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Brisbane Library
- Hours:
Mon-Thu. 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fri. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sat. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
4 reviews for Brisbane Library
I have been upset for probably over 10 years since the cozy library in Alameda that I frequented as a child was shut down and replaced by an unwelcoming lifeless bland poorly designed "modern" library. Who cares if the old one wasn't earthquake proof or not, right? It had so much character.
I got my Brisbane Library card last month and have been addicted ever since. I love love love this library. It is tiny but clean and organized, although the lighting could be better. The staff members are very courteous and helpful. The selection of DVDs and CDs is huge and actually current and relevent (think cool bands like Arcade Fire, Silversun Pickups and old favorites too). The book selection is not great, but as mentioned earlier, this is a branch of the San Mateo County Public Library so you can request holds and pick them up here, which is soooo convenient since I work in Brisbane and drop by on my lunch break. Just show them proof that you live or work in Brisbane and they will notate on your account to waive the 75 cent hold fee.
The one downside is that they don't have a lot of comfy chairs or desks so you can read or do work.
Close to blissful for a nerd like me!
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Tucked away in the sleepy slopes of downtown Brisbane, this library is truly a hidden gem. It serves a population of just 5,000, but because it is funded by San Mateo County, its collection is ten times larger than what it should be (and what the small space can comfortably hold). CDs and DVDs are its forte. (Last week I checked out the John Lee Hooker Ultimate Collection and Requiem for a Dream.) The staff is extremely helpful. Parents will appreciate that the children's section is popular.
Note: if you show the staff that you live or work in Brisbane, they'll waive all your hold fees.
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This small public library is very convenient from my work. I can head to downtown Brisbane and get all my errands accomplished: post office, lunch/coffee pickup and library browsing. Since it's part of the good ol' Peninsula Library System, I sometimes have my holds sent to this branch so I can pick up in the middle of the day. My other local libraries close too early for me to make it home in time for a pickup. The building is a little dated but there's a lovely large tree out front...nature makes everything more attractive.
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They don't turn anyone away here- almost anyone can get a library card here- long as you live in California. They open til 8pm, from Monday to Thursday. There is always plenty of parking and close enough to my part of the City. It's a small library, but they've got a huge library long as you can plan ahead. Just log on to http://www.plsinfo.org/ and you can reserve almost any title you can think of. For me, I mostly take advantage of their huge DVD selection- such as Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, Law & Order, etc. For 75 cents, they will transfer it from another branch, and email you when ready to pick up. Bye, bye Netflix!
