Just a few minutes before the teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker dropped online on April 12th, it premiered to a stadium full of fans at Star Wars Celebration 2019 in Chicago. I was lucky to be present and experience the first reactions of fans. The crowd was humming with anticipation as…
Join Us for Digital Detox
English | Español English We understand that smartphones are an important tool in our daily lives, but we also know how easy it is to spend too much time on our devices! We can learn to be more conscious of how we use our phones, especially around family and friends. Join the #DigitalDetox by keeping…
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) is happening all throughout May in San Mateo County! MHAM is one of the best times of the year where we can increase awareness and inspire action to reduce stigma against those with mental health and substance use conditions. This year, San Mateo County Libraries and Peninsula Library System partnered…
Stranger Things Season 3 Is Coming
Netflix dropped the Stranger Things season three trailer on March 20th and I immediately binge-watched the first two seasons over that entire weekend. Although I had seen season one a few times, during this binge-watch I realized this was my first time rewatching season two since it was released. I was surprised how little I…
Half Moon Bay Library Wins 2019 AIA/ALA Library Building Award
San Mateo County Libraries is honored to announce that our new Half Moon Bay Library received another award!
A Day in the Life of the Bookmobile
National Bookmobile Day is Wednesday, April 10! On this day we celebrate our nation's bookmobiles and the dedicated staff who provide valuable and essential services to their communities. As a way to celebrate San Mateo County Libraries Bookmobile, I thought I'd walk you through a typical day in the life of the Bookmobile and its…
Spring Into April With “Move More Month”
Everyday Motion and "Move More Month" We all know it's good to get exercise, but now there is even evidence that 30 minutes of regular activity a day is beneficial. This can be as simple as taking a stroll to the farmers market, cleaning out your space, or spending some time in the garden. The…
Congresswoman Jackie Speier Returns to Our Libraries
Congresswoman Jackie Speier returns to our libraries with two new events planned! Join us as the Congresswoman presents her new book, Undaunted: Surviving Jonestown, Summoning Courage, and Fighting Back and answers questions from the audience at our Millbrae and Portola Valley Libraries. Hundreds came together at the last two Author Visits so make sure to…
Ciara’s Latest Music Video: ‘Thinkin Bout You’
To hear that Ciara released a new music video is extremely exciting for me, I have been a fan of her dancing and music since the year 2004 when she released her debut hit song “Goodies.” Over the course of the next few years, she really made a name for herself in the music industry…
Month of the Young Child 2019
April is Month of the Young Child at San Mateo County Libraries! Join us in the celebration! Our 12 branches will have family-friendly activities and musical performances aimed to please and entertain the younger children in our homes. All month long we will dance, sing, and learn along with you as we welcome the Beetlelady…
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