Ready to refresh that home library collection? Let us help with the launch of our new exciting service: Grab & Go Bundles! We miss seeing our families walking away, arms overflowing with books, so we have developed an innovative solution to help boost your family's reading time at home. Grab and Go Bundles will be…
Paws for Tales Goes Online
It’s long been documented that time with animals can have a therapeutic effect on people.
Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month is this February, marking a time to come together to recognize and celebrate the innumerable achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans. You're invited to celebrate with us at San Mateo County Libraries!
Who’s Your Favorite Avenger?
Are you a Marvel fan who can’t get enough of the Avengers? Don’t think you can wait until 2020 for the next Marvel movies to hit theaters? Don’t worry! The library has you covered. Check out our reading and viewing recommendations below based on your favorite Avenger. Keep in mind we’re only covering the Avengers…
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Just a few minutes before the teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker dropped online on April 12th, it premiered to a stadium full of fans at Star Wars Celebration 2019 in Chicago. I was lucky to be present and experience the first reactions of fans. The crowd was humming with anticipation as…
The Teen Titans
Do you know the Teen Titans? If you're a Millennial then you probably remember the 2003 Teen Titans animated series. Modern kids will know the current Teen Titans Go! animated series. And now there's a new live action Titans series coming soon. But before they were TV stars the Teen Titans were comic book heroes…
Book to Action at Pacifica Libraries
Book to Action is an exciting program based on the classic book club concept with community service elements. This year Pacifica Libraries are reading Garbology: Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash by Edward Humes. The Pacifica Libraries are hosting multiple fun and informative garbage themed programs and events for a variety of ages through March…
Best YA Books of 2017
There have been so many great young adult books published in 2017. Whether you like action, romance, science fiction, serious issues or nonfiction, we have something for you. Check out these recommendations from San Mateo County Librarians. The Hate U Give After witnessing her friend's death at the hands of a police officer, Starr Carter's…
Noon Year’s Eve
It’s time to ring in the new year! Come celebrate with fun and food at the library. Select libraries will be having family friendly parties at noon, complete with a new year’s eve countdown! This allows parents with young children to celebrate the New Year without staying up until midnight. Check our events to see…
72 Hours Movie Making Challenge Winners!
Thank you to all the teens who participated in the San Mateo County Libraries’ 72 Hour Movie Making Challenge. The screening was awesome! We had 45 teens and adults show up! Our Winners Are Honorable Mentions "The Coin" by Sophie Nyholm-Goncalves "The Last Gold Miner" by Lucas Immanuel "The Shady Shovel" by CJ Ward Winners…
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