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Youth & Families
Explore resources, activities, author events and more for kids, teens, and families from the comfort of your home.
Are These Books Worth Banning?
Protect your freedom to read by exploring several of the most frequently challenged and banned books.
Get Support with Homework, Studying and Test Prep
Introducing Tutor.com, our newest online resource, plus more tools to help students feel equipped for success.
Latinx Heritage Month: Kids Recommendations
Learn and play with these fresh new kids stories for Latinx Heritage Month 2026.
Are These Books Worth Banning?
Protect your freedom to read by exploring several of the most frequently challenged and banned books.
Get Support with Homework, Studying and Test Prep
Introducing Tutor.com, our newest online resource, plus more tools to help students feel equipped for success.
Latinx Heritage Month: Kids Recommendations
Learn and play with these fresh new kids stories for Latinx Heritage Month 2026.
Adults & Seniors
Discover new ways to stay connected with your favorite authors and musicians, or learn a new language or fun hobby.
Moonlit Magic: Tales from the Witching Hour
This list gathers atmospheric, spell-soaked reads for fans of mystical settings and slow-burning enchantment.
How To Volunteer at Your Local Library
From our makerspaces to literacy tutoring, our libraries have volunteer opportunities for adults and teens aged 14 and up.
Latinx Heritage Month: Adult Recommendations
Happy Latinx Heritage Month, 2026. This year, we have new authors and stories worth remembering!
Moonlit Magic: Tales from the Witching Hour
This list gathers atmospheric, spell-soaked reads for fans of mystical settings and slow-burning enchantment.
How To Volunteer at Your Local Library
From our makerspaces to literacy tutoring, our libraries have volunteer opportunities for adults and teens aged 14 and up.
Latinx Heritage Month: Adult Recommendations
Happy Latinx Heritage Month, 2026. This year, we have new authors and stories worth remembering!
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.
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.
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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