Library users now have access to the full image version of the San Francisco Chronicle online. All you need is your library card to access issues dating back 30 years of the San Francisco Chronicle. You can search or browse a digital replica of the San Francisco Chronicle print edition online, with full-color layouts of…
Celebrate the Splendor of Unicorns!
With the resurgence of Lisa Frank, the abundance of “Unicorn”-flavored foods and beverages, and the incorporation of unicorns into pop culture, some might say these magical one-horned horse creatures are having a moment. I’d argue, however, that unicorns have staying power — and have been capturing human fascination since Ancient Greece. January 11th is your…
San Mateo County Libraries Go Fine-Free!
Love your library, but not the late fines? We understand life happens, and that it can be difficult to return items on time to the library. Late fees can add up and visiting the library can start to feel like a burden, especially on your wallet. That’s why we’re excited to announce that San Mateo…
Reading Just Got Even More Fun With Talking Books!
San Mateo County Libraries has a new addition to our collection: VOX Books! These books are a hybrid between an audiobook and picture book. VOX Books have a built-in audio player on the inside of the cover. There’s no need for a CD or separate device to play the audio; kids can simply push a…
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Comes to Netflix!
Like many kids in the 1990s, I was a huge fan of the Sabrina the Teenage Witch live-action TV show, starring Melissa Joan Hart. Sabrina, along with her sassy talking cat, Salem, got in the most absurd magical situations. My mom told me that the TV show was a comic book first and that Sabrina…
Enrich K-12 Reading With TeachingBooks.Net!
Get help this school year with new library online resources! San Mateo County Libraries patrons can now use TeachingBooks.net to empower young readers. This suite of databases provides multimedia content to complement children’s and young adult books. Students and parents can access six TeachingBooks databases through San Mateo County Libraries: Book Guides & Lesson Plans…
Watching Sharp Objects? Here Are Five New Read-Alikes
Move over Big Little Lies – the next great literary thriller-turned-TV-HBO-series is Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects! Starring Amy Adams and Patricia Clarkson, Sharp Objects will take viewers on a twisty and gruesome ride. You might have been introduced to Flynn through the book and movie Gone Girl. Sharp Objects has similar elements – the requisite…
Read to Your Heart’s Content With New Romance Ebooks!
Do you enjoy swooning over passionate dukes, troubled cowboys, sassy princesses, and rebellious Amish daughters? We’ve got a summer treat for you! For the next month and a half, San Mateo County Libraries is trialing RomanceBookCloud, a curated collection of romance eBooks! This collection features some of the biggest names in romance, such as Sabrina…
Rev Up Summer Learning With Kids’ eMagazines
Looking for some educational and fun summer activities? Check out our kids eMagazines! We’ve got kids’ magazines covering topics ranging from animals, sports, science to social issues. There are even two magazines en español. All you need is your library card to get started with these award-winning eMagazines. San Mateo County Libraries has two different…
Online Resources Just Got Easier to Use!
San Mateo County Libraries now offers short, easy-to-follow video tutorials that can help you get the most out of our Online Resources. Ever wanted to try out an eBook, but didn’t know where to start? Want to try one of our streaming video services? Our video tutorials can help! To find our video tutorials, you’ll…
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