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Spooky Season is Here
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.
Spine-Chilling YA Titles
Ready for October thrills and chills? Take a look at these hair-raising titles for some spooky reading.
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!
Creepy Creatures From Around the World
Check out how different cultures created creepy creatures and cryptids to explain their fears and beliefs through spooky stories!
Seasonal Titles
Youth & Families
Explore resources, activities, author events and more for kids, teens, and families from the comfort of your home.
Read About Día de los Muertos
On November 1 and 2, we celebrate Día de los Muertos to honor and reconnect with our loved ones who have passed away.
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.
Cozy Fall Recipes That Inspire
Find your next favorite recipe with these Autumn-inspired cookbooks.
Celebrate Diwali with San Mateo County Libraries
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important festivals in Hinduism. We invite you to come celebrate with us!
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with San Mateo County Libraries
Join us at these special events for Day of the Dead happening throughout October and November.
Explore More
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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