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Youth & Families

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

It's A Brand New Day, Spider-Man

Swing into these stories featuring our favorite spiders: Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, Miles Morales and more!

Explore Our Maker Events and Makerspaces

Tinker, print, paint and create! Mark your calendars for our upcoming Maker events for all ages.

Soccer Stories in TV and Film

From Ted Lasso to Air Bud, these inspiring soccer stars defy the odds.

Adults & Seniors

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

Epic Mythology and Greek Retellings

If Christopher Nolan's visual retelling of The Odyssey left you wanting more, browse through these stories with rich lore and tragic heroes.

Disability Pride: Being Mindful of Microaggressions

Understanding microaggressions gives us an opportunity to communicate with more awareness and build stronger connections with one another.

Murder Most Cozy

With clever clues and memorable characters, these tales deliver suspense without sacrificing a sense of delight and reassurance.

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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