Burlingame Public Library
🏢 Peninsula Library System · Burlingame, California
Burlingame Public Library
An award-winning civic landmark rebuilt after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, Burlingame Public Library has served San Mateo County residents since 1909 from its striking Primrose Road home.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 480 PRIMROSE ROAD, BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Phone: +1650-558-7400
Website: burlingame.org
Plus Code: 849VHMH2+G8 (BURLINGAME, CA)
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📖 About Burlingame Public Library
Burlingame Public Library opened by city ordinance on October 11, 1909, and today anchors the Peninsula Library System's network of member branches across San Mateo County. After the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake damaged the original building, the community passed a bond to fund a complete reconstruction; the rebuilt library earned a cover feature in the 1998 issue of American Libraries for its award-winning architecture. A second, smaller Easton Branch serves the city's eastern neighborhoods. Cardholders gain access to the system's rich digital collection including Libby eBooks and audiobooks, Kanopy streaming films, and the Discover & Go museum-pass program that provides free or reduced-price entry to Bay Area cultural institutions.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded 1909 — one of San Mateo County's longest-serving public libraries
- Rebuilt after 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake; award-winning architecture featured in American Libraries (1998)
- Discover & Go museum-pass program — free/discounted passes to Bay Area science centers and cultural venues
- Libby (OverDrive) eBooks & audiobooks plus Kanopy's 30,000+ streaming films available 24/7
- Part of the Peninsula Library System, connecting patrons to resources across San Mateo County
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free card unlocks digital reading, streaming, and museum access:
📚 Services
- Computer workstations & free Wi-Fi
- Printing, copying & scanning
- Equipment lending (laptops & personal wireless devices)
- Discover & Go museum-pass reservations
- Community meeting rooms
- Literacy & ESL programs (Learn to Read)
- Interlibrary loan (WorldCat)
🎸 Programs
- Bilingual storytime (offered six days weekly through the system)
- Youth and teen STEM programming
- Adult literacy and ESL services
- Book clubs and reading groups
📍 Nearby Libraries in San Mateo & Alameda Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burlingame Public Library part of a larger library system?
Yes — it is operated by the Peninsula Library System (PLS), which connects member libraries across San Mateo County. Your Burlingame card works at all PLS branches and grants access to the shared digital catalog, Libby, Kanopy, and Discover & Go.
What happened to the original Burlingame library building?
The original structure was damaged in the October 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. The city passed a bond to fund a full reconstruction, and the rebuilt library opened in the 1990s with award-winning architecture that earned it a cover story in the 1998 issue of American Libraries magazine.
How do I get free museum passes through the library?
The Peninsula Library System offers Discover & Go, an online portal that lets Burlingame cardholders reserve free or discounted passes to Bay Area museums, science centers, and cultural institutions. Passes are printed at home and expire after the reservation date — no return needed.
Does Burlingame Public Library have a branch?
Yes — the smaller Easton Branch Library operates on Easton Drive and serves the eastern part of the city. Both branches are part of the Peninsula Library System, so a card from one works at the other.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
🎨 This library is part of Discover & Go. Reserve free passes to Bay Area museums, zoos and science centers with your library card — see the Bay Area Discover & Go guide.
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