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Youth & Families
Explore resources, activities, author events and more for kids, teens, and families from the comfort of your home.
Native American Heritage Month: Engaging Tales
Dive into these stories of friendship and adventure that are steeped in community and powerful legends.
VolunTEEN Hours
Students in 8th-12th can drop in to these volunteer hours to help with program prep, library displays and research tasks.
Native American Heritage Month: Engaging Tales
Dive into these stories of friendship and adventure that are steeped in community and powerful legends.
VolunTEEN Hours
Students in 8th-12th can drop in to these volunteer hours to help with program prep, library displays and research tasks.
Adults & Seniors
Discover new ways to stay connected with your favorite authors and musicians, or learn a new language or fun hobby.
Native American Heritage Month: Recommended Reads
From imaginative novels to short stories, horror and poignant memoirs, Native American literature is vast and pertinent to any reader.
The Poetry of Anne Carson, 2026 Nobel Prize Winner
Anne Carson's work shines through its modern approach to ancient storytelling, with themes that intertwine humanity with its history.
SÃ Se Puede: Stories of Community, Change and Resilience
Honor the life and legacy of Dolores Huerta and her lifelong commitment to uplifting communities and advocating for civil and labor rights.
Native American Heritage Month: Recommended Reads
From imaginative novels to short stories, horror and poignant memoirs, Native American literature is vast and pertinent to any reader.
The Poetry of Anne Carson, 2026 Nobel Prize Winner
Anne Carson's work shines through its modern approach to ancient storytelling, with themes that intertwine humanity with its history.
SÃ Se Puede: Stories of Community, Change and Resilience
Honor the life and legacy of Dolores Huerta and her lifelong commitment to uplifting communities and advocating for civil and labor rights.
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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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