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San Marcos Library
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San Marcos Library

San Marcos, CA

★★★★4.2(155 Google reviews)

This San Diego County branch at the Civic Center is a cool, quiet refuge on hot or rainy days, with a dedicated kids' area and free family programming. Story times and craft sessions make an easy no-cost outing that pairs with the surrounding Civic Center plaza. Check the county library calendar before you go.

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2 Civic Center Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA

(760) 891-3000

Open nowToday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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What visitors say

  • Nancy Hayssen★★★★★

    Nice little library in San Marcos. Super helpful friendly staff and guard at front door. Love the selection of kids book and the kids family friendly section 🥰

    3 months ago

  • Alex★★★★★

    This library is pretty cool. Not crowded ever. It's clean, warm inside, you can use a private study room for extra quietness, and they even have a 3D printer! They have computers and printers, books, DVDs, tapes, magazines, and more. Please help keep our libraries open and running by getting a library card!

    3 years ago

  • Manfred Schuller★★★★★

    Helpful staff, quiet rooms, several desktóp computers available with networked printers. Nice used book store on site. Great little public library. Hours are somewhat limited.

    4 months ago

  • Eric Einstein★★★★★

    This library is beautiful. I found many books that were captivating. However, for such a learned place I was surprised by the way the library manager was dressed. Her style left much to be desired. I only hope she can be replaced by a less distractingly dressed manager, as viewing her outfit was extremely frustrating. I couldn't even read my book as I couldn't help but gawk at the appalling fashion choices of this person. I was forced to leave and go to the Outback Steakhouse across the street to read, as the din of the tavern was less distracting than her lack of fashion acumen.

    6 months ago

  • Joyce Novak★★★★★

    This is a smaller library, but very nice. It has a separate room for children. The staff is always so friendly and helpful!

    3 months ago

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