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.

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!

I like this library because it is secluded, cozy, and relaxing. Unlike the bigger libraries this…read moreplace is usually not very crowded - and there is a little park next to it for some casual strolls. Yes the staff tend to talk amongst each other at regular voice levels and while that could be a negative to me it just feeds into to the friendly and laid back ambiance of the place. It is not as if they are screaming and shouting at each other. The one thing I don't like is that the wifi connectivity is spotty from time to time. So if I am not here to study or read then it may be problematic - ie may have to go to a cafe to do surfing.

This is a small library that maintains a good balance of popular content - like DVD's, and…read moreessential books. I think it's basically just okay, for the following reasons: Pluses: + it's a small library, tiny, so if you want that studying at coffee shop feeling, it might get you there. + it's located next to a small park in the quiet residential area of Palo Alto close to shops, etc. So, it's convenient if you're in the area for whatever. + it can be quiet depending on the time of the day. Minuses: - it can be loud depending on the time of the day (think after school, parents walking in with obnoxious kids and both mom and kid chattering away). - it's a tiny space ... just a few desks, not much privacy, not the type of place to park and get some serious studying done. - furniture/furnishings are pretty old ... it's a vintage library.

Okay, this has the be the cutest library I've ever been to ! Nested in the heart of portola valley…read moreand surrounded by the forest. It's so cozy and inviting. Definitely a hidden gem! What's even better is that there's about 6-7 restrooms so it makes a wonderful pit stop! You wouldn't have to worry about a line. It is clean and accessible. The library itself is very spacious, clean, and well stocked with books you need or may be interested in. It has that warm cozy vibes that makes you want to linger . The staff here and wonderful and very nice. But I love that you can wander off in the back and find yourself on a peaceful forest trail. It sure feels like stepping into another world back there. The whole background is very picturesque!

What a hidden gem! This small town library surrounded by beautiful redwood trees is the perfect…read moreplace to read and relax. It's clean, quiet and cozy. Located in Portola Valley Town Center, the building's architecture is stunning on the outside and impressive on the inside as well. Staff are friendly, and the selection is quiet extensive even for it's small size. Plenty of computers available, desks for solo or group work and a 3D printing machine for anyone wanting to give their try at creating something unique. There's also a dedicated room for children and reading, making it an extremely great place for kids and families. Parking is plentiful and the outdoor library benches provide a nice place to also enjoy a book and talk without disturbing others.

San Mateo County Library in East Palo Alto is very Welcoming and Helpful!…read more The Librarian is always ready to help and assist you with everything you need. The best part of it is you can borrow a bike, a sawing machine, a laptop, and a parking permit that you can use for more than 50 National Parks across America.

Staff is very helpful, wish there was more tables and seating available ! Me and my family love…read morethe play area!

Really nice, quiet place to get some reading done with lots of comfortable chairs! Plus they allow…read moreyou to bring drinks in (just no food). Naturally, their selection isn't as enormous as Green, but it is really inviting and really quiet, and conveniently located fairly close to the main quad right behind the bookstore/post office.

I'll be darned! The hospital ID badge can get you in!read more

The Lane medical library is the main library of the Stanford medical school. The library is named…read moreafter Levi Cooper Lane. Lane was a faculty member of the first medical school (est. 1858),Medical Department of the College of the Pacific, on the West Coast (Located in San Francisco). Following the death of his Uncle who had established the school, Lane using is own funds, rebuilt the school and renamed it Cooper Medical Collage. In 1908 Stanford University acquired the school to serve as the foundation for its own medical school. lane died in 1902 and upon the death of his widow in 1909, 1/3 or his estate went to creating a medical library In 1958 the school and library were moved to the main Stanford Campus. The medical library is located in the medical school complex. in general you can get temporary visitors pass but check out material is limited to students and faculty. The library itself is multi level, and has numerous terminals and alcoves for studying. It is noteworthy for having almost every medical journal published as well the entire catalog of that particular journal. It also has an extensive collection of foreign medical journals as well. While the print material is located in its stacks, its online database is even more comprehensive. From full access to Pubmed, Micromedix, JAMA, etc, the odd are they will t have the material you need for medical research. The staff is friendly and help full as well. They also have several rotating art exhibits and lots of historical displays for the medical school.

No ID needed, you can just walk in. It's right attached to…read moreStanford hospital. Pretty quiet, two levels, enough space, a little old library, nothing fancy, but the outside seating is pretty cool and comfy, the Quadrangle style of this library reminds me my childhood, very similar to the architecture in my hometown, will definitely come back again.

This is a wonderful resource for the Parkside community. The…read morestaff is always cheerful and helpful and go out of their way to help you find something. They also have fun contests for the kids at holidays. I love this library!

This is a small branch of the San Mateo Library. I'm a fan of libraries in general, so it gets 3…read morestars. It's not a swanky mega-library like some of the newer remodeled libraries around. Features: - many old school VHS (instead of DVD) materials on the shelves - many items check out for 1 week (instead of 3 weeks) - closed on Thursday and Sunday (somewhat irregular hours: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/-CYEwYmEb4l07BoIsIaFiQ?select=1EIFl73SXRzNYHypfjvC2Q