Pump up your tires, grab a snack and ride out to your nearest San Mateo County Libraries location during our annual Bike to Your Library Weekend celebration during the month of May.
This year we have teamed up with local partners to provide fun and educational experiences for everyone! We will also have a limited supply of free bicycle lights provided for those attending our Bike to Your Library events.
Let's dive into what we have planned for the month of May!
Bicycle Safety Inspection Clinic
San Mateo County Libraries has partnered with, a mobile bicycle maintenance team, to offer free bicycle safety inspections at 12 of our library locations. Registered attendees will check in during the event to have their bicycles inspected. During the inspection, Velofix’s bicycle technician will inspect the bicycle and provide the following:
- Air up all bike tires
- Lubricate bike chains
- Tighten the bicycle bolts and bike seat post
- Alert owners of any issues that need repair
- Provide service/repair recommendations only
- Note: there will not be replacement parts installed during the bicycle safety inspection
Registration is needed to attend this event, space is limited. We expect each bicycle inspection to last about 15 minutes.
Check out these upcoming events and register:
Atherton Library – Saturday, May 20 (11:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
Belmont Library – Wednesday, May 17 (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Brisbane Library – Sunday, May 21 (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
East Palo Alto Library – Friday, May 19 (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Foster City Library – Sunday, May 21 (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Half Moon Bay Library – Saturday, May 13 (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Millbrae Library – Saturday, May 13 (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
North Fair Oaks Library – Sunday, May 14 (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Pacifica Sanchez Library – Saturday, May 20 (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Portola Valley Library – Friday, May 19 (11:00 – 3:00 PM)
San Carlos Library – Friday, May 19 (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Woodside Library – Saturday, May 13 (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Bicycle Stunts Exhibit With the BMX Freestyle Team
To celebrate Bike to Your Library Weekend 2023 we have also partnered with the BMX Freestyle Team, opens a new window to offer an exhibition of flatland ground bicycle stunts! Come and join us for this fun and unique opportunity to learn more about bicycle stunt riding. This event will last roughly 30 minutes and will include some amazing top-notch riding, bike tricks and positive messages during the performance. The event will offer a meet and greet with the stunt rider after the exhibition completes.
See the event schedule below:
Atherton Library – Friday, May 19 (3:30 PM)
Belmont Library – Saturday, May 20 (2:00 PM)
Foster City Library – Saturday, May 7 (2:00 PM)
Half Moon Bay Library – Sunday, May 21 (11:00 AM)
North Fair Oaks Library – Tuesday, May 16 (5:30 PM – 6:00 PM)
Book-A-Bike Service
Did you know all 13 of our libraries offer free week-long bicycle rentals for adults? Check out a bicycle from your nearest library and start exploring your community on two wheels today!
Learn more about our Book-A-Bike service on our blog.
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