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Events

Youth & Families

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

Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

Learn about Jewish heritage through these inspiring reads for children and adults.

Explore Our Maker Events and Makerspaces

Tinker, print, paint and create! Mark your calendars for our upcoming Maker events for all ages.

Celebrate AAPI Month With Picks for Every Age

Journey into these titles that explore and reflect on the rich culture of our Asian American Pacific Islander communities, here and abroad.

Adults & Seniors

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

Check Out a Book Club in a Bag

We’re excited to introduce Book Club in a Bag, designed to make choosing books for your book club convenient and simple!

Mental Health for All Ages

Just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month, these titles explore mental health in every age range.

Join Our Upcoming Nature Hikes

We're heading into the great outdoors! Enjoy stunning parks and wildlife courtesy of our monthly hike series with San Mateo County Parks.

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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