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…
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…
2018 Grammy Winner Leon Bridges
These rainy days often put me in the mood for soulful music. I just want to curl up with a big blanket and sit by the window watching the rain patter down while Leon Bridges sings to me in the background. Oh how I love an uptown girl / She's the one I'm thinking of…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15th, 1929, and every year we celebrate his life and achievements on the third Monday of January. This year Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on January 21st. Dr. King was a civil rights leader and fought for the equal rights and treatment of all people…
Create Art at Your Library
Start the New Year With Art! We have a lot of activities for you to try! Join us for our adult winter/spring arts and crafts events. We have an exciting array of painting, ceramic, and jewelry making workshops happening at our libraries. These workshops are about creativity, making new friends, and supporting each other. Some…
Winter Challenge 2018-2019
School is out for winter break, but don't get the winter blues! Register online now and take part in our Winter Challenge! The program is open for babies to teens (up to 19 years of age) and participating is easy! Have fun this winter by logging 300 minutes of reading and doing two new activities…
CLA Conference 2018
I finally checked off an item from my librarian bucket list, attend a CLA Conference. What is CLA and why would I want to attend their conference? CLA stands for California Library Association, and their mission statement best sums up their purpose: CLA is the community for California libraries. The Association provides leadership for the…
Día de los Muertos at the Library
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated in many Latin American countries between October 31st - November 2nd. As fans of the movies Coco or The Book of Life already know, this holiday is a time when families get together to remember their loved ones who have passed away. Many of…
National Apple Day
Apples are my favorite fruit. They are so versatile! I can eat them raw or bake them. I can eat them plain or dip them in caramel, peanut butter, or even with my favorite chili powder. I've also eaten more varieties of apples than I can count with both hands; Fuji, Golden Delicious, Pink Lady…
Must Read Latinx Books 2018
Have you exhausted your summer reading list? If you’re like me and not sure where to turn to next for fall reading, browse through our list of Must Read Latinx Books, 2018 edition! You can also check out our list from last year. Made up of some oldies (but goodies), as well as more recent…
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