Marin County Free Library

In 1927, Muriel Wright opened its first branch in the basement of what was at the time the County Courthouse in San Rafael.

[2] The library has a digital collection related to the California Motion Picture Corporation's film productions.

[3] The library is funded predominantly by a parcel tax levied on properties within its jurisdiction.

The eastern half of the county is heavily developed and branches in the area are typically larger and serve incorporated communities.

The western half of the county, West Marin, is largely rural, and the branches in the region are smaller and serve predominantly unincorporated communities.