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    Great library with plenty of study commons, quiet rooms, Pete's Coffee and snacks. Always come here to get work done!

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    Mechanics' Institute Library and Chess Room - Across the street from Crocker Galleria

    Mechanics' Institute Library and Chess Room

    4.4(67 reviews)
    6.2 miFinancial District

    The history of the Mechanics' Institute is quite intriguing, with great ties to the early 20th…read morecentury and is considered a historic building of San Francisco. Though this location is not the original building, it stands strong and tall in the heart of downtown. As with many structures affected by the 1906 earthquake, its original location was damaged and lost. But this location has been here early on for those who worked in the trade and was one of the first libraries before city public libraries were established. There are many stories to this building, housed with books of many genres. There's also community events that are for members as well as for non-members. So yes, there are fees to join any of their community events here. The history itself was probably more interesting about this building than the building itself. It is definitely very dated inside, but there are some notable designs that can make you feel like you're in a different time. A positive visit nonetheless.

    Chess tournaments held here and it's kind of difficult to find if you are not familiar with…read moredowntown SF. The elevator looks original and the stairs are tight but look grand. The sitting area is tight but sufficient and there are outlets for computers and chargers.

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    City College of San Francisco - Downtown Center - It was packed! Noon lunch crowd

    City College of San Francisco - Downtown Center

    4.2(21 reviews)
    5.9 miSoMa

    This CCSF branch is great! Their location is so convenient, just a few minute walk from Powell Bart…read morestation. The building itself is pretty new, so you won't feel like you are walking into some super old building. I took a few ESL classes here. Most of the instructors were great. They really cared about teaching cuz they were always so passionate in class. During all my college years, I miss the teachers here the most. Their library is always quiet and great for studying. I prefer this library way better than any public library in San Francisco. Why? SFPL's schedule is not making any sense! Even though SFPL has many great locations, they keep their library hours SHORT! I don't get it, if you have such facility available, why not just extend the hours to make it more accessible for everyone? Anyways, CCSF downtown's library closes at 7:45 on most days, which fits my schedule perfectly. Even though I don't study at CCSF anymore, I would stll stop by their library if I need to get some work done. Yes, they do have guest wifi, no need to worry about not being able to connect to the rest of the world ; ) There are some great things to do near by as well. There are plenty of shops, there is a motive therator, there's places where you can play pool, where you can go ice skating, etc. You will have a lot of fun studying here. Anyways, go check it out, you may love it.

    The pastries do taste good and worth the money. I would still think you have to devote time to get…read moreyour order in and pay. There is no parking. Unless you want to pay at the parming garage across the street. Bus or walk only. But if you are in the neighborhood, it is good to stop by.

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