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Share Your Story

We’re asking patrons how our community libraries have affected their lives. It’s a complex question, but all we need is a one sentence…

Jazz Appreciation Month

Let this be the year that you embrace the spirit, insight, beauty of Jazz, with an array of musicians, all blessed with an abundance of…

Bookmobile at Earth Day Celebration

Earth Day hails back to 1970. That's probably the reason many of us associate the celebration with a sort of hippy ethos. Fast forward to...

Canon T6i Camera Kits Now Available for…

Just when you thought libraries couldn't possibly offer something more to check out...another one (DJ Khaled voice). Yup. We've done it...

Month of the Young Child

April is Month of the Young Child here at San Mateo County Libraries! Join us at our 12 branches for family-friendly activities and…

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Teen Job & Volunteer Fair Teen Job & Volunteer Fair

Browse local work and volunteer opportunities for teens 14+. Get a professional picture taken and enjoy pizza and...
Browse local work and volunteer opportunities for teens 14+. Get a professional picture taken and enjoy pizza and...
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10th Annual Teen Film Festival Winners 10th Annual Teen Film Festival Winners

By Kenny
The 10th Annual Teen Film Festival screening was held over the weekend of March 10th and 11th at the Belmont Library. During the first…
The 10th Annual Teen Film Festival screening was held over the weekend of March 10th and 11th at the Belmont Library. During the first…
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Enjoy a Game at the Library Enjoy a Game at the Library

Did you know you can game at the Library? We have video games, board games, and so much more.
Did you know you can game at the Library? We have video games, board games, and so much more.
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Science Action Club Science Action Club

Through games, projects and hands-on activities, you'll use science to explore nature, connect with scientists, and design strategies to…
Through games, projects and hands-on activities, you'll use science to explore nature, connect with scientists, and design strategies to…
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Best YA Books of 2017 Best YA Books of 2017

By Jessica Ormonde
There have been so many great young adult books published in 2017. Whether you like action, romance, science fiction, serious issues or non…
There have been so many great young adult books published in 2017. Whether you like action, romance, science fiction, serious issues or non…
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Kids & Families

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Potty Training Picture Books Potty Training Picture Books

By Carmen
It seemed to take forever to potty train my daughter. Every time I would get together with a relative I would always get asked, "How's…
It seemed to take forever to potty train my daughter. Every time I would get together with a relative I would always get asked, "How's...
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Saving the Earth, One Kid at a Time Saving the Earth, One Kid at a Time

By Karen
Looking for a way to learn more and take action? April is a great opportunity to attend one of these family-friendly events.
Looking for a way to learn more and take action? April is a great opportunity to attend one of these family-friendly events.
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An Interview With San Carlos Libraries’… An Interview With San Carlos Libraries’…

By Cris
The San Mateo County Libraries' staff LOVE engaging our youngest visitors with fun storytimes and active learning programs! So who are…
The San Mateo County Libraries' staff LOVE engaging our youngest visitors with fun storytimes and active learning programs! So who are…
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Book to Action at Pacifica Libraries Book to Action at Pacifica Libraries

By Jessica Ormonde
Book to Action is an exciting program based on the classic book club concept with community service elements. This year Pacifica Libraries…
Book to Action is an exciting program based on the classic book club concept with community service elements. This year Pacifica Libraries…
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New Tool to Find Spanish Books / Una… New Tool to Find Spanish Books / Una…

By Guest Blogger
Are you a middle grade (3rd to 8th grade) student who needs Spanish books to read? I’ve got a solution for you! My name is Cassandra and I…
Are you a middle grade (3rd to 8th grade) student who needs Spanish books to read? I’ve got a solution for you! My name is Cassandra and I…
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Adults

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East Palo Alto Library Now Open on… East Palo Alto Library Now Open on…

By Kenny
For the first time in 43 years, the East Palo Alto Library is now open 7 days a week!
For the first time in 43 years, the East Palo Alto Library is now open 7 days a week!
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Casanova: The Seduction of Europe Casanova: The Seduction of Europe

Explore the eighteenth century across Europe through the eyes of one of its most colorful characters, Giacomo Casanova (1725–1798)....
Explore the eighteenth century across Europe through the eyes of one of its most colorful characters, Giacomo Casanova (1725–1798)....
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Michael O'Neill Quartet Michael O'Neill Quartet

Join us for an afternoon of classical jazz with saxophonist Michael O'Neill.
Join us for an afternoon of classical jazz with saxophonist Michael O'Neill.
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Two Car Shows Are Better Than One Two Car Shows Are Better Than One

By Abraham Escalante
Start your engines! The world's most popular motoring show has returned with Season 25 of Top Gear now airing on BBC America. Three…
Start your engines! The world's most popular motoring show has returned with Season 25 of Top Gear now airing on BBC America. Three…
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Review: Twin Peaks - The Limited Series… Review: Twin Peaks - The Limited Series…

By Abraham Escalante
Nearly keeping Laura Palmer's promise of a return, 26 years after the last episode aired on ABC, David Lynch and Mark Frost have brought...
Nearly keeping Laura Palmer's promise of a return, 26 years after the last episode aired on ABC, David Lynch and Mark Frost have brought...
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Digital Content

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Stream Award-Winning Movies With Your… Stream Award-Winning Movies With Your…

San Mateo County patrons now have access to more than 30,000 films for free through Kanopy! All you need is your library card to watch award
San Mateo County patrons now have access to more than 30,000 films for free through Kanopy! All you need is your library card to watch award
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Enjoy eMagazines Anywhere Enjoy eMagazines Anywhere

Enjoy unlimited digital access to leading magazines on your mobile device anywhere you go.
Enjoy unlimited digital access to leading magazines on your mobile device anywhere you go.
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Enjoy movies, music, eBooks and more on… Enjoy movies, music, eBooks and more on…

Instantly access eAudiobooks, Movies, Music, Comics, eBooks and Television shows using portable devices like smartphones and tablets, as…
Instantly access eAudiobooks, Movies, Music, Comics, eBooks and Television shows using portable devices like smartphones and tablets, as…
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Download Free Music With Freegal Download Free Music With Freegal

Freegal Music is a downloadable and streaming music service which provides access to the Sony Music Entertainment catalog of artists.
Freegal Music is a downloadable and streaming music service which provides access to the Sony Music Entertainment catalog of artists.
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Visit Museums & Attractions Free Visit Museums & Attractions Free

Print passes for museums and attractions throughout the Bay Area, such as the Asian Art Museum, Oakland Zoo, Tech Museum, and many more!
Print passes for museums and attractions throughout the Bay Area, such as the Asian Art Museum, Oakland Zoo, Tech Museum, and many more!
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Get Live Homework HelpNow! Get Live Homework HelpNow!

Connect live with an expert tutor for homework help in English & Spanish, seven days a week from 1 PM – 10 PM.
Connect live with an expert tutor for homework help in English & Spanish, seven days a week from 1 PM – 10 PM.
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Chinese eMagazines (Qikan) 中文電子雜誌 (期 刊) Chinese eMagazines (Qikan) 中文電子雜誌 (期 刊)

Explore 100 current, popular Chinese language magazines published in China anytime/anywhere—on your computer, tablet or smartphone in…
Explore 100 current, popular Chinese language magazines published in China anytime/anywhere—on your computer, tablet or smartphone in…
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Learn With Lynda.com Learn With Lynda.com

Provides a vast library of streaming online instructional videos covering business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve...
Provides a vast library of streaming online instructional videos covering business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve...
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Become Fluent in a New Language Become Fluent in a New Language

Mango is an online language-learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean & more.
Mango is an online language-learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean & more.
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Enjoy Local Newspapers Online Enjoy Local Newspapers Online

Read online versions of the San Francisco Chronicle, San Mateo County Times , San Jose Mercury News, Half Moon Bay Review and more.
Read online versions of the San Francisco Chronicle, San Mateo County Times , San Jose Mercury News, Half Moon Bay Review and more.
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Plan, Prepare and Pay for College Plan, Prepare and Pay for College

Search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs. Take on-line practice tests…
Search thousands of college and graduate school entries. Identify scholarships that meet their financial needs. Take on-line practice tests …
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Get A Diploma Online Get A Diploma Online

We offer a fully accredited online high school diploma and career certification program through Career Online High School (COHS). COHS is…
We offer a fully accredited online high school diploma and career certification program through Career Online High School (COHS). COHS is av…

Library News

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¡Ahora Están Disponibles Más Libros… ¡Ahora Están Disponibles Más Libros…

By Ginny
Con la tarjeta de Las Bibliotecas del Condado de San Mateo, nuestros usuarios pueden disfrutar de miles de títulos nuevos en español a…
Con la tarjeta de Las Bibliotecas del Condado de San Mateo, nuestros usuarios pueden disfrutar de miles de títulos nuevos en español a…
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Stream Award-Winning Movies With Your… Stream Award-Winning Movies With Your…

By Ginny
San Mateo County patrons now have access to more than 30,000 films for free through Kanopy! All you need is your library card to watch awar…
San Mateo County patrons now have access to more than 30,000 films for free through Kanopy! All you need is your library card to watch awar…
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No More Late Fees for 62+ No More Late Fees for 62+

By Maria
Starting January 1, 2018, San Mateo County Libraries are waiving any late fines on county library materials for individuals age 62 and olde…
Starting January 1, 2018, San Mateo County Libraries are waiving any late fines on county library materials for individuals age 62 and olde…
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