Oh my gourd—it's finally pumpkin season!
Spooky Season Is Here—and So Are the Halloween Classics on Kanopy
Frights, film and free streaming? The library strikes again. Find your favorite classic spooky films on Kanopy for free.
Is it just me, or does October demand cozy blankets, too m
1982 Films That Stand the Test of Time
E.T., Blade Runner and Tron, oh my! Revisit some of the many incredible films that were released in 1982.
It’s A Bunch of Hocus Pocus In The Library
Join us for some "fang-tastic" Halloween events at San Mateo County Libraries, don't forget to bring your little goblins and ghouls!
Meet Nicole Wong, Author of Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora
Join us on Wednesday, November 5, for a special author talk with Nicole Wong and mahjong gameplay!
Meet Elaine Castillo, Author of Moderation
Join us on Sunday, October 26, at Belmont Library for a special author talk with Elaine Castillo.
How Mary Shelley Influenced Generations of Stories
Mary Shelley’s monster is still alive! Frankenstein lives on in gothic classics, YA reimaginings, love stories and sci-fi today.
Get Curious About Gothic Classics: The Works of Shirley Jackson
Shirley Jackson’s short stories and novels are essential entries into a 20th century suburban American gothic. Check out her beautifully crafted, deeply unsettling works in the San Mateo County Libraries catalog for your dose of Halloween heebie-jeebies.
Banned Books Week 2025: Censorship Is So 1984
Banned Books Week runs from October 5–11, 2025, and is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of intellectual freedom.
Learn About Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Observed in October, Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the hundreds of Native nations that continue to shape our communities today.
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