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Youth & Families
Explore resources, activities, author events and more for kids, teens, and families from the comfort of your home.
What Was That Book... The One With the Red Cover?
Have you ever been on a mission to find a certain book, but by the time you got to the library you completely forgot the title and author?
Picture Books For Grandparents Day
Read stories about the special bond that connects grandparents with their grandchildren, and the memories they create together.
Get the Most Out of Hoopla with BingePass
With Bingepass, enjoy seven days of digital access to several collections available on Hoopla, including Pokémon, Hallmark and more.
What Was That Book... The One With the Red Cover?
Have you ever been on a mission to find a certain book, but by the time you got to the library you completely forgot the title and author?
Picture Books For Grandparents Day
Read stories about the special bond that connects grandparents with their grandchildren, and the memories they create together.
Get the Most Out of Hoopla with BingePass
With Bingepass, enjoy seven days of digital access to several collections available on Hoopla, including Pokémon, Hallmark and more.
Adults & Seniors
Discover new ways to stay connected with your favorite authors and musicians, or learn a new language or fun hobby.
Navigating Modern Technology for 55+ Adults
Gain confidence with technology, learn about cybersecurity and practice smartphone photography with these upcoming tech talks.
Blades, Beasts and Broken Crowns
Epic fantasies with grit, glory and betrayal. Where beasts roam, crowns shatter and no hero is ever truly pure.
Discover Your Family History With My China Roots
My China Roots provides access to thousands of records of Chinese immigrant communities to support family history research.
Navigating Modern Technology for 55+ Adults
Gain confidence with technology, learn about cybersecurity and practice smartphone photography with these upcoming tech talks.
Blades, Beasts and Broken Crowns
Epic fantasies with grit, glory and betrayal. Where beasts roam, crowns shatter and no hero is ever truly pure.
Discover Your Family History With My China Roots
My China Roots provides access to thousands of records of Chinese immigrant communities to support family history research.
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Adult Learning Resources
San Mateo County Libraries offers free adult learning resources, including English classes, tutoring, citizenship prep & more. Start today!
Jobs & Career Resources
Browse through our resources and tools to help you in your next job search or push your education further.
Teacher & Student Resources
Collection of online resources, like online tutoring or book discussion guides, and helpful information on distance learning.
Adult Learning Resources
San Mateo County Libraries offers free adult learning resources, including English classes, tutoring, citizenship prep & more. Start today!
Jobs & Career Resources
Browse through our resources and tools to help you in your next job search or push your education further.
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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