Reviews of Bernal Heights Branch Library (Library)

Natural Nia

Very quiet and peaceful

ANGEL ALVARADO

Quiet and very peaceful its amazing

Paul DeMello

Fun for kids

Charlie Siebert

It's part of San Franciscan and American history as a product of the WPA to provide work to combat the effects of the Depression. The Spanish Colonial style building itself is beautiful and cozy, and the staff friendly and helpful. There is a Teens-Only area, an entire children's section with books and games on the lower level, as well an events room which hosts a variety of a activities including live musical performances.

Elisabeth Heisler

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Loki Barnes

Friendly people

Luis Cruz

Really quiet and peaceful inside, and with a playground aside. Lovely place for kids. And of course adults.

Stephen Spector

I've been coming to this library since moving to San Francisco in2009. It is great for grandparents with both young children and as they grow. One of our grandkids took her 1st steps in the Wednesday baby group. Now our 6 and 9 year olds enjoy the inside and play ground.

Riley Fitzgerald

Beautiful, clean, and noisy. Great place to do work on a laptop if you bring headphones - kids screaching and adults talking echo through the building. No one reminds people to "sush" but the librarians are helpful and sweet otherwise. Big windows and high ceilings make this smaller library feel spacious. It would be a 5-star reading and working space, hands down, if not for the constant noise.

Elgy Gillespie

Definitely one of the very finest, perhaps the finest — a jewel in the citywide crown, and the staff are among the most knowledgeable and helpful for anywhere. It would be devastating to lose this stellar public library system, and I hope and trust we never do.

patricia lee

They remodeled it so everything is updated They have a teen area Check out area Childrens room A laptop and i pad kiosk It is usually quiet Lots of moms come here with their kids

Chris J. Tow

Great library!

Max Heinritz

Small library. Offers a space that's hard to find in SF ... tall ceilings, quiet atmosphere, tables with lamps. Reminded me of a university library on the East Coast.

Patty Cummings

Great for kids!

Eve Andersson

Beautiful, historic space. Friendly staff. Great children's section, plus a playground out back that's open even when the library is closed.

LuLu Malou

I agree with the other comments that it is a small library. I've been going to this library ever since I was a little girl. I came in there today...it's cramped up and I sat at this table segregated for "Teens Only" after 1pm. And some lady, who didn't even bother to tell me who she is and that she worked there, was so nasty and asked me to move and if I even bothered to read the signs. So unprofessional! What am I supposed to do, sit elbow to elbow with someone or sit on their lap!? She embarrassed me in front of all the people there. Atmosphere of this library changed..it was nice and welcoming before to all who comes in without any special privileges. Mean old nasty lady needs an enema.

C C

Best cutest library. Original old building feels very nostalgic. Not one of the biggest nor same selections but its a beautiful library.

Tina Chan Ling

This library does not feel like a library at all, but in a good way! It is a bit smaller than other libraries but it has this cozy welcoming vibe right when you walk in.The building and architecture here is beautiful. People generally use their "indoor" voice here so it makes for a great place to study or just to sit and catch up with your local newspaper.