Join Us at the San Mateo County Fair, June 5-8!

San Mateo County Libraries is excited to return to the San Mateo County Fair this year!

Catch a break from the sunny fair festivities and join us indoors in the West Lobby of the Fiesta Hall: 

Thursday, June 5 – Sunday, June 8
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
San Mateo County Event Center – Fiesta Hall
1346 Saratoga Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403, opens a new window

Cool Off in the Reading Garden

Grab a book and rest your legs in our inviting Reading Garden, a colorful, comfortable space for all. We’ll have a limited number of free book giveaways for visitors to take home on a first come, first served basis.

We’ll offer:

  • Limited-edition SF Giants-branded library cards
  • Summer Adventure reading logs
  • eBook Stop with digital books to borrow
  • Activity stations and more! 

San Mateo County Fair is a great opportunity to engage with community organizations, learn more about local resources and kick off a summer full of library fun!

Sign up for a Special Edition San Francisco Giants Library Card

If you haven’t had the chance to collect your commemorative Giants-themed San Mateo County Libraries card yet, the fair is the perfect place!

This spring, we released Giants-themed library cards for new, eligible residents and existing San Mateo County Libraries cardholders. 

Limited edition cards are also available at our 13 community libraries on a first come, first served basis to eligible residents. 

Free Day for Youth and Seniors

On Thursday, June 5, youth (6-12) and seniors (62+) get free admission, opens a new window to the County Fair. Plus, children age 5 and younger get free admission every day! To learn more about admission and hours, visit the San Mateo County Fair website, opens a new window

The San Mateo County Fair takes place at the San Mateo County Event Center, located at 1346 Saratoga Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403.

We hope to see you at the fair!