Since 1995, March has been Women’s History Month in the United States! During this time, we observe and acknowledge, as well as empower and encourage the role women play in American history. The accomplishments from women suffrage to the #MeToo movement have transformed our society to give women more agency over their lives. Join us…
Bring in the Lunar New Year With San Mateo County Libraries
There are a wide range of Asian cultures that have Lunar New Year. For example, Chinese call it “Chun Jie” (Spring Festival), Koreans call it “Seollal” and Vietnamese call it “Tết!” There are many different traditional ways of celebrating as well. Celebrations traditionally run from the evening preceding the first day, up until the Lantern…
Teens Mobilize to VOTE!
Teens Pre-register at 16. Vote at 18. Did you know that 22 million teens will turn 18 by the 2020 presidential elections? While youth have been advocating for their voices to be heard, many young people remain unsure about how to participate in elections. The key is voter registration! According to the non-partisan Center for…
National Voter Registration Day is September 25
National Voter Registration Day is a national holiday celebrating our democracy. It was first observed in 2012 and has been growing every year since. Held on the fourth Tuesday of September, this year National Voter Registration Day will be observed on Tuesday, September 25. Teens Pre-register at 16. Vote at 18. 22 million teens will…
September Is Library Card Sign-up Month
What’s the Most Important School Supply? A Library Card! September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. Throughout the school year, public librarians and library staff will…
Are You the Next Poet Laureate?
Seeking the Next Poet Laureate San Mateo County is seeking the next Poet Laureate for 2019-2020. The new Poet Laureate should have a passion for poetry and a commitment to making poetry accessible to all residents of San Mateo County. The Poet Laureate will be a two-year position which includes a $5000 yearly stipend. Current Poet…
Library Pride!
Many of us are used to traveling to Pride events in bigger cities, but if you are staying local this year, then the San Mateo County 2018 LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration is the pride party for you. Music, entertainment, food trucks, and lots of activities for the whole family. San Mateo County Libraries will be there…
Summertime Is Fair Time
Family Fun for Everyone San Mateo County Libraries has a week of fun activities waiting for you at the San Mateo County Fair, June 9 -17, 2018. You’ll find our area just inside the Expo Hall. Once there, visit the Bookmobile which will be stationed at the Fair all week long, with fun activities and…
Bay Area Bike to Work Day is May 10
Energizer Stations for Bike to Work Day Tens of thousands of regular and first-time Bay Area residents will bike to work for the 24th Annual Bike to Work Day (BTWD) on Thursday, May 10, 2018, part of National Bike Month. More than 40 Energizer Stations in San Mateo County will give people on bikes a…
May Day Concert: Folk Songs of the American Labor Movement
Celebrate May Day With 21st Century Troubadour Adam Miller The American Labor Movement of the 19th and 20th century was a singing movement. This program features sing-along folk songs about the people who built America and their struggle to improve the conditions of their labor. Folk Songs of the American Labor Movement Tuesday, May 1…
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