City of Larkspur, California, Larkspur Public Library, Library Information

LIBRARY INFORMATION

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Photo of the top of the Larkspur Library Door

Regular Hours
Monday-Tuesday 10am-9pm
Wednesday-Thursday 10am-7pm
Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm
Closed on Sunday

Main number (415) 927-5005
Children's number (415) 927-5134

Directions from Highway 101

Heading South

photo of the Larkspur Library sign outside City Hall

Take the Tamalpais/Paradise Drive Exit; turn Right onto Tamalpais Drive and head West, toward downtown Larkspur. Tamalpais Drive soon merges into one lane, then winds around to the right (past "Stellar Spa") and for 1/4 of a block the street name changes to Redwood Ave. and you quickly come to a 4 way intersection, where you take a right onto Corte Madera Avenue. ,which soon becomes Magnolia Ave. Continue straight ahead into downtown Larkspur. The Library is located at the first stop sign, at the corner of King St. & Magnolia Avenue (400 Magnolia Ave.) across from St. Patrick's Church. The Library is on the First floor of the historic Larkspur City Hall building. Parking is limited to 3 spaces in front and 3 in the back of the building.

Heading North

Take the Tamalpais/Paradise Drive Exit and stay in the left hand lanes. At the light, turn left, heading West, over the HWY overpass onto Tamalpais Drive toward downtown Larkspur. Tamalpais Drive soon merges into one lane, then winds around to the right (past "Stellar Spa") and for 1/4 of a block the street name changes to Redwood Ave. and you quickly come to a 4 way intersection, where you take a right onto Corte Madera Avenue. ,which soon becomes Magnolia Ave. Continue straight ahead into downtown Larkspur. The Library is located at the first stop sign, at the corner of King St. & Magnolia Avenue (400 Magnolia Ave.) across from St. Patrick's Church. The Library is on the First floor of the historic Larkspur City Hall building. Parking is limited to 3 spaces in front and 3 in the back of the building.

Circulation Policies

• Patrons must own a barcoded library card to check out, place holds, or renew items.

• Items may be renewed by phone, or on the computer, once, and only if no one is waiting for the specific item.

• To renew items, please provide the barcode of each item and your patron barcode number.

• Fines are charged for overdue items: Adult materials are $.25 per day per item; Kids materials are $.10 per day per item.

Check Out Periods

Books 3 weeks

Books on tape 3 weeks

Books on CD 3 weeks

Video Cassettes 1 week (not renewable)

Adult Magazines 1 week (not renewable)

Kids Magazines 3 weeks (not renewable)

Holiday Closings Veterans Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Thanksgiving Day

President's Day Day after Thanksgiving

Memorial Day Day before Christmas

Fourth of July Christmas Day

Labor Day New Year's Day

Photo of Larky the Larkspur Library Mascot Larky
Mascot for the Larkspur Library
The Larkspur Library received a statue
of their mascot created and designed by
Sally Lindsey. Ms. Lindsey is a wonderful
supporter of the Larkspur Library and shares
her creative talents throughout our community.

Library History

The Library is one of the main focal points of downtown Larkspur community and features unique collections of books that draw patrons from neighboring towns. The library's collection size is approximately 51,000.

The Library was founded in 1913 by the Larkspur Women's Improvement Club, spearheaded by Belle C. Brown.

The Library staff, Board, Foundation and Friends are committed to improving library service while keeping the library's small-town charm alive for all patrons to enjoy.

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