Bayshore Branch Library
🏢 Daly City Public Library · Peninsula Library System · Daly City, California
Bayshore Branch Library
The Bayshore Branch Library serves the easternmost neighborhood of Daly City — a community historically known as Bayshore City before its annexation in 1963 — with a multilingual collection in English, Spanish, Chinese and Tagalog and an evening shift every Thursday until 8 p.m.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 2pm–8pm |
| Friday | 12pm–6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 460 Martin Street, DALY CITY, CA 94014
Phone: (650) 991-8074
Website: dalycity.org
Plus Code: 849VPH2J+R6 (DALY CITY, CA)
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📖 About Bayshore Branch Library
The Bayshore Branch Library is the neighborhood public library for Daly City's Bayshore district, situated at 460 Martin Street near the Bayshore Community Center. It is one of four branches operated by the Daly City Public Library, a founding member of the Peninsula Library System (PLS) — a consortium of 35 public and college libraries in San Mateo County established in 1971. The branch holds more than 23,000 items including books, audiobooks, music CDs, videos, DVDs and magazines, and maintains a dedicated multilingual collection in Spanish, Chinese and Tagalog reflecting the neighborhood's diverse residents. A standout community feature is the branch's Seed Library, which offers free vegetable seeds chosen for Daly City's characteristically cool, foggy climate — allowing patrons to start a home garden at no cost. Cardholders borrow from any PLS member location and access the shared online catalog and digital collection through BiblioCommons.
⭐ What makes this library special
- One of four Daly City Public Library branches; serves the historic Bayshore neighborhood, formerly Bayshore City (incorporated 1932, annexed to Daly City 1963)
- Collection of 23,000+ books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and magazines — plus a multilingual section in Spanish, Chinese and Tagalog
- Seed Library offering free vegetable seeds selected to thrive in Daly City's foggy, cool coastal climate
- Evening hours every Thursday until 8 p.m. for after-work and after-school access
- Member of the Peninsula Library System (founded 1971) — borrow and return at any of 35 member libraries across San Mateo County
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Daly City cardholders stream, download and research free through the Peninsula Library System's digital collection:
📚 Services
- Free multilingual collection in Spanish, Chinese and Tagalog
- Seed Library — free vegetable seeds chosen for Daly City's coastal fog climate
- Public computer lab and free Wi-Fi throughout the branch
- Printing, photocopying and scanning
- Interlibrary loan through the Peninsula Library System (borrow from any of 35 member libraries)
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Family Storytime (evening sessions — e.g. Bayshore Family Storytime 6:00–6:30 pm)
- Children's and youth programming
- Summer Reading Program
- Community events in partnership with the adjacent Bayshore Community Center
- Access to PLS Library-a-Go-Go automated book kiosks system-wide
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Bayshore Branch different from other Daly City library branches?
The Bayshore Branch has a Seed Library — a free collection of vegetable seeds available to any cardholder, specifically chosen to grow in Daly City's cool, foggy climate. It also carries a multilingual collection in Spanish, Chinese and Tagalog to serve the neighborhood's diverse community, and offers evening hours every Thursday until 8 p.m.
How does the Seed Library at Bayshore Branch work?
The Seed Library is a free community resource at 460 Martin Street. Patrons can take home packets of vegetable seeds at no charge. The selection rotates by season and features varieties selected to thrive in Daly City's coastal, foggy conditions — ideal for gardeners who want to start a home or container garden.
Can I use my Daly City library card at other nearby libraries?
Yes. Daly City Public Library is a founding member of the Peninsula Library System (PLS), a consortium of 35 public and college libraries in San Mateo County established in 1971. Your Daly City card lets you borrow from and return materials to any PLS member location. You can also search a shared catalog and access digital resources at plsinfo.org.
What are the evening and late-day hours at Bayshore Branch?
Bayshore Branch stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays — the branch's late evening shift. Monday through Wednesday the branch is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday noon to 6 p.m., and the branch is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
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