Pi Day celebrates the mathematical constant π (3.14159...) on March 14th but you don't need to be a mathematician to celebrate! Various restaurants and bakeries are celebrating Pi Day by offering slices of pizza or pie for $3.14. My favorite way of celebrating is by baking a pie and going to the Exploratorium for their…
11th Annual Teen Film Festival Screening
We are happy to announce the screening of new short films created and submitted by teens of San Mateo County for the 11th Annual Teen Film Festival. High school films will be screened at the Belmont Library on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 1:30-4:00 PM, and middle school films will be screened at the Millbrae…
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
Who Is Ted Geisel? You may actually know him better as Dr. Seuss, born on March 2nd, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He became a wonderful children’s author, writing such well-known books as The Cat in the Hat and Horton Hears A Who! that would inspire generations of children to read. I have the honor to…
YANovCon Short Story: The Incident in the Pizza Parlor
YANovCon 2019 is right around the corner, and we’re hosting another Short Story Contest. Submit your story by Monday, January 14, 2019, and you could win a one-on-one lunch with a published YA author. Craft an original short story that involves at least one main character who wants to share a secret, problem, or surprise…
National Beach Day
As summer starts to wind down, I’m dreaming of warm sand and cool blue waves cresting along a beach. I have many fond childhood memories of weekends spent under the sun swimming and snorkeling in the tropical shores of Guam. When my family moved to California, we spent many more weekends walking and having picnics…
Spend National Relaxation Day at the Library
August 15th is National Relaxation Day! Relaxation helps us recharge, relieve stress, and recollect our thoughts after long days. This can be achieved through different activities ranging from exercising to winding down with a good book. Celebrate National Relaxation Day at a San Mateo County Libraries location. Here are some library events to help you…
10th Annual Teen Film Festival
The 10th Annual Teen Film Festival will screen new short films created by teens of San Mateo County Libraries. The festival will be at the Belmont Library on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 1:30-4:00 PM for High School Films and Sunday March 11, 2018 from 1:30-4:00 PM for Middle School Films. We have over 20…
New Year’s Resolution
The arrival of the new year often generates feelings for renewal and starting fresh with celebrations and New Year’s resolutions. New year celebrations date as far back as ancient Babylon around 4,000 years ago. Now, there are various ways to ring in the new year from attending parties to resolving to achieve personal goals in…
YANovCon Short Story: The Ship Breaker
YANovCon 2018 is right around the corner, and we’re hosting another Short Story Contest. Submit your story by Sunday, January 14, 2018 and you could win a one-on-one lunch and feedback with a published YA author. This year we're asking you to create a short story that shines light on our theme of social justice…
National Cookie Day
Are you ready for the holidays? It's National Cookie Day, and a perfect holiday gift is a delicious batch of homemade cookies. National Cookie Day was created in 1987 by Matt Nader of the San Francisco-based Blue Chip Cookie Company, who said: “It’s just like having National Secretaries Day… It will just be a fun…
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