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San Mateo County Libraries win prestigious American Library Association public relations award for rebranding campaign, San Mateo County Libraries win prestigious American Library Association public relations award for rebranding campaign,

San Mateo County Libraries Win Prestigio…

San Mateo County Libraries win prestigious American Library Association public relations award for rebranding campaign, "Open for Exploratio…

Join us in the fight against monolingualism with online language learning for travelers, students, homeschoolers, unicorns and purple people eaters. Join us in the fight against monolingualism with online language learning for travelers, students, homeschoolers, unicorns and purple people eaters.

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Instantly access eAudiobooks, Movies, Music, Comics, eBooks and Television shows using portable devices like smartphones and tablets, as wel…

Check It Out! Energy and Water Saving Toolkits. Contain no-cost devices that will help you easily reduce energy and water use, saving you money on your utility bills. Check It Out! Energy and Water Saving Toolkits. Contain no-cost devices that will help you easily reduce energy and water use, saving you money on your utility bills.

“Check It Out!” Energy and Water Saving …

County library users can borrow a “Check It Out!” Energy and Water Savings Toolkit from any community public library in San Mateo County. O…

We care about your health! Take part in the many health-related workshops the San Mateo County Libraries offer. We care about your health! Take part in the many health-related workshops the San Mateo County Libraries offer.

We Care About Your Health!

Take part in the many health-related workshops the San Mateo County Libraries offer.

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Justice League Justice League

By Jenna
I've been on a DC kick, following the New 52 and Rebirth sagas of Harley Quinn, along with rereading the entire run of Injustice on our Hoo…
I've been on a DC kick, following the New 52 and Rebirth sagas of Harley Quinn, along with rereading the entire run of Injustice on our Hoo…
Marvel's Defenders television show image.
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Iron Fist and The Defenders Iron Fist and The Defenders

By Jenna
Move over Avengers, the Defenders are here! View the San Diego Comic-Con teaser: Based in New York city after the wake of the "Incident" (a…
Move over Avengers, the Defenders are here! View the San Diego Comic-Con teaser: Based in New York city after the wake of the "Incident" (a…
Chris Hemsworth in Thor: Ragnarok
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Thor: Ragnarok Thor: Ragnarok

By Jessica
Have you seen the trailer for Thor: Ragnarok yet? It’s already Marvel and Disney’s most viewed trailer in 24 hours. The trailer is our firs…
Have you seen the trailer for Thor: Ragnarok yet? It’s already Marvel and Disney’s most viewed trailer in 24 hours. The trailer is our firs…
Poster for the upcoming movie, Guardians of the Galaxy 2.
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Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Guardians of the Galaxy 2

By Jessica
The new Guardians of the Galaxy 2 trailer hit the internet a few weeks ago. And we are so ready for the sequel! Are you ready for a little …
The new Guardians of the Galaxy 2 trailer hit the internet a few weeks ago. And we are so ready for the sequel! Are you ready for a little …
Poster for the Marvel movie Logan.
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A Swan Song for a Hero: Logan A Swan Song for a Hero: Logan

By Toldham
It isn’t everyday a comic book based movie hits you in the face with emotions. All movies want to make us feel something, even comic book m…
It isn’t everyday a comic book based movie hits you in the face with emotions. All movies want to make us feel something, even comic book m…
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Kids & Families

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Mental Health Month Is for Everyone Mental Health Month Is for Everyone

By Darren
While mental illness and mental health are rarely dinnertime conversation topics, these issues affect almost all of us in some way. Did you…
While mental illness and mental health are rarely dinnertime conversation topics, these issues affect almost all of us in some way. Did you…
A still from the Disney Pixar movie Coco.
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Coco Coco

By Jessica
Do you like animated movies? Have you seen the trailer for Coco, Disney and Pixar’s newest animated movie? According to Disney’s website Co…
Do you like animated movies? Have you seen the trailer for Coco, Disney and Pixar’s newest animated movie? According to Disney’s website Co…
Children dancing at Cinco de Mayo celebration.
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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

By Alex
Cinco de Mayo, a time-honored and revered holiday in the Mexican and Mexican-American community, commemorates the victory of the Mexican Ar…
Cinco de Mayo, a time-honored and revered holiday in the Mexican and Mexican-American community, commemorates the victory of the Mexican Ar…
Child participating in a craft event.
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Ditch Your Device Week: May 1st-7th, 201… Ditch Your Device Week: May 1st-7th, 201…

By Kelly
Some of us might remember a time before the Internet and the world wide web took the world by storm. Goodbye dial-up, hello Siri! Any advan…
Some of us might remember a time before the Internet and the world wide web took the world by storm. Goodbye dial-up, hello Siri! Any advan…
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How Sesame Street Stays Cutting Edge How Sesame Street Stays Cutting Edge

By Ginny
Sesame Street might have turned 47 last November, but the kids hit TV show has stayed fresh and relevant over the years. Sesame Street has …
Sesame Street might have turned 47 last November, but the kids hit TV show has stayed fresh and relevant over the years. Sesame Street has …
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Adults

The Schuyler Sisters in the San Francisco production of Hamilton.
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Wait For It! Wait For It!

By Nicole
My Shot! On the day of the Hamilton lottery last January, I tried my luck. As luck would have it, history had its eyes on me: I secured a t…
My Shot! On the day of the Hamilton lottery last January, I tried my luck. As luck would have it, history had its eyes on me: I secured a t…
Photo of the Giant Chicken.
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What's With That Giant Chicken? What's With That Giant Chicken?

By Jessica
Have you seen this video of what looks like an enormous chicken? It’s been making the rounds on the internet since mid March. Is it a hoax?…
Have you seen this video of what looks like an enormous chicken? It’s been making the rounds on the internet since mid March. Is it a hoax?…
Silicon Valley scene. Source: HBO
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Silicon Valley Is Back for Season 4! Silicon Valley Is Back for Season 4!

By Ginny
In a previous life, I was a tech journalist in San Francisco and covered the success and excess of the Bay Area technology industry. There …
In a previous life, I was a tech journalist in San Francisco and covered the success and excess of the Bay Area technology industry. There …
San Mateo County Libraries staff member Francisco Vargas.
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National Library Workers' Day National Library Workers' Day

By Francisco
National Library Workers' Day recognizes the unique contributions that library workers make to help people find the information they need fo…
National Library Workers' Day recognizes the unique contributions that library workers make to help people find the information they need fo…
Cersei Lannister is now Queen of the Seven Kingdoms after eliminating her enemies in the capital.
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Game of Thrones: Ready For Season 7? Game of Thrones: Ready For Season 7?

By Jessica
Are you a Game of Thrones fan? There's a new trailer out for the seventh season. And the internet is abuzz with excitement. If you can’t wa…
Are you a Game of Thrones fan? There's a new trailer out for the seventh season. And the internet is abuzz with excitement. If you can’t wa…
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Digital Content

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Enjoy eMagazines Anywhere Enjoy eMagazines Anywhere

Enjoy unlimited digital access to leading magazines on your mobile device anywhere you go.
Enjoy unlimited digital access to leading magazines on your mobile device anywhere you go.
Ghost In The Shell 1995 movie.
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Enjoy movies, music, eBooks and more on… Enjoy movies, music, eBooks and more on…

Instantly access eAudiobooks, Movies, Music, Comics, eBooks and Television shows using portable devices like smartphones and tablets, as wel…
Instantly access eAudiobooks, Movies, Music, Comics, eBooks and Television shows using portable devices like smartphones and tablets, as wel…
The Summer of Love Experience: Art, Fashion, and Rock & Roll at the de Young Museum.
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Visit Museums & Attractions Free Visit Museums & Attractions Free

Print passes for museums and attractions throughout the Bay Area, such as the Asian Art Museum, Oakland Zoo, Tech Museum, and many more!
Print passes for museums and attractions throughout the Bay Area, such as the Asian Art Museum, Oakland Zoo, Tech Museum, and many more!
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Download Free Music With Freegal Download Free Music With Freegal

Freegal Music is a downloadable and streaming music service which provides access to the Sony Music Entertainment catalog of artists.
Freegal Music is a downloadable and streaming music service which provides access to the Sony Music Entertainment catalog of artists.
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Get Live Homework HelpNow! Get Live Homework HelpNow!

Connect live with an expert tutor for homework help in English & Spanish, seven days a week from 1 PM – 10 PM.
Connect live with an expert tutor for homework help in English & Spanish, seven days a week from 1 PM – 10 PM.
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Chinese eMagazines (Qikan) 中文電子雜誌 (期刊) Chinese eMagazines (Qikan) 中文電子雜誌 (期刊)

Explore 100 current, popular Chinese language magazines published in China anytime/anywhere—on your computer, tablet or smartphone in either…
Explore 100 current, popular Chinese language magazines published in China anytime/anywhere—on your computer, tablet or smartphone in either…
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Learn With Lynda.com Learn With Lynda.com

Provides a vast library of streaming online instructional videos covering business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve...
Provides a vast library of streaming online instructional videos covering business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve...
Fight Monoligualism with Mango languages.
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Become Fluent in a New Language Become Fluent in a New Language

Mango is an online language-learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean & more.
Mango is an online language-learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean & more.
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Enjoy Local Newspapers Online Enjoy Local Newspapers Online

Read online versions of the San Francisco Chronicle, San Mateo County Times , San Jose Mercury News, Half Moon Bay Review and more.
Read online versions of the San Francisco Chronicle, San Mateo County Times , San Jose Mercury News, Half Moon Bay Review and more.
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Plan, Prepare and Pay for College Plan, Prepare and Pay for College

Search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs. Take on-line practice tests …
Search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs. Take on-line practice tests …
Teen mechanic working on car. Source: Anthony DeRobertis, Flickr.
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Detailed Information for Vehicle Repairs Detailed Information for Vehicle Repairs

Find step-by-step auto repair instructions, maintenance schedules, recalls, diagrams and more. Search by specific year, make and model.
Find step-by-step auto repair instructions, maintenance schedules, recalls, diagrams and more. Search by specific year, make and model.
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Get A Diploma Online Get A Diploma Online

We offer a fully accredited online high school diploma and career certification program through Career Online High School (COHS). COHS is av…
We offer a fully accredited online high school diploma and career certification program through Career Online High School (COHS). COHS is av…

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Share your Story: what does the library mean to you?
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Share Your Story Share Your Story

Share your engaging and vibrant story of how our services and invaluable resources has had an impact on you or your community.
Share your engaging and vibrant story of how our services and invaluable resources has had an impact on you or your community.
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Check out Our Newest Success Story Check out Our Newest Success Story

Learn how San Mateo County Libraries use LibraryAware to share their story of impact while maintaining a unified voice and consistent brand…
Learn how San Mateo County Libraries use LibraryAware to share their story of impact while maintaining a unified voice and consistent brand…
San Mateo County Libraries's Lookmobile, a new interactive mobile library.
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Visit Our Lookmobile! Visit Our Lookmobile!

By Maria
Visit our Lookmobile, an interactive mobile library designed to activate outdoor spaces and increase hands-on learning opportunities in San…
Visit our Lookmobile, an interactive mobile library designed to activate outdoor spaces and increase hands-on learning opportunities in San…
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ULC Recognizes San Mateo County Librarie… ULC Recognizes San Mateo County Librarie…

By Maria
We're proud to share that the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) named us as one of 10 Top Innovators in the country in the category of Learning…
We're proud to share that the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) named us as one of 10 Top Innovators in the country in the category of Learning…
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