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Youth & Families

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

Enjoy Your Summer With These Travel Guides

From local attractions to popular overseas destinations, here are a few great guides to give you inspiration for your trip.

Sew Much Fun

Itchin' for a-stitchin'? There are sew many ways to explore fabric fun with San Mateo County Libraries.

Stargazing 101

Explore the stars from wherever you are! Check out these titles on stargazing to get started — no rocket science required.

Adults & Seniors

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

Know Your Rights: Immigration Resources

Know your rights and stay prepared. Resources available in the County of San Mateo can help you make a plan and find support.

Summer Must Reads for Adults

Summer is all about sunshine and good vibes! Pick up one of these good reads to relax on the beach or travel with.

Volunteer Info Sessions: Help Tutor Adult Learners!

Discover how you can support an adult learner in reaching their literacy goals at one of our volunteer information sessions this June.

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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