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Youth & Families
Explore resources, activities, author events and more for kids, teens, and families from the comfort of your home.
Learn About Indigenous Peoples' Day
Observed in October, Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the hundreds of Native nations that continue to shape our communities today.
Latinx Heritage Month: Kids Recommendations 2025
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with these vibrant, joyful stories about Latinx culture across the globe.
Celebrate Diwali at San Mateo County Libraries
Light up your fall with our Diwali events at San Mateo County Libraries and celebrate the Festival of Lights!
Learn About Indigenous Peoples' Day
Observed in October, Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the hundreds of Native nations that continue to shape our communities today.
Latinx Heritage Month: Kids Recommendations 2025
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with these vibrant, joyful stories about Latinx culture across the globe.
Celebrate Diwali at San Mateo County Libraries
Light up your fall with our Diwali events at San Mateo County Libraries and celebrate the Festival of Lights!
Adults & Seniors
Discover new ways to stay connected with your favorite authors and musicians, or learn a new language or fun hobby.
Stories About Censorship and Banned Books
This Banned Books Week, dive into nonfiction and fiction titles about intellectual freedom.
Learning Side by Side: A Friendship Built Through Tutoring
Learn about Carlos and Rick's inspiring story—and how you can make a difference by volunteering as an adult literacy tutor.
Get Curious About Gothic Classics: Shirley Jackson
What's so scary about suburbia? Dig into the works of Shirley Jackson, Peninsula local and 20th century master of gothic American fiction.
Stories About Censorship and Banned Books
This Banned Books Week, dive into nonfiction and fiction titles about intellectual freedom.
Learning Side by Side: A Friendship Built Through Tutoring
Learn about Carlos and Rick's inspiring story—and how you can make a difference by volunteering as an adult literacy tutor.
Get Curious About Gothic Classics: Shirley Jackson
What's so scary about suburbia? Dig into the works of Shirley Jackson, Peninsula local and 20th century master of gothic American fiction.
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.
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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