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Online Resources Just Got Easier to Use!

San Mateo County Libraries now offers short, easy-to-follow video tutorials that can help you get the most out of our Online Resources.…

Library on the Go! Download Our New…

Take San Mateo County Libraries on the go! Our new mobile app turns your smartphone or tablet into a library at your fingertips. You can…

Share Your Story

We’re asking patrons how our community libraries have affected their lives. It’s a complex question, but all we need is a one sentence…

Celebrate Asian Pacific American…

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month was established to recognize the contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.…

We Care About Your Health!

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

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Owl Pellet Discovery Owl Pellet Discovery

Students will also dissect an owl pellet, picking out bones and trying to assemble a rodent skeleton.
Students will also dissect an owl pellet, picking out bones and trying to assemble a rodent skeleton.
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Review: Gilded Cage by Vic James Review: Gilded Cage by Vic James

By Guest Blogger
Gilded Cage by Vic James is a fantasy book set in an alternate version of modern England. The community is divided into two main groups…
Gilded Cage by Vic James is a fantasy book set in an alternate version of modern England. The community is divided into two main groups…
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10th Annual Teen Film Festival Winners 10th Annual Teen Film Festival Winners

By Kenny
The 10th Annual Teen Film Festival screening was held over the weekend of March 10th and 11th at the Belmont Library. During the first…
The 10th Annual Teen Film Festival screening was held over the weekend of March 10th and 11th at the Belmont Library. During the first…
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Enjoy a Game at the Library Enjoy a Game at the Library

Did you know you can game at the Library? We have video games, board games, and so much more.
Did you know you can game at the Library? We have video games, board games, and so much more.
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Science Action Club Science Action Club

Through games, projects and hands-on activities, you'll use science to explore nature, connect with scientists, and design strategies to…
Through games, projects and hands-on activities, you'll use science to explore nature, connect with scientists, and design strategies to…
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Kids & Families

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World Turtle Day World Turtle Day

By Karen
May 23rd is World Turtle Day, and the nonprofit American Tortoise Rescue is encouraging everyone to "shellebrate" our fine reptile...
May 23rd is World Turtle Day, and the nonprofit American Tortoise Rescue is encouraging everyone to "shellebrate" our fine reptile...
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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

By Cris
Cinco de Mayo, a time-honored and revered holiday in the Mexican and Mexican-American community, commemorates the victory of the Mexican…
Cinco de Mayo, a time-honored and revered holiday in the Mexican and Mexican-American community, commemorates the victory of the Mexican…
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Music Time With Mariela Herrera Music Time With Mariela Herrera

Join us for this energetic, interactive, bilingual musical performance with Mariela Herrera! Her multicultural music time is filled with...
Join us for this energetic, interactive, bilingual musical performance with Mariela Herrera! Her multicultural music time is filled with...
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The Best Penguins in the World The Best Penguins in the World

By Karen
World Penguin Day is celebrated on April 25th. What a wonderful time to think about all the penguins in the world, and fond penguin…
World Penguin Day is celebrated on April 25th. What a wonderful time to think about all the penguins in the world, and fond penguin…
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Potty Training Picture Books Potty Training Picture Books

By Carmen
It seemed to take forever to potty train my daughter. Every time I would get together with a relative I would always get asked, "How's…
It seemed to take forever to potty train my daughter. Every time I would get together with a relative I would always get asked, "How's...
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Adults

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Review: Good Time Review: Good Time

By Abraham Escalante
For some people, it’s a bit hard to become invested in movies or TV shows with unrelatable or unlikeable characters, more so when those…
For some people, it’s a bit hard to become invested in movies or TV shows with unrelatable or unlikeable characters, more so when those…
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Lawyers in the Library Lawyers in the Library

San Mateo County Libraries offer free legal clinics each month in collaboration with the San Mateo County Bar Association. Participants...
San Mateo County Libraries offer free legal clinics each month in collaboration with the San Mateo County Bar Association. Participants...
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How Are Your 2018 Goals Going? How Are Your 2018 Goals Going?

By Amarcelo
Now is the perfect time to check in on the progress of your goals for 2018. Reviewing your goals and what you’ve done so far to accomplish…
Now is the perfect time to check in on the progress of your goals for 2018. Reviewing your goals and what you’ve done so far to accomplish…
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East Palo Alto Library Now Open on… East Palo Alto Library Now Open on…

By Kenny
For the first time in 43 years, the East Palo Alto Library is now open 7 days a week!
For the first time in 43 years, the East Palo Alto Library is now open 7 days a week!
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Two Car Shows Are Better Than One Two Car Shows Are Better Than One

By Abraham Escalante
Start your engines! The world's most popular motoring show has returned with Season 25 of Top Gear now airing on BBC America. Three…
Start your engines! The world's most popular motoring show has returned with Season 25 of Top Gear now airing on BBC America. Three…
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Digital Content

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Stream Award-Winning Movies With Your… Stream Award-Winning Movies With Your…

San Mateo County patrons now have access to more than 30,000 films for free through Kanopy! All you need is your library card to watch award
San Mateo County patrons now have access to more than 30,000 films for free through Kanopy! All you need is your library card to watch award
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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.
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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…
Instantly access eAudiobooks, Movies, Music, Comics, eBooks and Television shows using portable devices like smartphones and tablets, as…
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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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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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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…
Explore 100 current, popular Chinese language magazines published in China anytime/anywhere—on your computer, tablet or smartphone in…
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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...
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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 …
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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…
We offer a fully accredited online high school diploma and career certification program through Career Online High School (COHS). COHS is av…

Library News

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Canon T6i Camera Kits Now Available for… Canon T6i Camera Kits Now Available for…

By Kenny
Just when you thought libraries couldn't possibly offer something more to check out...another one (DJ Khaled voice). Yup. We've done it...
Just when you thought libraries couldn't possibly offer something more to check out...another one (DJ Khaled voice). Yup. We've done it...
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¡Ahora Están Disponibles Más Libros… ¡Ahora Están Disponibles Más Libros…

By Ginny
Con la tarjeta de Las Bibliotecas del Condado de San Mateo, nuestros usuarios pueden disfrutar de miles de títulos nuevos en español a…
Con la tarjeta de Las Bibliotecas del Condado de San Mateo, nuestros usuarios pueden disfrutar de miles de títulos nuevos en español a…
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Stream Award-Winning Movies With Your… Stream Award-Winning Movies With Your…

By Ginny
San Mateo County patrons now have access to more than 30,000 films for free through Kanopy! All you need is your library card to watch awar…
San Mateo County patrons now have access to more than 30,000 films for free through Kanopy! All you need is your library card to watch awar…
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No More Late Fees for 62+ No More Late Fees for 62+

By Maria
Starting January 1, 2018, San Mateo County Libraries are waiving any late fines on county library materials for individuals age 62 and olde…
Starting January 1, 2018, San Mateo County Libraries are waiving any late fines on county library materials for individuals age 62 and olde…
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