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Youth & Families

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

Children's Books for Lunar New Year

Explore the diverse traditions, folklore and cuisines of Lunar New Year through these children’s titles.

You're Invited to Young Adult Novelist Convention 2026

Connect with authors, join exciting panels, attend book signings and more at YANovCon 2026 on Saturday, February 28, at Belmont Library.

Teen Books for Black History Month

Explore new titles featuring Black authors and stories in celebration of Black History Month.

Adults & Seniors

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

Cookbooks for Lunar New Year

Get ready to feast! This Lunar New Year, wow your family and friends with recipes from these standout Asian cookbooks.

Share A Voicemail Valentine With Us

Call us at 650-549-7971 to share what you love about the library. We're collecting voicemail valentines all month long!

Adult Books for Black History Month

Explore new reads that highlight prominent Black figures and fictional characters for Black History Month.

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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