Neat library with a fair amount of amenities. Has a decent makerspace jn back. Doesn't have a lot…read moreof available plugs for laptop users though.

Very beautiful, brand new library. Looks like it was recently either upgraded or renovated…read more Pros: Not a lot of folks, very quiet Extremely clean bathrooms! And everything else overall. Beautiful furnishings- solid wood, solid rock, it is truly luxury architecture. Books all seem pretty new or at least in great condition. Huge selection of kids books in a spacious kids area with floor to ceiling windows. Very large and well equipped maker space with 3d printer and laser cutter. The guy working there was kind and happy to explain the services they provide and restock any art supplies kids need. Cafe outside - a branch of cafe Colette (redwood city cafe) with really tasty croissants and cookies. Cons: not great for kids. It is very quiet so unless your kids are very quiet you'll probably be feeling anxious the whole time. Not sure why some reviews say there's a lot of toys, there wasn't anything aside from some magnetic blocks and fancy cushions (including vitra bears which are like 2k a pop).

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!

My friend and I stopped here while visiting Stanford. You have to sign in and give them a bunch of…read moreyour information, take a photo, and get a guest badge. This place has better security than many companies around the area The library is nice. We enjoyed sitting in the reading rooms and doing some work. If I were a student here I would probably come here sometimes to do some deep studying.

Earlier today while I was studying for my finals, I noticed a man staring into my cubicle, which…read moremade me quite uncomfortable. He then came around the corner to stare at me and my work before telling me that I was not allowed to have food in the library. This person did not say hi or excuse me, just began to berate me to make sure I knew he had the power. I did not know the food policy as I am a first-year student and do not go to the green library often. I normally go to the East Asia Library and this is not an issue there. I responded with "okay," he then preceded to repeat over and over again that I couldn't have food, saying "Stanford policy states...." He also said, "you know, this isn't a restaurant." I was understanding at this point, but I began to get frustrated as he was aggressively repeating that I couldn't have food. I was only drinking an energy drink at the time to get me through the day, but I still understood to an extent. He then told me I had to throw it away, which I did, but he continued to stare at me. Additionally, the food cost me $20, so if he had asked me to put it in my backpack, I would have been more than happy to oblige. If he had approached me in a nicer way, I would have been more than happy to put the food away and then I know to never bring food in again. I currently pay for my own tuition and food here, so as a student working minimum wage, I cannot afford to just "throw it away," but this person did not seem to care. If he works at a University library, he should know how to talk to students without being belligerent and patronizing. Because of this instance, I am never going to go into green library again, I'd prefer the East Asia Library because the people there are much friendlier. This person was a smaller man with glasses and was working at around 4 pm 3/18. I have never been more humiliated and looked down upon in my life. The same thing happened to my roommate after she told him she would put the drink away in her bag, but he was rude to her as well. I think green library needs to rethink who you hire and how the workers treat students.

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.

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!

Beautiful study place with a calm atmosphere and plenty of natural light. The staff are friendly,…read moreand there are lots of comfortable spots to read or work quietly. Great Wi-Fi and peaceful environment for studying or relaxing.

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!

Small and quiet library, opens until late. Not crowd either,…read morethere are outdoor seats too. There are plenty of room/seats in this building, cafe on first floor, closes early tho. Relaxing~

Ok I have to admit in the beginning when one of my study group member suggested to meet at Stanford…read moreinstead of the San Mateo Library I was hesitant. Granted it is closer to where I live in San Jose but driving into the Stanford area and out is not the easiest thing to do, not to mention lack of food venues. But now it has become "the go to place" because: 1. The library doesn't close until 7pm - which is later than most other libraries. And you can still get in as long as someone inside opens the door for you. 2. There are plenty of spacious rooms with white boards - ideal for group meetings. 3. Internet connection is excellent - yes they offer free guest log in. 4. There is a parking structure and is free after 6pm on weekdays and all day during weekends. 5. The ambiance is awesome because...well it's Stanford campus. The only thing I don't like is that I have to pack lunch but as a result we got more hours out of our studying.

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