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Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, November 3.

San Mateo County Libraries has resources to inform and support you throughout the upcoming election. Visit our nonpartisan voter resources page to check your registration status, track your ballot and find a voting center or ballot box near you.

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Discover the beauty and cultural significance of Día de Los Muertos with programming for all ages at San Mateo County Libraries.

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Check out some of these vibrant and impactful reads for Latinx Heritage Month 2026.

Publishing Independently Together: Indie Author Fest 2026

Meet indie authors, discover new stories and celebrate local creativity on Saturday, October 17, at the Millbrae Library.

Moonlit Magic: Tales from the Witching Hour

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Upcoming Closures

In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, San Mateo County Libraries and Customer Care will be closed on Sunday, October 11, and Monday, October 12.

Half Moon Bay Library will be closed on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, for the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival.

Upcoming Events

Drop-in VR

Oct 29th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Half Moon Bay

Una Ofrenda Musical - A Musical Altar for our Muertos

Oct 31st | 10:30am - 11:15am

San Carlos

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