The best libraries to work and study in San Francisco
The 10 libraries in San Francisco best set up for a laptop or a day of studying, led by San Francisco Public Library - Main Library, Mechanics' Institute Library and Chess Room and Presidio Branch Library.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
01San Francisco Public Library - Main Library
library100 Larkin StreetWi‑FiPowerWork 100
The Main Library is the primary library of the San Francisco Public Library, located in San Francisco's Civic Center.
You can rent out a study room or meeting room, or simply set up shop at an available table among the bookshelves.
Secret San FranciscoAugust 2021 Hours, amenities and photos for San Francisco Public Library - Main Library
02Mechanics' Institute Library and Chess Room
library57 Post StreetWi‑FiWork 100
For a mere $120 a year—$10 a month—members get access to a lending library, workspace with WiFi ... "It's way cheaper than any coworking space," said freelance software developer Keegan Leary
The San Francisco StandardJune 2023 Hours, amenities and photos for Mechanics' Institute Library and Chess Room
03Presidio Branch Library
library3150 Sacramento StWi‑FiPowerWork 100
The Presidio Branch of SFPL is a clean, peaceful place to get work done. They have excellent customer service, a decent amount of outlets, public wifi, several big couches, and some long tables to work at.
Secret San FranciscoAugust 2021 04Mission Bay Branch Library
library960 4th StreetWi‑FiPowerWork 100
I would also recommend the Mission Bay library, which is close to the water and has great views, with outlets.
The Fang GirlMay 2024 05Bernal Heights Branch Library
library500 Cortland AveWork 100
This library in Bernal Heights has large tables to spread out your study materials
Secret San FranciscoAugust 2021 Hours, amenities and photos for Bernal Heights Branch Library
06North Beach Branch Library
library850 Columbus AveWi‑FiWork 100
07Belvedere Tiburon Library
library1501 Tiburon Blvd BelvedereWi‑FiWork 100
08Noe Valley Sally Brunn Branch Library
library451 Jersey StWi‑FiWork 100
Hours, amenities and photos for Noe Valley Sally Brunn Branch Library
09Golden Gate Valley Branch Library
library1801 Green StWi‑FiWork 100
Hours, amenities and photos for Golden Gate Valley Branch Library
10Merced Branch Library
library155 Winston DrWi‑FiWork 100
