West Portal Branch Library — Attraction in San Francisco

What can I say? I practically grew up at this library so there's a big nostalgia factor. The upgrade a few years back perked it up.

I love the shifting hours. This place is open until 9pm three days a week which means I can actually stop by after work.

The staff is alway helpful and know their stuff. I'm big on my SFPL online account and getting things on hold and so I can breeze in and out. It's small, but it's convenient and gets the job done.

Occasionally I work there for a change of pace, but the middle and high schoolers and frequent this place on weekends and after school make it crowded and louder than I handle. Some shady characters frequent this library branch, but that comes with...

A smaller but cozy library, where people are always warm and extra helpful, very similar to those at the Parkside Branch, although Parkside can at times be a little noisy, due to its patrons. Selection is smaller at West Portal, but as it is near an elementary school, its patrons tend to be younger than those at Parkside, which is near a high school.

Nonetheless, both branches have excellent staff that often go the extra mile to help you find what you need. Highly recommended.

Please do note that seating is fairly limited at this branch, due to its physical dimension, while it would be difficult to not be able to find a seat at Parkside, but depending on your party size, both are great...

This is a super, pretty, neighborhood library. Stop by and you find colorful stenciled beamed ceilings and more. I really enjoy interfacing with the staff. Most of the faces are familiar and they always make it a pleasant experience to locate books, cd's, etc.. They also offer help, working to help me navigate the sometimes arduous SFPL system and order from downtown. Did I mention their special crafts evenings? Lots of crabby ladies (like me) learning to repurpose scraps from young enthusiastic staffers. Great job, Librarians and thank you for serving the West of Twin...