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Youth & Families
Explore resources, activities, author events and more for kids, teens, and families from the comfort of your home.
Reading Recommendations for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with these impactful, courageous and imaginative stories for all ages.
Library Love Stories: From Patrons to Passionate Librarians
Read about staff who first walked through the door as patrons and later found themselves working at the library in these heartfelt stories.
Library Lovers Month: Books for Kids
Celebrate Library Lovers Month with these special recommendations! Discover a selection of engaging books perfect for young readers.
Reading Recommendations for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with these impactful, courageous and imaginative stories for all ages.
Library Love Stories: From Patrons to Passionate Librarians
Read about staff who first walked through the door as patrons and later found themselves working at the library in these heartfelt stories.
Library Lovers Month: Books for Kids
Celebrate Library Lovers Month with these special recommendations! Discover a selection of engaging books perfect for young readers.
Adults & Seniors
Discover new ways to stay connected with your favorite authors and musicians, or learn a new language or fun hobby.
Meet Grace Loh Prasad, Author of The Translator’s Daughter
Join us on Wednesday, February 19, for an in-person author talk with Grace Loh Prasad, author of The Translator's Daughter.
Adult Romance Picks for the Valentine's Day Season
Celebrate this Valentine's Day with some of our favorite romance novels!
Find Helpful Job Resources at the Library
Finding a job can be tough, but San Mateo County Libraries has many resources, both in person and online, to help you on your search.
Meet Grace Loh Prasad, Author of The Translator’s Daughter
Join us on Wednesday, February 19, for an in-person author talk with Grace Loh Prasad, author of The Translator's Daughter.
Adult Romance Picks for the Valentine's Day Season
Celebrate this Valentine's Day with some of our favorite romance novels!
Find Helpful Job Resources at the Library
Finding a job can be tough, but San Mateo County Libraries has many resources, both in person and online, to help you on your search.
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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.
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.
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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