Services
Your Account
- Get a Library card
- Can’t make it in to the library but need a card within 48 hours? Click here.
- Get an Institutional Library Card
- Renew items
- Checkout rules
Technology Services
- Reserve a computer
- Free gigabit wifi at both locations
- 3D Printing
- Read our 3D Printing FAQ
- Read our 3D Printing Policy
- Book-a-Librarian
Reserve a 30 minute help session with a librarian for assistance with library eResources, such as eBooks, databases, the online catalog, or your online account. Call us at 415-485-3321 to schedule your appointment.
Or, drop-in anytime at the Reference Desk for help…there’s almost always someone who can help you. - Memory Lab -Create digital copies of your treasured family photographs, slides, negatives, and documents.
- One-on-One Computer Tutoring
1-hour sessions at the San Rafael Downtown location with our volunteer tutors for help with PC or Mac computer basics, or help with email, software, searching the Internet, or job search. Contact Marilyn Boatright to make an appointment 415-485-3317 or email marilyn.boatright@cityofsanrafael.org
Physical materials
- Check out books, music CDs, books on CD, DVDs, Blu-ray, and more from any of the libraries in Marin.
- Zip Books is a California State Library program to have an item that is not in the MARINet catalog delivered to your home address (only for books, large print books and books on CD).
- Little Free Library: We operate a Little Free Library in Downtown San Rafael to support the love of reading and learning in our community.
- We have a selection of YA Book Club Kits available for patrons to check out. See our Book Club Kit Guidelines for more information!
Bicycle Outreach
Digital Materials
- Read online or download thousands of eBooks and eAudioBooks with Libby Overdrive, Hoopla, Enki Library, or Safari Books
- Read online or download cover-to-cover digital editions of popular magazines, newspapers, and scholarly journals (scroll to the Newspapers, Magazines, Journals heading)
- Stream or download movies, TV shows, and music with Hoopla or Kanopy
Museum Passes
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- Discover & Go online printable free and discounted museum passes
Discover & Go provides FREE or discounted passes to local museums and cultural institutions. In order to make a reservation, you must be 16 years of age or older, a resident of Marin County, and have a valid library card.
FAQs
- Discover & Go online printable free and discounted museum passes
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies pairs adult and teen volunteers with elementary school aged youth in grades 1-3 for either 15 or 30 minute appointments. During the appointment, the child will practice reading with the volunteer one-on-one, and receive help and guidance with difficult words, comprehension, and other reading skills. We have bilingual volunteers available who can help in both English and Spanish. Appointments are available at the both the Downtown and Pickleweed Library locations.
For more information and to schedule an appointment, visit or call the Downtown Library’s Children’s Reference Desk (415-485-3322) or the Pickleweed Library (415-485-3483).
Homework Help and Online Tutoring
- Brainfuse HelpNow– homework help, MS Office help, resume writing, career resources
Let us Bring the Library to You
Research and Information Assistance
Our librarians will help you find what you need. Call us (415-485-3321), email us (library@cityofsanrafael.org), or click on the chat tab at the bottom of this page!
Events for All Ages
Our events calendar features classes, programs, and more for everyone–in English and Spanish–at our two libraries.
