Construction is scheduled to start on Monday, Sep. 8, 2025. The library was closed for a few weeks before the construction start date to allow for packing and storage of items in the facility, including books. There will be minimal construction impacts such as general noise, dust and road work. Construction crews will do their best to minimize any disruptions. 

During Marina Branch Library’s temporary closure, the following libraries closest to Marina will be open: 

• Main Library - 55 W. 3rd Ave. San Mateo, CA 94402 
• Hillsdale Library - 205 W. Hillsdale Blvd. San Mateo, CA 94403 
• Foster City Library - 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd. Foster City, CA 94404 

Other partner locations can be found on the Peninsula Library System website: https://plsinfo.org 

There will also be a holds pick up location at the Shoreview Recreation Center open on Thursdays from 1-4 pm and Saturdays from 10 am – 1 pm. 

These hours are subject to change, but with sufficient notice.  It is recommended that you check our Library Locations & Hours page for the most up-to-date operational hours. 

1. When placing a hold on an item in the catalog, select "San Mateo - Shoreview Recreation Center" from the "Pick up at" drop-down menu. 
2. You will receive notification when your hold is available for pick up. 
3. When you arrive at Shoreview, please retrieve your hold from the shelves and bring it to the desk.  The staff member will check it out for you. 
4. Enjoy! 

Unfortunately, opening a temporary location in a retail location would be cost-prohibitive and is not included in the budget for this project. 

The building floors will be releveled. In addition, the building will undergo various upgrades to electrical and other systems, improvement of the building's foundation and drainage system, and a refresh of the interior spaces.  

Similar services are available at the Main Library and Hillsdale Branch, such as storytime, craft programs, etc. Check our events calendar. 

The improvements were designed to meet the California Energy code, and the design was made with performance, energy and water savings in mind. The building will convert to LED lighting which can provide energy savings compared to the current lighting, and the building will also move from a gas system to all-electric, a clean energy source that lowers our carbon footprint. Learn more about Electrify San Mateo.

The project is being funded from a combination of grant funds from the State Library, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Peninsula Clean Energy, state funds secured with the support of Representative Kevin Mullin, and City funds, including Measure S.  

The Marina Library renovations do not include any part of the adjacent property. For information on that project please visit: 1855 S Norfolk St. Multi-Family Development. 

Most of the materials in Marina Library's borrowing collection will be kept in storage until the library reopens. Materials in select special collections (Technology Lending and State Parks Pass Collections) will be temporarily relocated to the Main Library and Hillsdale Branch. Some of the materials will be discarded due to condition, as part of the library’s normal deselection process.  

The planned reopening is tentatively planned for Quarter 1 of 2027 and there will be a grand reopening celebration!  

For more details, please visit the following webpages 

• Marina Branch Public Library Restoration Project  
• Marina Branch Library page