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

Beautiful library and great location. Nestled in a great neighborhood and community.read more

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 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!

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.

A lovely spot to work - comfy chairs, ample work desks, nice outdoor lawn space, private meeting…read morerooms available - and of course plenty to read if you're here for recreation. Well organized, clean, focused, good wifi, and a good energy.

This library is the best I come here with my friends with my bikes sometimes and on 2nd floor…read morethere's a teen zone with your friends I'm giving this 5 stars

A quaint little library, neighboring an elementary school. The librarian is super friendly &…read moreeducated me about the many benefits of having a library card including the ability to ship books from other locations, e-book & audiobook rentals, & museum passes.

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.

Cute local library. It's on the smaller side but it is generally quiet and clean. There is a small…read morebook sale section in the front where you can pay by cash or with Zelle or PayPal. The books were generally in good condition! There are restrooms and a quiet room here. There is a nice selection of DVDs to borrow here as well. There are a lot of parking garages and lots in the downtown Palo Alto area if you can't find parking immediately by the library.

Back here again half a year ago ..easy to walk to in the afternoon from Caltrain ..nice arearead more

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

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 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.