San Francisco Public Library: Mission Bay

Quite a serene spot right on the canal in McCovey Cove, a block from Oracle Park. The workers are pleasant, there's security, and less desirables there lately. Computers, and a super easy checkout all add to a positive experience!

Phonograph records, compact discs, digital video discs, including Blu-Ray, are available. There are periodicals, fiction and nonfiction books, and a children's section. One limitation is that there is no easy way to print files from the public computers at this location. A few private rooms to reserve for quiet study or small meetings are available for reservation. Not too far from a Philz Coffee to one side and a riverside park on the other. The Peter Maloney Drawbridge and Gus's Community Market are also nearby. There is only paid street parking.

Went in today to become a member and it was such and easy and smooth process. The librarian who assisted was very welcoming and made joining the library worthwhile. They also have a great variety of new books available and I joined at the perfect time so I wouldn’t need to buy the books instead I can now borrow it.

They have an excellent children's section. Our daughter loves going in every week because they have puzzles and games in addition to all the books.

The librarians also go out of their way to keep the kids engaged. For example, today they had a scavenger hunt with loads of prizes.

facing the river, this is a great little respite of the wildness of SoMa. Then, when you need a break from information, walk the river. :)

note: this location is nearby a homeless shelter, so expect some.

also note: double lock the bike and try to be in sight. The receptionist warned me it was stolen right in front of the library! (i guess cameras don't matter..?)

My grandson and I went to the library to check out books for him. He was so excited to find his favorite book.steam train dream train colors. The staff is friendly and welcoming and the library is very clean and easy to navigate.

Nice little library ! The staff is very helpful and polite .

My neighborhood library. Their selections are small yet enlightening since it's new books. Great to bring your laptop. It's pretty quite and lots of natural light and view of the Mission Creek. Now open 7 days a week. Wednesday's they stay open until 8pm and do have activities and events for kids and adults.

I didn't think to join the library, because I have been reading books on my smart phone for years. Then a friend told me about free electronic books to check out from the SF Library, so I went into this very lovely little branch library overlooking Mission Creek and became a library member. I noticed a wall of current magazines along with paper books, audio books, and movies. And great community information and events too. Paper book needs may be lessening, but the library is still quite relevant to our community!

Amazing staff. Yes, very small and not the greatest place to find quiet but they do have study rooms available if you sign up for them. Philz coffee next door in case you need a pick me like I do right now! Spot on location👍🏼

Stopped by here to pick up a book at lunch. Staff was very helpful. I set up an account and checked out with my book, which they also helped me find, in under 10 minutes.

I love this little library! Story time is popular that parents and caregivers stand in line to vie to get a ticket Thursday mornings!!!

One of my favorite places in the mission bay - quiet, cozy, views of the creek, and friendly staff.

It's nice place. Lot of kids around but nice place to spend time.. :) staff very friendly and helpful. I loved it .

Clean. Staff are very nice

It was nice until a police stopped me for stealing a book. When they saw my reciet they apposite

Such a nice and calm place to study!

Peaceful ✌ here!!

Beautiful new branch library near two creek-side parks.

Small but great!