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Youth & Families

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

Teen Books for AAPI Heritage Month

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, try out a new book exploring the AAPI experience.

A Creature Feature: Featuring... The Creature

Have you been curious about the critters at our libraries? Read on to find out what the buzz is about!

Children's Books for AAPI Heritage Month

Celebrate the voices, cuisines and culture of the AAPI community with these children's books!

Adults & Seniors

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

Adult Reads for AAPI Heritage Month

Celebrate the rich, diverse cultures of Asian American and Pacific Islanders, and the impact they've made with their history and traditions.

Wellness Ideas for the Whole Family

Kick off your family wellness journey with San Mateo County Libraries!

Mental Health Awareness Books For All

Mental health is for everyone, so pick up one of these reads to learn more, start a conversation and help end the stigma.

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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