Suggestions for Library near Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco

Jeremy S. • February 8, 2010Take the free tour on Wednesday's at noon! Cool old building and looks like a real library. Cozy leather chairs and polished brass. Very nice staff too.

Exploratorium • September 12, 2011This library exists because Megan and Rick Prelinger wanted to share their personal book collection with the world. Learn more by watching this episode of “Driven: True Stories of Inspiration”:

Nana • May 8, 2016Loved this place! I didn't know the membership was free. It's so clean and well maintained. Window views are the best unfortunately they're all take by homeless people for a quick nap 👀

PGitty • February 14, 2013Some of the best resources for non profits of all sizes and professionals committed to non profit work.

Phil H. • December 9, 2011Awesome remodeled library but not open Sundays

Daniel V. • August 6, 2014First library I've seen with a whole beat collection, if you are a beat fan don't miss the books you can read here.

Michelle S. • December 24, 2016Nice, small children's section with a few toys. Inter-library loan w sf library system is great! And use your library card for free museum passes (discover & go)!

Bennett W W. • April 18, 2016Quiet study spot

@SDWIFEY • March 6, 2019Great for printing out last minute homework assignments!

Jeffrey • December 29, 2011Not a traditional library, online www.plos.org

Heidi G. • February 3, 2012Gorgeous library! Lots of room to study- with the bet views of the city!

Bennett W W. • November 16, 2014One of the best libraries around!

Tony O. • February 4, 2011Night students: parking at 555 mission garage is only $7 flat rate after 5pm--enter on minna.

Liz B. • September 20, 2013Stapler on the 5th floor. Prettiest view on the 6th. To get into the computer lab, you need a UCH card, and it's where the free Lexis printers are located.

ViatorStaff • August 13, 2010Incredible cocktails (seriously, don't order a beer here). House made mixers & interesting concoctions make this our favorite place to celebrate with a fancy drink. Don't miss the secret library room.

Liz L. • June 6, 2013Great little library with lots of sunlight, outlets, magazines, movies, and comics. I love to study here. Often there will be school groups of children here being running around and being loud.

Eric J. • December 13, 2010Ordering books from other libraries on sfpl.org and picking them up here is the way to go.

Geli Z. • May 30, 2014You don't need to bring a book 📚 to renew it. Just give your id to the person at the front desk

Nawal . • November 7, 2012Library opens @ 10 am and closes @ 10 pm. On Sundays its 6 pm