Library

Chinatown / Him Mark Lai Branch Library

1135 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

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About

The Chinatown branch of the San Francisco Public Library on Powell Street, with a curved staircase, a mix of low and high-ceilinged rooms and books in Mandarin. Study space is limited, and library cards carry a daily printing allowance.

The rules

Laptops
Laptops welcome
Time limit
None known
Weekends
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Calls
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The setup

Wi-Fi
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Power outlets
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Noise
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Air-con
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Opening hours

  • Monday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Why it's listed

Library on Powell Street. A review from Oct 2025 describes studying or working here on a laptop; the Wi-Fi is not confirmed yet.

Still to confirm: Wi-Fi · outlets · noise · whether calls are ok · weekend rules.

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