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Youth & Families

Explore resources, activities, author events and more for kids, teens, and families from the comfort of your home.

Kid Picks for Native American Heritage Month

Honor Native and Indigenous voices with this curated collection of books that celebrate culture, history and storytelling.

Stories That Feed Us: Thanksgiving With Our Library Family

From pozole to pumpkin pie, our library family shares the dishes that connect us through food, story and gratitude.

Teen Picks for Native American Month

Join us in weaving together the past, present and future of Native Americans, as we celebrate their rich culture and storytelling.

Adults & Seniors

Discover new ways to stay connected with your favorite authors and musicians, or learn a new language or fun hobby.

Adult Picks for Native American Heritage Month

Explore these new releases by indigenous authors, including historical fiction, nonfiction, romance, mystery and an indigenous plant guide!

What's Cooking at Cookbook Book Club?

Discover new recipes, make friends and find inspiration with our Cookbook Book Clubs.

Holiday Food for All

Explore these cookbooks to find just the right recipe to feed a crowd at your next celebration—including folks with dietary restrictions!

Explore More

Explore More with our resources for teacher & students, jobs & careers, ESL, poetry, etc.

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.

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