Do you like thrilling, futuristic stories? Have you been meaning to try out an eBook? Or are you just searching for your next read and want to give a debut author a spin? We’ve got the perfect book: After the Flood by Kassandra Montag. As part of the American Library Association’s (ALA) #LibrariesTransform Book Pick…
Support Literacy Everyday
750 million: That’s the number of adults in the world who are considered illiterate, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The majority of these adults, approximately two-thirds, are women. According to the Literacy Project Foundation, 45 million Americans are functionally illiterate and cannot read above a fifth-grade level. In California…
Be the One: September Is Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month (SPM), which includes National Suicide Prevention Week (September 8-14) and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10). SPM aims to empower everyone in the community to prevent suicide. This year, San Mateo County Libraries and Peninsula Library System partnered with the San Mateo County Health Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS…
Boost Your Research With New Reference Databases
Get ready to unlock even more information with your San Mateo County Libraries card! To better serve our community’s research and reference needs, San Mateo County Libraries along with the Peninsula Libraries, are switching from Gale reference databases to EBSCO databases on July 1, 2019. Gale reference databases, such as General OneFile, Academic OneFile, the…
Clap Your Hands If You Believe in Fairies
Did you know that June 24th is International Fairy Day? Celebrate all things tiny and magical with the library! While some might associate fairies and magic with children's books, there are books for all ages to help you get your sparkle on. Diminutive things possessing magical powers have been sprinkled throughout legends dating back to…
There Otter Be an Appreciation Day for These Cute Animals
Did you know that there are 13 species of otters? Otters are either semiaquatic (meaning they live partly on land and partly in water), aquatic (live in both fresh and salt water), and marine (live primarily in salt water). Here in California, we are most familiar with the adorable sea otter, which are most famously…
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) is happening all throughout May in San Mateo County! MHAM is one of the best times of the year where we can increase awareness and inspire action to reduce stigma against those with mental health and substance use conditions. This year, San Mateo County Libraries and Peninsula Library System partnered…
Spring Into Financial Well-Being!
Just in time for Money Smart Week (March 30-April 6), San Mateo County Libraries now offers Financial Ratings Series Online by Weiss Ratings and Greyhouse Publishing for our community. Complimenting Morningstar Investment Research Center, Financial Ratings Series Online provides independent information to help consumers make informed decisions about their finances including insurance, Medicare, banking, and…
Extra! Extra! Read The New York Times Digital Edition Through the Library!
San Mateo County Libraries patrons now have access to the full edition of The New York Times without a subscription. You can find all regular newspaper content, photography, and videos dating back from 1851 to present. You’ll also have access to Mandarin and Spanish versions. Like to only read the Style section or the Opinions…
San Francisco Chronicle Online Available at the Library!
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…
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