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Explore ABCMouse at Home!

San Mateo County Libraries is excited to announce that ABCmouse, our online educational resource, is now available for use at home!

Santana mural on 19th Street near Mission in San Francisco. Painted by muralist Mel Waters. Santana mural on 19th Street near Mission in San Francisco. Painted by muralist Mel Waters.

The Mission: Slideshow and Author Talk W…

During our celebration of Latinx Heritage, join us for a lecture and slide-show presentation with The Mission photographer Dick Eva…

2017 Mid-Autumn Festival

Happy Mid-Autumn!  With a rich tradition of celebrating family, harvest, and the full moon, the Mid-Autumn Festival is honored throughout A…

Community Conversations

In September of 2017, San Mateo County Libraries will launch our “Community Conversations” program which brings community members – of diffe…

Celebrate Latinx Heritage at the Librari…

Celebrate Latinx Heritage at the libraries with

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Teens

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Music You Have to Hear! Music You Have to Hear!

By Guest Blogger
Teen guest bloggers from the Coastside share some of their favorite albums.
Teen guest bloggers from the Coastside share some of their favorite albums.
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Review: If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio Review: If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio

By Guest Blogger
An intriguing mystery that keeps readers invested. The novel takes place at a small arts conservatory and focuses on the seven fourth-year a…
An intriguing mystery that keeps readers invested. The novel takes place at a small arts conservatory and focuses on the seven fourth-year a…
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Teens' Top Ten Books of 2017: Vote For Y… Teens' Top Ten Books of 2017: Vote For Y…

By Jessica
Are you a young adult between the ages of 12-18? Do you like to read? Then vote for your favorite books on this year’s Teen Top Ten List. W…
Are you a young adult between the ages of 12-18? Do you like to read? Then vote for your favorite books on this year’s Teen Top Ten List. W…
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Review: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys Review: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

By Guest Blogger
The award-winning novel Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys is a historic fictional book about a lesser-known maritime tragedy from World War II…
The award-winning novel Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys is a historic fictional book about a lesser-known maritime tragedy from World War II…
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Spider-Man Homecoming Spider-Man Homecoming

By Jenna
Spidey's back!  Coming out 7.7.17, the webbed wall-crawler returns to the big screen after his team-effort in Captain America: Civil War. I…
Spidey's back!  Coming out 7.7.17, the webbed wall-crawler returns to the big screen after his team-effort in Captain America: Civil War. I…
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Kids & Families

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Must Read Latinx Books Must Read Latinx Books

By Carmen
San Mateo County Libraries is proud to have such a diverse collection of books that serve our community. In honor of Latinx Heritage Celebr…
San Mateo County Libraries is proud to have such a diverse collection of books that serve our community. In honor of Latinx Heritage Celebr…
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Ahoy, Matey! International Talk Like a P… Ahoy, Matey! International Talk Like a P…

By Ginny
Shiver me timbers, arrrrr you ready for International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19? Don’t be marooned; San Mateo County Libraries…
Shiver me timbers, arrrrr you ready for International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19? Don’t be marooned; San Mateo County Libraries…
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Outside the Lines 2017 Outside the Lines 2017

By Abraham Escalante
When people think of libraries, they generally think of books and quiet spaces. Here at SMCL we like to shake things up and do things a lit…
When people think of libraries, they generally think of books and quiet spaces. Here at SMCL we like to shake things up and do things a lit…
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Batman Turns 78! Batman Turns 78!

By Jessica
This September the Caped Crusader celebrates his 78th birthday. That’s right Batman has been around for 78 years! I was going to add up all…
This September the Caped Crusader celebrates his 78th birthday. That’s right Batman has been around for 78 years! I was going to add up all…
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Getting Ready for Kindergarten? Getting Ready for Kindergarten?

By Ame
Are you getting your child ready for kindergarten this fall? Beginning at a new school? These picture books will inspire soon-to-be kinderg…
Are you getting your child ready for kindergarten this fall? Beginning at a new school? These picture books will inspire soon-to-be kinderg…
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Adults

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National Voter Registration Day National Voter Registration Day

By Nicole
National Voter Registration Day is a national holiday celebrating our democracy. It was first observed in 2012 and has been growing every ye…
National Voter Registration Day is a national holiday celebrating our democracy. It was first observed in 2012 and has been growing every ye…
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Dunkirk Dunkirk

By Abraham Escalante
Nearly everything that Christopher Nolan touches turns to gold. The famed British director known for films such as Interstellar, Inception,…
Nearly everything that Christopher Nolan touches turns to gold. The famed British director known for films such as Interstellar, Inception,…
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Ready Player One Ready Player One

By Carmen
I was born in the early ‘80s. I was barely two months old when Return of the Jedi was released, and only two years old When Back to the Fut…
I was born in the early ‘80s. I was barely two months old when Return of the Jedi was released, and only two years old When Back to the Fut…
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Every Entrepreneur Starts Somewhere Every Entrepreneur Starts Somewhere

By Bitian
Now recruiting for our 9-week program to help aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs examine assumptions and turn business ideas into action.
Now recruiting for our 9-week program to help aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs examine assumptions and turn business ideas into action.
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August is Read a Romance Month! August is Read a Romance Month!

By Ginny
As the season winds down, why not add some romance novels to your summer reading list? Read a Romance Month (RARM) is a fun way to check ou…
As the season winds down, why not add some romance novels to your summer reading list? Read a Romance Month (RARM) is a fun way to check ou…
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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.
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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…
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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...
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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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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…

Library News

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Everyone Is a Maker Everyone Is a Maker

By JC
Everyone is a Maker is the title of our new roadmap for a systemwide network of makerspaces throughout San Mateo County. We aim to encourage…
Everyone is a Maker is the title of our new roadmap for a systemwide network of makerspaces throughout San Mateo County. We aim to encourage…
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New Bookmobile Stops! Is one near you? New Bookmobile Stops! Is one near you?

By Ame
Check us out! We are introducing new Bookmobile stops that will expand our reach, support discovery, enrich lives, and create inspiring exp…
Check us out! We are introducing new Bookmobile stops that will expand our reach, support discovery, enrich lives, and create inspiring exp…
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The Book Bikes Are Coming! The Book Bikes Are Coming!

By Nicole
Think of a book bike as a mini mobile library on three wheels. The wheels are essential; we ride out with books, WiFi and programs, on a mis…
Think of a book bike as a mini mobile library on three wheels. The wheels are essential; we ride out with books, WiFi and programs, on a mis…
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San Mateo County Libraries Win Prestigio… San Mateo County Libraries Win Prestigio…

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