The Best Library in Bay Area

African American Museum and Library

The African American Museum and Library at Oakland is dedicated to the discovery, preservation, interpretation and sharing of historical and cultural experiences of African Americans in California and the West for present and future generations. T... more

Alameda Free Library

The Library offers a wide range of services to support community priorities, including answering reference questions, staging story times, providing summer reading programs, hosting class visits, and offering free public programs and displays for all... more

Albany Library

Almaden Branch Library

A great neighborhood resource, study place that has a lot of fun family or educational events like Reading Buddies, Reading to Children, Math Tutor for K-12 Students, Baby and Toddler Storytime and Stay & Play... more

Almaden Library

Alum Rock Library

Alviso Branch Library

San José Public Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. more

American Canyon Library

Preschool storytime, Tues at 10:30. Storytime for all ages with "Library Grandparent," Wed at 2. more

Anza Branch Library

In addition to English, Library staff speak the following languages: * Chinese - Cantonese * Spanish * Vietnamese more

Aptos Public Library

The Aptos Public Library provides a variety of services to children, families and the community.   The facility also includes a meeting room that is used for various types of events. more

Atherton Library

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Bascom Library and Community Center

Bayview Linda Brooks Burton Library

* Popular materials for adults, teens and children * Basic collection of fiction and nonfiction materials, with titles that encompasses aspects of African American history and culture. * Variety of magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and B... more

Belmont Library

San Mateo County Libraries ignite growth through transformative experiences. We strengthen our community by creating an inclusive sense of place and environment for learning. Explore the services, resources, and programs our family of 13 libraries of... more

Belmont Public Library

The Belmont Public Library is your neighborhood resource for learning about new things, finding resource materials or even attending thought-provoking events.     more

Belvedere Tiburon Library

We are a vibrant community hub that offers a wide range of resources, programs, and services for people of all ages. Whether you're looking for books, movies, computers, or a quiet place to study, we have something for you. Our dedicated staff... more

Benicia Library

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Berkeley Public Library - Central Branch

The Berkeley Public Library has served the people of Berkeley since 1893, and looks forward to providing many more years of community service. The Library is one of the most heavily used libraries in California, serving the people of Berkeley. &nbsp... more

Berkeley Public Library - Claremont Branch

Berkeley Public Library is proud to serve the Southern Berkeley area of town.    more

Berkeley Public Library - West Branch

Berkeley Public Library is proud to serve the West Berkeley neighborhood. more

Berryessa Branch Library

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Biblioteca Latinoamericana

San José Public Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information. more

Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch Library

Book Donation Center

Donate your books and media to Friends!  Each year we receive nearly a million donated books, which we in turn resell to the public through our Readers Bookstores and book sales.  Your donation is tax-deductible and helps to provide critica... more

Branciforte Library

Buffalo Soldier Museum and Library

Learn more about the legacy of African-American participation in the armed forces dating back to our first war: the Revolutionary War. more

Burlingame Library

The Main Library in Burlingame. more

Burlingame Library - Easton Library

California Genealogical Society and Library

The California Genealogical Society and Library is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that seeks to aid, educate and encourage research in family history. CGS was founded February 12, 1898 in San Francisco, and is presently located in Oakland,... more

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