in state of art AV equipped rooms. The lobby and hallway areas are used to display art by local artists. In front of the library are outdoor tables. I sat out there eating my sandwich I bought from the grocery store a block away. In the back of the library is Zelinsky Park that is alongside the marsh and Old Rail Trail.