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Parking

The Main Library has two levels of underground parking, including handicapped spaces. Parking is free but limited to two hours. The entrance is to the garage is on West 3rd Avenue. An elevator is available to take you to the ground level. The garage is open during library business hours.

Directions

Going South on Highway 101

Take the 3rd Avenue exit. Go west on 3rd Avenue about one mile. The library will be on the left side of 3rd Avenue after you cross El Camino Real.

Going North on Highway 101

Take the 3rd Avenue exit. Go west on 3rd Avenue. Drive about one mile. The library will be on the left after you cross El Camino Real.

Going South on El Camino Real

Turn right onto West 3rd Avenue. The library will be on the left.

Going North on El Camino Real

Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue. The library will be on the left.

Public Transportation

By Train: Caltrain serves downtown San Mateo. Exit the train at the San Mateo stop. Walk south on B Street. At 3rd Avenue, walk west. The library is at 55 West Third Avenue. View Caltrain Schedule 

By Bus: SamTrans is available. Routes 250, 252, 295, and ECR stop in downtown San Mateo. View SamTrans Schedule