July 2025 at San Mateo County Libraries

July means sunny, summery fun is only just beginning! San Mateo County Libraries has a vibrant schedule of exciting events, inviting you to take in some rays or come inside for cooling shade. Don't forget to check out our events calendar for the whole range of indoor and outdoor activities happening all month.

Summer Adventure Continues 🌞

All July long, your Summer Adventure continues in the libraries and local parks. For example, check out:

• Author Storytime, WHAT IF WE... with Eugenia Yoh & Vivienne Chang 
• Cave Adventures with CaveSim
• Summer Reading Magic Show
• Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles!
• Music and Dance Programs

And so much many other opportunities for youth of all ages to read, make and explore!

Adult Programs in the Great Outdoors🌲

Breathe fresh air and meet new friends with the programs for our adult patrons! Journal, read, walk and connect with members of your community. 

• Nature Journaling in the Park
• Walking Clubs
• Grow in Our Gardens

Tell Your Story: Beginning Guided Autobiography Workshop 🖋️

Everyone has a story to tell. Our virtual, four-week Beginning Guided Autobiography Workshop series runs from Thursday, July 10 to Thursday, July 31, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

When those four weeks end, don't fret. Just sign up for our Fall Continuing Guided Autobiography, beginning August 29th! 

U.S. Citizenship Test Class / Clase de Ciudadania / 美國公民入籍考試中文班 ✏️

We offer free, ongoing, multi-lingual classes for those seeking U.S. Citizenship and hoping to practice and prepare for naturalization and citizenship exams. 

• • In-Person Classes in English 
  • In-Person Classes in English and Español 
  • In-Person Mandarin U.S. Citizenship Test Class | 美國公民入籍考試中文班 
  • Online U.S. Citizenship Test Class | Clase del examen de ciudadanía en Linea 

Library Closures 🎆

Friday, July 4: All San Mateo County Libraries and Customer care are closed for Independence Day.