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Youth & Families

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

A Night to Remember: Library Night With the SF Giants

We're so glad to engage with our community through outreach events like SF Giants Library Night — more special events are on the way!

Read to a Therapy Dog at the Library

April is Therapy Dog Appreciation Month! Let's celebrate our paw-some canine friends.

Spring Vegetable Recipes

Spring is in the air! Take advantage of the delight of spring gardening with these easy recipes.

Adults & Seniors

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

In the Spirit of Festival Season #Bookchella

From the sunsets of Coachella to the beats of Tomorrowland, this list brings together books that capture the adventure of festival season.

Sustainable Art Programming for Adults

April is Earth Month, and San Mateo County Libraries is bringing sustainable adult art programs to you!

Tartan Threads: Tales by Scottish American Voices

Step into a world where the spirit of the Scottish Highlands mingles with the heart of America in this delightful collection of stories.

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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