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Youth & Families
Explore resources, activities, author events and more for kids, teens, and families from the comfort of your home.
Get the Most Out of Hoopla with BingePass
With Bingepass, enjoy seven days of digital access to several collections available on Hoopla, including Pokémon, Hallmark and more.
It’s Giving Back to School: First Day Feels and Must Reads
From epic friendships to personal glow-ups, these teen books are your new fave hype squad. Let’s go!
Discover 10 Must-Plays in Our Video Game Collection
San Mateo County Libraries’ video game collection contains Nintendo Switch, Playstation and Xbox titles available for checkout.
Get the Most Out of Hoopla with BingePass
With Bingepass, enjoy seven days of digital access to several collections available on Hoopla, including Pokémon, Hallmark and more.
It’s Giving Back to School: First Day Feels and Must Reads
From epic friendships to personal glow-ups, these teen books are your new fave hype squad. Let’s go!
Discover 10 Must-Plays in Our Video Game Collection
San Mateo County Libraries’ video game collection contains Nintendo Switch, Playstation and Xbox titles available for checkout.
Adults & Seniors
Discover new ways to stay connected with your favorite authors and musicians, or learn a new language or fun hobby.
Our Book Lovers’ Favorite Book Lovers
August 9 is Book Lovers Day! Read about these favorite fictional characters who love books as much as you do.
Petticoats and Power: History Through Fiction’s Lens
Celebrate bold, historically-rich fiction featuring fierce characters who defy their eras.
Discover Your Family History With My China Roots
My China Roots provides access to thousands of records of Chinese immigrant communities to support family history research.
Our Book Lovers’ Favorite Book Lovers
August 9 is Book Lovers Day! Read about these favorite fictional characters who love books as much as you do.
Petticoats and Power: History Through Fiction’s Lens
Celebrate bold, historically-rich fiction featuring fierce characters who defy their eras.
Discover Your Family History With My China Roots
My China Roots provides access to thousands of records of Chinese immigrant communities to support family history research.
Explore More
Explore More with our resources for teacher & students, jobs & careers, ESL, poetry, etc.
Adult Learning Resources
San Mateo County Libraries offers free adult learning resources, including English classes, tutoring, citizenship prep & more. Start today!
Jobs & Career Resources
Browse through our resources and tools to help you in your next job search or push your education further.
Teacher & Student Resources
Collection of online resources, like online tutoring or book discussion guides, and helpful information on distance learning.
Adult Learning Resources
San Mateo County Libraries offers free adult learning resources, including English classes, tutoring, citizenship prep & more. Start today!
Jobs & Career Resources
Browse through our resources and tools to help you in your next job search or push your education further.
Teacher & Student Resources
Collection of online resources, like online tutoring or book discussion guides, and helpful information on distance learning.
Get Crafting With Creativebug
Learn how to sew, paint, crochet and more with over 5,000 online classes taught by artists and designers.
Read The New York Times Online
24-hour complimentary, unlimited access pass to the full edition of The New York Times online and eligible apps.
Watch Free Movies With Kanopy
Watch a movie or documentary for free with Kanopy—there's over 30,000 titles to choose from!
Manage Stress With the Calm App
Calm is an online service that provides guided meditations, courses, stories, music and other tools to manage stress and mental health.
Get Crafting With Creativebug
Learn how to sew, paint, crochet and more with over 5,000 online classes taught by artists and designers.
Read The New York Times Online
24-hour complimentary, unlimited access pass to the full edition of The New York Times online and eligible apps.
Watch Free Movies With Kanopy
Watch a movie or documentary for free with Kanopy—there's over 30,000 titles to choose from!
Manage Stress With the Calm App
Calm is an online service that provides guided meditations, courses, stories, music and other tools to manage stress and mental health.
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