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Youth & Families
Explore resources, activities, author events and more for kids, teens, and families from the comfort of your home.
Hearts and Voices: Kids Stories of Kindness and Belonging
These books invite young readers to explore empathy, kindness and self-love while embracing the beauty of diversity.
Explore Daily Kids Book Recommendations With Tumblebook
TumbleBook turns screentime into learning time with narrated stories and interactive features that build reading confidence.
Teen Reads for Lunar New Year
This Lunar New Year, explore these young adult books inspired by Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and Taiwanese traditions and legends.
Hearts and Voices: Kids Stories of Kindness and Belonging
These books invite young readers to explore empathy, kindness and self-love while embracing the beauty of diversity.
Explore Daily Kids Book Recommendations With Tumblebook
TumbleBook turns screentime into learning time with narrated stories and interactive features that build reading confidence.
Teen Reads for Lunar New Year
This Lunar New Year, explore these young adult books inspired by Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and Taiwanese traditions and legends.
Adults & Seniors
Discover new ways to stay connected with your favorite authors and musicians, or learn a new language or fun hobby.
San Mateo County Libraries Brings Local Museums to You
Mark your calendars for our upcoming in-person and virtual art talks in collaboration with local museums.
Murder Most Cozy
With clever clues and memorable characters, these tales deliver suspense without sacrificing a sense of delight and reassurance.
How the Library Can Help You Actually Accomplish Your Goals
Discover our wide range of online resources, in-person programs and quiet spaces that can help you accomplish your goals!
San Mateo County Libraries Brings Local Museums to You
Mark your calendars for our upcoming in-person and virtual art talks in collaboration with local museums.
Murder Most Cozy
With clever clues and memorable characters, these tales deliver suspense without sacrificing a sense of delight and reassurance.
How the Library Can Help You Actually Accomplish Your Goals
Discover our wide range of online resources, in-person programs and quiet spaces that can help you accomplish your goals!
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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