The San Anselmo Library is a small community library tucked away on Tunstead Avenue, next to the Town Hall. Although the library has been forced to cut back its open hours and services over the years, it benefitted from a $49 parcel tax that was passed in November 2010 to fund the library's operation and was able to expand hours, services, and hire a children's librarian. The San Anselmo Library's children's section is one of the more cherished town entities, with a designated children's librarian and Book Babies events. As part of a network of Marin County libraries, this location allows card holders to request books and media from any library in Marin for a 50¢ fee. The library also has access to some university and academic databases and systems. To get a library card, a patron need only have proof of address and doesn't have to be a resident of San Anselmo.
- Hours: Mon, 10am - 8pm; Tue, Thu, Fri, and Sat, 10am - 5pm; Wed noon - 8pm; Sun, closed
- Handicap Accessible: Elevator on the side of the library, next to town hall
- Parking: Free lot, On-street: free, On-street: metered, Paid lot
- Size of collection: 50,000
- Specialties: Children's section
- Services: Audiobooks, Movies, Music CDs, Research databases, Resources for job seekers
- Internet use policy: There are two 15-minute stations for anyone to use and two one-hour stations for library card holders to use.
- Programs/classes: The library offers a summer reading program for teens and tweens. Book Babies, for children ages zero to three, takes place on Wednesdays in the Town Council chambers next door. There is also an adult book group that meets once a month.
- Book donation information: Donated books must be clean and in good condition. Donations can be brought to the library and are overseen by the Friends of the San Anselmo Library. The Friends hold a book sale on the first Saturday of each month to raise money for the library.
- Wi-Fi: Free
- Private events: No
