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.

truly a wonderful establishment in rwc and san mateo county. i've been to many libraries in this…read morecounty and this is certainly one of the nicest ones, with sections for adults, children, a small book store, computers w/free internet, and a makerspace. the makerspace offers free programs including a lego robotics league, coding club, and drop-in sessions for 3d printing and cricut. for the past general election, this library was also host to one of the vote centers, on the 2nd floor. it was VERY busy! there are three parking lots that surround this library, one to the east, one to the west, and one to the south (behind the bldg). sundays are free, but you must pay (or display a parking permit) mon-sat. conveniently located in the heart of downtown rwc, with easy access to 101!

Library is pretty big. There's a free parking lot right in front. Quiet area…read more If you take elevator Upstairs there's a rotunda and a community room where a workshop was held. Very Large room plenty of space for many people San Mateo county libraries are amazing, Great programs offered In the teen section there's a cool vending machine and for $5 you can get a little craft kit

Not the library I was raised with since so much remodeling but there's some perks like they have…read moreevents here and have lil get togethers . Check that calendar in the lobby. They have some great sales too. My favorite lately has been ordering movies and music . It comes really fast . I was surprised. The staff is great here too.

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.

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

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).

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.

Beautiful library…read more Free underground parking and three floors of books. Children's play area, makers' space, meeting rooms and library book sales the first floor. Outdoor patio on the third floor. Cafe no longer operational, but the accompanying booths are there if you like to spread out. Airy and comfortable, and sparsely attended during the weekday afternoon.

Such a beautiful and peaceful library! The outdoor courtyard in the middle of the library is so…read morepeaceful and thoughtfully designed. You can work or read outdoors. There are also lots of indoor seating workspaces. It is such a simple yet high tier library. There also a community garden in the area.

The Rinconada Library building is a bit dated, but the interior has been renovated and has met all…read morerequirements for the LEED certification granted by the U.S. Green Building Council. The archives are well organized, and there a lot of seating available for visitors, whether you are looking for a large desk for groups, or an individual reading desk for quiet study or computer use. The wireless works fine in all areas. One of my favorite spots is in the corner near the study room facing the garden. You can do some good bird watching in that spot. No matter where you decide to camp out for your reading, screentime, or resting leisure, the library is well-lit. Don't forget to check out the movie rental section too.

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!

Prettiest library ever…read more It's got a whole tree-filled, pretty, walkable area in the back anytime you want to get some fresh air, connect with nature, or just take a quick break from your work! :) The staff were also very warm and welcoming as well. Will be coming back here some time. Best, Kyle

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

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.

My experience at this library was one of the worse ever. The hubris the main librarian caroline…read morebracco and library aide, antonella conventini displayed was absolutely unacceptable. This library is open to the Public and both caroline and antonella have zero public service skills. caroline was brash and unhelpful to me. caroline actually walked up to me while I was at a computer and slammed down some papers at my workstation. caroline insisted that everyone sign a sign in sheet at the door. This is a violation of ones Fourth Amendment. A law library in violation of the U.S. Constitution!! antonella was extremely uptight and angry with all of the Public patrons in the library. antonella actually touched me on the back while I was seated at a computer. It appeared to me and perhaps others that both caroline and antoella use every corner of the library to mark their territory. The Public that pay the bills including court fees deserve so much better. Immediately terminate both caroline and antonella!!