Belvedere Tiburon Library

I’m upgrading my review because I’ve been using the library a lot recently. The employees are really nice. The library itself is comfortable and has a decent selection of material for its size. Still, I’d avoid it in the afternoon when the kiddies are let loose and the internet is still bad.

Helpful and friendly staff. Love the kids room and all it has to offer.
Keep up the good work.

Ugh! 2 stars for the Librarians. This is great library but not the place to go for quiet! Isn’t that ironic. Even with headphones on it was loud. The staff in their busy work is loud. I understand work, however, after 2 hours of listening to Librarian squawk. I told the librarian that I was working and I came here for quiet. She was very defensive. «It’s the kids section», she said. I said, «I understand, but there are no kids around and it’s your voice-​volume». I explained, I came to the library for quiet and in other libraries like Mill Valley and Novato, the librarians are more conscientious about volume. This librarian went on defending her territory. She said, «it’s the knitting area». But the one other knitter is quiet and it’s your voice. No one is perfect and if asked politely, I hoped that an inner I’m sorry for your disturbance and I will try, would be conveyed. However, this was not the case.
I guess if I want quiet, I’ll have to go to Starbucks. The white noise is fine but constant squeaking is disturbing.

Great selection of audio books, which helps my work commute more enjoyable. Also, they have movies, music… oh, yeah, and books. I’m a big fan.

Great selection of books. Awesome staff and a great relaxing space to be.

tiburon-​belvedere library provides an amazing service to
our entire community, young and old… look out for our
new expansion, coming soon!

Ever the habitué of libraries, I freely confess!
In no particular order, I will soon be the very eager beaver tourist of ATL, PNH, SGN, ANC and HKG. Had to hit the 917 nonfiction (travel) section after some afternoon sun to do myself a favor, and get better acquainted with some itineraries. Great place to do it. great sections and decent selection from which to while away a few hours. was heavily used today. Prefer the nice sun room with outlets on the floor, outfitted with bench seating and chairs.
Enjoyed perusing the local authors glass shelfcase section, as well as new books.
Separate children’s library rm here
3 hours parking lot is enforced,& a garden grass area with benches outside for reading

Can anyone, please anyone, do anything about the level of noise here? The staff is noisy and speak with a loud voice, the children are noisy. I came back giving the library another chance. It is terrible. So sad that they won’t do anything about it and be respectful toward the people that come here to read and conduct research and be able to concentrate while doing so.

In a good library I can blissfully lose myself for a couple of hours walking the stacks, sampling novels, biographies, travel books, cookbooks, CDs, and DVDs. This library is a good one. Just driving out towards it, down the long, beautiful Tiburon peninsula, past Blackie’s Pasture and the sparkling bay puts me in the a zen state.
Most of the best libraries seem to be located in areas of great affluence. This library is the best that Marin County has to offer and * surprise * just happens to be in one of the wealthiest of Marin neighborhoods. Still, they welcome all and a library card can be obtained no matter where you live.
Physical highlights of this library are excellent natural lighting, a fireplace, easy free parking, and many little alcoves in which to make yourself comfortable. Additionally, they have a great assortment of PCs with internet access, and a fantastic selection of CDs, DVDs, and magazines which can be checked out at no charge. They even have Ipads and Kindles that you can test out for a few hours. And books, of course… a huge selection of new fiction and non-​fiction as well as those which are downloadable audio e-​books.
Someday, I suspect all the libraries will be gone and what a sad day that will be. Before that happens, this would be a great library to spend some time at. Anyone with a card can take advantage of their ridiculously liberal free lending policy (e.g. 50 books, 10 CDs, 10 DVDs) and walk out of here laden with enough materials to entertain themselves for weeks to come.

AWESOME LIBRARY!!!
I spend so much time in here! It’s the perfect library to study (i use ear plugs), usually quiet but can get loud with parents letting kids run around like they are at the park, has many tables with plugs to hook your computer, free Wi-​Fi, clean bathrooms, a lot of parking (3hours, now being enforced!)
The staff here is really helpful and nice. They have a pretty good collection of books, the DVD collection is AMAZING! they get many of the new released movies! many CDs, they get pretty much every single magazine. They have iPads, Nooks, Kindles and probably some other devices for people to use while in the library. They have also many pcs with internet access for people to use (must have library card) and print stations as well as copy machines!
The kid’s library is amazing! great collection of books. Nice to go on rainy days, they have toys and kids can be entertained for an hour or so. Story Time with Alicia is very nice, she is super sweet and welcoming!
One of the best little libraries in Marin :-)

I love my library! And support it. Best staff ever. So courteous and helpful. I’m there constantly checking out the newest arrivals, and I never, ever pay for video rental because they have such a wonderful DVD collection. They also have a doggie tie-​up and fresh water outside, so I stop by on walks with my pooch.

So, I really don’t know why someone hasn’t reviewed this Library before. Trust me folks, sleezy bars do have their place, but a great library is hard to find. This is one. It’s small, but with all the attributes of a big one.
Although it is small, it is well run with great resources and a very professional staff. They are open 7 days a week.
Some of the little extra things I like about this library:
+ Great off-​street parking — free 2hr parking
+ Wonderful children’s section — all the latest publications
+ Three copy machines — copies only 10 cents
+ Tons of books for sale — cheap
+ Large DVD collection — never found a scratched one
+ Free classes — computer & others
+ Plenty of computers & study space — student area too
+ Lectures — lots of talented local writers & celebs
+ Large music collection — favorites
+ Art shows — local & regional artists
+ Auto check-​out — fast service
+ Friendly, helpful staff
Check out a book, head out to the green space directly behind the library, pick out a bench and sit in the sunshine and just read. Can life get any better?