San Rafael Public Library

Randy Coleman Memory Lab

Memory Lab

The San Rafael Public Library provides the Memory Lab as a valuable resource to assist patrons in creating digital copies of cherished photographs, slides, documents, and negatives. The Memory Lab is situated at the Downtown branch at 1100 E Street and is accessible to the public by appointment.

New users are required to attend a brief orientation session to become acquainted with the equipment. This initiative has been generously funded through a donation in honor of Randy Coleman, a former resident of San Rafael and esteemed library patron.

Returning users will need to make an appointment for each session.

Please request an appointment here. Please allow 48 hours for a staff member to reach out to you.

Available equipment includes:

  • Video conversion software for transferring VHS tapes and personal DVDs to digital format
  • Epson Expression 12000XL flatbed scanner for high-resolution scanning of photographs, slides, and film negatives
  • Book/document scanner for converting bound materials or loose papers into digital files
  • 8mm and Super 8 film converter for transferring home movies to digital format
  • Cassette tape converter for converting audio cassette recordings into MP3 filesPlease note: Patrons must bring their own USB flash drive, SD card, or external hard drive to save digital files. The library does not provide storage devices. Or send to the cloud.
  • Downtown Library

    Hours
    Sun: 10 AM–5 PM
    Mon: 10 AM–7 PM
    Tues: 10 AM–7 PM
    Weds: 10 AM–7 PM
    Thurs: 10 AM–5 PM
    Fri: 10 AM–5 PM
    Sat: 10 AM–5 PM

    Contact
    (415) 485-3323

    Address
    1100 E Street
    San Rafael, CA 94901

  • Pickleweed Library

    Hours
    Sun: Closed
    Mon: 10 AM–5 PM
    Tues: 10 AM–5 PM
    Weds: 12 PM–7 PM
    Thurs: 10 AM–5 PM
    Fri: 10 AM–5 PM
    Sat: 10 AM–5 PM

    Contact
    (415) 485-3483

    Address
    50 Canal Street
    San Rafael, CA 94901

  • Northgate Library

    Hours
    Sun: Closed
    Mon: Closed
    Tues: 12 PM–7 PM
    Weds: 10 AM–5 PM
    Thurs: 10 AM–5 PM
    Fri: 10 AM–5 PM
    Sat: 10 AM–5 PM

    Contact
    (415) 890-5670

    Address
    5800 Northgate Drive, Ste. 083
    San Rafael, CA 94903


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