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Spine-Chilling YA Titles
Ready for October thrills and chills? Take a look at these hair-raising titles for some spooky reading.
Spooky Reads for Adults
It's the season for spooky reads that fill us with hope, excitement and dread. Can you survive these thrills and chills?
Meet D.M. Rowell, Author of Silent Are the Dead
San Mateo County Libraries is excited to host an in-person author talk at Belmont Library with D.M Rowell on Saturday, November 16.
Celebrating Filipino-American Heritage Month
October is Filipino-American Heritage Month! Celebrate the beauty of the Philippines and Filipino culture with San Mateo County Libraries.
Youth & Families
Explore resources, activities, author events and more for kids, teens, and families from the comfort of your home.
Spooky Stories for Young Readers
Get ready for Halloween with these fun, spooky tales! These books are perfect for young readers and guaranteed to make Halloween a treat!
Celebrating Filipino-American Heritage Month
October is Filipino-American Heritage Month! Celebrate the beauty of the Philippines and Filipino culture with San Mateo County Libraries.
Feel It Out: Kid's Books About Sensory Experiences
In October, we celebrate National Sensory Processing Awareness Month. Check out these books to understand how others connect and interact.
Adults & Seniors
Discover new ways to stay connected with your favorite authors and musicians, or learn a new language or fun hobby.
Get Curious About the Gothic Classics: Dracula
Grab your plastic fangs and corn syrup blood! Dive into Dracula and other killer vampire tales that have haunted readers for ages.
Spooky Reads for Adults
It's the season for spooky reads that fill us with hope, excitement and dread. Can you survive these thrills and chills?
Cozy Crafts for Cooler Weather
As the temperatures slowly start to drop, get cozy crafting with San Mateo County Libraries!
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Explore More with our resources for teacher & students, jobs & careers, ESL, poetry, etc.
Jobs & Career Resources
Browse through our resources and tools to help you in your next job search or push your education further.
ESL & Citizenship / ESL y Ciudadanía / 學習英語與公民考試
We can help you learn English and study citizenship. Podemos ayudarle a aprender inglés y estudiar la ciudadanía. 我們能幫您學習英語以及公民考試
Teacher & Student Resources
Collection of online resources, like online tutoring or book discussion guides, and helpful information on distance learning.
Get Crafting With Creativebug
Learn how to sew, paint, crochet and more with over 5,000 online classes taught by artists and designers.
Read The New York Times Online
24-hour complimentary, unlimited access pass to the full edition of The New York Times online and eligible apps.
Watch Free Movies With Kanopy
Watch a movie or documentary for free with Kanopy—there's over 30,000 titles to choose from!
Manage Stress With the Calm App
Calm is an online service that provides guided meditations, courses, stories, music and other tools to manage stress and mental health.
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