The Bolinas Library is at the center of the town and bustles with…read moreenergy! Most people, including children, visit the library regularly to enjoy the welcoming environment and the access to what is there and what they may procure from it's incredible network to libraries in other towns and universities! Our librarians are outstanding, caring, knowledgeable people!

Back in San Rafael at the original library near civic center and Falkirk. Spacious and fun to visit…read morein Marin Co.

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.

They have rules to allow access to resources when they are busy. But they apply them with equal…read moreforce when the resources are almost all available and unused. Time limits for study rooms make no sense when every other study room is empty.

This library is a solid spot to get some work done. It's clean, well air-conditioned, and generally…read morequiet. I got a library card right away--quick and easy. Some staff offer great service, though a few people around seem to lack basic social awareness. Seating is limited, so it can be hard to find a spot during busy times. Be sure not to sit at the express computers if you're not using them--they'll tell you to move. Overall, it's still a helpful place to visit.

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.

This cute little library hides behind a very large Target in a big shopping center right off the…read morefreeway. If you aren't looking for it, you'll miss it driving by. But the bus stops right around the corner of the front door, there's plenty of parking nearby, and the bathrooms are very clean (much more reliably than those in the nearby shops). There are several computers to use, but very little open table space for laptops (and even fewer power outlets). The staff are very friendly and helpful here, though it does get a little louder after school get out in the afternoon.

I must have driven by this library hundreds of times in ignorance, until one day I finally looked…read morepast the loitering crowd at the bus stop and the metal detectors at the front door, and realized -- whoa, there's some books in there! It's tiny. Half of the clean,open space is taken up by desks and computers. So don't bother looking up a book on the computerized catalog because you can find it just by walking around. Selection obvy suffers, but as part of MARINet, you can request books from any of the participating libraries.

Job well done on keeping the environment clean and kid friendly. I have never been to a library…read morewith a dog. It seems like it is an old historic school, which adds to the charm of the unique place. EDIT: Such a welcoming atmosphere. I would be happy to come to the book reading for a little bit.

This librarian was very hostile towards children. One of the few libraries that have an environment…read morethat is not child friendly. The library has a few librarians are are nice, sweet and accommodating, but not this.

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.

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.