Glen Park Branch Library

My favorite library to go to in the city. Not too many people know about it so it is usually easy to find a table to study. The library is smaller than most public libraries but it is super clean and still very new! It is usually pretty quiet because most people who go there are the elderly or students who go there to study. However, there is a play area for kids and a classroom where kids often go to so it usually gets a little louder towards the end of the day.
What I also like about the library is the area itself. It is in the vicinity of many restaurants, coffee shop, and a market in case you’re hungry! Also, super close to the freeway and Bart station as well as plenty of meter and 2 hr parking.

Good library, terrible hours. I feel like it’s never open when I want to go. I get that libraries are not well funded but it’s frustrating. 1 – 5 on Sunday, 1 – 6 Saturday? Couldn’t they at least open at 11 on one weekend day? My old neighborhood library (Potrero Hill) started opening at 10 on Saturdays and it made all the difference.
Hours aside, this is a better library than Potrero in terms of book catalog. The kids section in particular is really good. It’s a lot bigger than Potrero’s was, and I enjoy sitting there looking for things to read.
Libraries are the fundament of civilization. It’s funny, you have to imagine book publishers would throw a complete fit if libraries were proposed as a new idea today. «People can read books for FREE? This is analog file sharing! DMCA! Shut it down!»

Like the other SF Public Libraries the Glen Park location is useful and clean. A decent selection of books. What they do not have they can bring in from other branches. This reflects the smaller size of the location. While ordering can be a pain if you need the book quickly I have found the wait time is usually only a day or two.
The Glen Park is usually quite and good for study work. However, the hours of operation for this branch are different than some of the other branches. Opening anywhere from 1 – 3 hours later in the morning and closing 2 hours earlier. Plan your time accordingly.
A copy machine is available to duplicate what you need. Accessible for people with kids or people in wheelchairs. Plenty of internet access with computers on site and wireless for people who bring their own device. Lots of outlets for power.
Close to public transportation of all kinds. Close to a few good coffee places like Bello Coffee & Tea.
Something else I recently found out For those people who follow courts and crime to real-​life places. This branch is the arrest location for Ross William Ulbricht who is a staffers associated with the Silk Road online black market site. Obviously neither the Glen Park Branch Library nor the City of San Francisco would be involved. Just an interesting topic. A quick internet search will tell you more if interested.

Honestly. I’m a sucker for hipster cafes, but when I need fast, reliable wifi with outlets, libraries are the way to go.
Glen park branch is one of my favorite libraries to study at. It’s located right above Canyon Market on the second floor. They have two tables in the youth area, and three/​four more tables in the back by the windows. I’ve never had a problem finding a seat, and there are plenty of outlets to use. Lighting is bright and they turn on the central air. Bring a jacket, as it can get a little cold sitting there.
The size of the library is on the smaller side, but they do have a good selection of audio, DVDs, new books, etc. They section off a small area for children’s books by the back corner. If you’re lucky, you might even catch an arts and crafts class held in the separate room! I made a tote last time with the instructor, and they provided all the materials free of cost. Definitely something to look into if you like these kind of activities.
Overall a great place to study and get your work done. I really wish they can extend their opening hours!

This branch is nice. I go to this branch a lot. I went to the grand opening of this library branch. This library is nice inside. I love the kids DVDs here. This is one of the best library branches in San Francisco.

Love this library, warm lighting, helpful people. The whole SF Library system is a treat!

So nice, so clean, and the staff is so friendly! I can’t wait to go back!
Parking is tough though.

This is a really nice, clean library. In the small town I’m from, the library is a de facto homeless shelter, and just generally feels grimy. I was pleasantly surprised to find the restroom very clean and well maintained.
So, work on my computer all day here, or in the coffee shop next door? That’s a no-​brainer, I’ll take this place every time.

I love books. I love libraries. When I was little, my mom would bring my sister and i to our local library as a «treat.»
When I moved to the area one of the first things I did was find the closest library. I love that this library is a five to six block walk from my apartment. The building looks fairly new and the interior looks as though it’s been remodeled in the last 8 – 10 years. It doesn’t have the funky odor one associates with older libraries so that’s a big plus.
It’s on the small side, but every time I’ve put something on hold it comes in way, way, way faster than the website says it will. Yay! If you have tweens and teenagers or you are just young at heart, they have a fairly large young adult section.

Only across the street from the Glen Park BART station. Be careful when reserving a computer/​laptop here. My mom made a reservation for 11am one Sunday. She arrives at the library 10 minutes before her reservation and discovers that they don’t open til 1pm! Their reservation system does NOT coincide with the library schedule so check the library’s hours prior to booking so you don’t waste your time like my mom had.
Besides that, it’s a decent neighborhood library where she takes my little girl for some book reading and burrowing of children’s music and DVDs.

Fairly new, convenient and devoid of the funky aroma I smell at other San Francisco Public Library locations

I always find parking here. Its easier to find and i’m inbetween 2, kind of 3 sf libraries.
Great thing is you can pick and choose your dvd or book online… put it on request and they’ll send it to the building library of your choice. FOR FREE! I mean, you can’t go wrong, other than lose or keep the book and get charged.
I haven’t had too much of a problem. Once and a while, a popular dvd might be scuffed up or damaged because someone is UNCARING about the FREE PRODUCTS the SFPL​.ORG provides FOR ALL OF US… FOR FREE!!!
The people here are very nice and very kind. HELPFUL TOO!!!
Actually, i’m surrounded by 4 Branches.
Glen Park
Ingleside/​Ocean Ave
Noe Valley
West Portal
AWESOME to live on Mt. Davidson!!!

I really enjoy coming here after reading one of my fellow friend’s review about this library. In fact, I’m at the library right now, using one of their computers in the Teen section! The books here (for Teens/​Young Adult) are pretty new and updated. The manga… not so much (not to my taste); it looks very clustered since there are a lot. There’s a large selection of dvds and music (at least, to me). The modern look gives it a nice feel and touch. The people here seem pretty chill too. I love the little benches by the windows. I wish I could sit there forever and just gaze out the window. Plus the library’s location is very lovely and convienent too. There’s a BART Station just across the street. A Citi bank is located right on the corner of the street too. Little cafes and shops surround the area giving a chill but upscale feel. I think it’ll be hard to find parking here.
I will most def come back to check out more books or to just relax.

Cool library and very close to other shops and restaurants, but most importantly very close to my place.

Very close to restaurants and places to get food. I get the books, read them while I eat. I like the new location. It feels bright and happy.
The library is really quite, even though they made it easier to see.

San Francisco Public Library Glen Park Branch is a two level branch and it is more spacious than their original Chenery St location. I do like that there is a staircase and an elevator which is definitely one of the helpful and useful amenities. It is located within a short walking distance from Glen Park BART Station. Similar to other libraries, I’d just come in to browse on the selection of books available, if the book I am looking for is not available then I can always request the book to be delivered to Glen Park from the Main Branch.
If you firmly believe that it is easier for you to complete homework assignments, projects and research papers or you want to study for a midterm or final exam, then this is what the library is for. Quiet study time at the library is a good way to concentrate on any homework assignment. I practically come in to complete homework assignments or study for midterms and final exams when I firmly believe that I would get distracted at home very easily. The libraries are like a second home to many high school and college students in particular.
Need a document to printed/​xeroxed? The xerox machines now have a part where you can plug in your flash drive, scan the document and save it to a flash drive or print it out directly from your flash drive! Just follow the directions on the screen of the xerox machine! If you need a copy/​print card, there is a machine where you can get or add value to a copy/​print card using cash or credit/​debit card. You’ll get a receipt for your transaction in the end!
Everything I’ve mentioned in my first review and my update are all pluses! However, there are some minuses and this location is open at 10am on Monday & Tuesday, 12pm on Wednesday, 1pm on Thursday, Friday & Saturday! Seriously? Day (s) off work? Plan on spending the entire weekend homeworking and studying? Looking for a quiet place for all this? Then come to Glen Park Branch of San Francisco Public Library. The other down side is that they are closed on Sunday! Nice spot for a library whether you are passing by or live in the area!
Friendly staff members!

This is a cute little library.
It isn’t quite of the same caliber as the main one near Civic Center, but I actually like it more. It’s quieter, you can browse more because it’s smaller and there’s less people.
It really reminds me of the Marina District’s Library in size and cleanliness plus it’s really well located being just down the block from BART. This makes is super easy to swing by and drop off/​pick up a book for the day on your way to work.
Great little library if you live in the area.

I’ve walked passed this library on my way to the stores/​shops on Chenery and I’ve never gone in. Well, I thought it was time since my kids love books. I have a double stroller with me and with ease we took the elevator up and I had no problems maneuvering the stroller inside the library.
It isn’t the biggest public library out there, but you can’t beat the location. Who doesn’t like something that’s within walking distance of your house?
They have a magazine section next to the entrance, computers for people to use for research and I really like how the children’s books are located toward the back of the library. There is only one entrance/​exit into the children’s section and I liked this because it makes it easier for me watch her. My daughter was able to look for books without having me follow her into different aisles with a double stroller. The children’s books selection wasn’t amazing but it was good enough for her so I’m happy.
I did notice a lot of electrical outlets and this is great for students.

When you are a poor graduate student looking for a place to work on your thesis outside of your home for FREE, where does one go?! The public library, of course. But WWHHYYY?!
1.) Free internet.
2.) No pressure to buy anything (i.e., coffee, tea, pastry).
3.) Outlets galore.
4.) Peace and quiet.
PLUSES:
+ Super friendly staff. Even one that will poke fun at you for not using your library card for four years. Oops.
+ The new books section actually carries new-​ish books (i.e., books that are still on the NY Times Bestseller list).
+ Decent sized.
+ Wheelchair accessible.
+ Wheelchair accessible bathroom.
+ Kiddie changing table in the bathroom.
+ I always, always, always find a spot to sit.
+ Conveniently located across from Glen Park BART, away from busy-​ness. You won’t have to fight hipsters off a seat.
MINUSES:
— Limited open hours. Seriously, how are you going to open at 1pm Thurs-​Sat?! That’s just rude.
— Not open on Sunday.
— Meh to the DVD and CD selection. Don’t bother canceling your Netflix account.
P. S. As I have made this library my home away from home in the past two weeks, I have noticed the «regulars.» And these library regulars wait for the library to open up at the nearby coffeeshop. Or at least that’s the story I have made up for them. :)

I’ve been to this library a few times now. They have quite an extensive movie collection (including Bollywood flicks) which surprised me. I have a Netflix subscription, but this was a cool addition to the library. The Glen Park library is the closest copier to my home on Monterey Blvd. I was working on consolidating my cookbooks and this was a quiet and cheap place to get it done at. The staff is really friendly and helpful to newbies and the folks visiting aren’t weird or scary like at the main branch.