The arrival of the new year often generates feelings for renewal and starting fresh with celebrations and New Year’s resolutions. New year celebrations date as far back as ancient Babylon around 4,000 years ago. Now, there are various ways to ring in the new year from attending parties to resolving to achieve personal goals in…
Best Picture Books and Chapter Books of 2017!
Wow! 2017 delivered many wonderful picture books and chapter books for our young readers to tuck into. Some are beautiful new gems and others are continuations (or culminations!) of old favorites that will delight, inspire, and introduce you and your young readers to the amazing world around and to the limitless possibilities of imagination! Here…
Best YA Books of 2017
There have been so many great young adult books published in 2017. Whether you like action, romance, science fiction, serious issues or nonfiction, we have something for you. Check out these recommendations from San Mateo County Librarians. The Hate U Give After witnessing her friend's death at the hands of a police officer, Starr Carter's…
Movies for the Winter Solstice
We all love the magical feeling in the air when the holidays approach: The twinkling lights; that pine needle smell; hot cocoa on the stove; a chance to ice skate (if you're lucky enough to live near an ice rink). But the Winter Solstice is coming up this Thursday, which means we'll have the fewest…
eMagazines Are Your Holiday Helper
It’s the most wonderful time of year: Festive lights are up, cookies are bountiful, and carols seem to follow you wherever you go. But wait, Christmas is how many days away? And, whoa, Hanukkah has already started? Kwanzaa starts when? And you haven’t bought gifts for anyone yet? If this scenario sounds relatable, don’t stress…
Review: One of the Boys by Daniel Magariel
Teen Guest Blogger: Jay One of the Boys by Daniel Magariel is a short novel told from the perspective of a twelve-year-old boy, but in contrast the subject matter is dark, intense, and mature. The boy, who remains nameless along with the other major characters, describes how his family is ripped apart by divorce and…
Noon Year’s Eve
It’s time to ring in the new year! Come celebrate with fun and food at the library. Select libraries will be having family friendly parties at noon, complete with a new year’s eve countdown! This allows parents with young children to celebrate the New Year without staying up until midnight. Check our events to see…
21 Savage, Offset, and Metro Boomin – Without Warning
In the age of Spotify and similar music services, it's pretty easy to find that one song you've been searching for. An added benefit is the ability to easily find the whole album and experience it in its entirety as the artist intended (most of the time, that is). This year, we've had standout whole…
SMCL Staff Recipient of KPIX Jefferson Award
Pacifica Library Assistant, Chris Vance, is the recipient of KPIX's Jefferson Award for Public Service. He has been recognized for his work with the Sanchez Library Garden, and his relationship with the Pacifica Resource Center. The produce from the Sanchez Library Garden is donated to the Resource Center and distributed to their clientele. An annual…
YANovCon Short Story: The Ship Breaker
YANovCon 2018 is right around the corner, and we’re hosting another Short Story Contest. Submit your story by Sunday, January 14, 2018 and you could win a one-on-one lunch and feedback with a published YA author. This year we're asking you to create a short story that shines light on our theme of social justice…
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