What is Banned Books Week? Banned Books Week is an annual event that takes place during the last week of September. This week-long event is important because it reminds us that we all have the freedom to read anything we choose and exercise our First Amendment right. Banned Books Week highlights the importance of free…
Come Join Us for a Celebration of Latinx Heritage
Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated between September 15 and October 15. It was initially created to honor the various Independence Day dates of many Latin American countries including, but not limited to, Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Chile. Nowadays this special time is used to honor all Latinx countries in North, Central, and…
Mid-Autumn Festival Delights at Your Local Library
The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the bend and thoughts of tea and mooncakes are brimming up in our mind once again. The moon festival or harvest festival is celebrated by different cultures under different names: in Korea it is Chusok, in Japan Tsukimi, in Vietnam Tết Trung Thu, in Cantonese Jūng-chāu Jit, and in…
Support Literacy Everyday
750 million: That’s the number of adults in the world who are considered illiterate, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The majority of these adults, approximately two-thirds, are women. According to the Literacy Project Foundation, 45 million Americans are functionally illiterate and cannot read above a fifth-grade level. In California…
Register to Vote at the Library
Last year over 800,000 voters used National Voter Registration Day to register to vote across all 50 states. If you aren't registered, moved, or aren’t sure if your voting information is up to date—register online or visit one of our community libraries on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Library staff can assist you in registering or…
Join the Reading Adventure Club! Win a Prize!
Summer is over, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop reading fun books. Our Librarians have put together a list of their favorite books for 1st - 5th grade, and we can’t wait to share them with you! We’re launching the Reading Adventure Club, where you can read a book each month to earn…
Vote for Your Top 10 Teen Books of 2019
If you're age 12-18, let your voice be heard! Vote to determine the Top 10 Teen Books of 2019, as selected by teens.
Be the One: September Is Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month (SPM), which includes National Suicide Prevention Week (September 8-14) and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10). SPM aims to empower everyone in the community to prevent suicide. This year, San Mateo County Libraries and Peninsula Library System partnered with the San Mateo County Health Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS…
Bobcats, Owls, and Otters, Oh My!
Want to visit your favorite animals for free? All you need to do is head to the library. To celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, San Mateo County Libraries will be offering limited-edition animal library cards this September. These fun, new library cards will also double as a free ticket to CuriOdyssey, a science playground and…
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