June 2025 at San Mateo County Libraries

June is all about sunshine and good vibes! The weather is warmer, school is almost out and there are countless, fun things to do here at San Mateo County Libraries. Don't forget to check out our Events Calendar for a full list of all the fun happening this month!

Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Come celebrate Pride with us! We have special programs and events all month long for you to enjoy.

San Mateo County Fair 🎡

We're excited to return to the San Mateo County Fair! Join us from Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8. Learn more about what we have planned for this year's fair.

Juneteenth ❤️

Juneteenth, also know as Freedom Day, marks the day slavery ended in the United States. We take this opportunity to celebrate freedom and equal rights. In celebration of Juneteenth, mark your calendar for a special drumming experience with Onye Onyemaechi.

Summer Kick-Off Parties 🌞

Celebrate the beginning of Summer Adventure at San Mateo County Libraries with Kickoff Parties at each of our libraries! Each party has its own unique offerings, like face paint, music and games. Check out the full list of Summer Kickoff Parties happening this month!

Author Talks📚

We're hosting four authors talks in June — check below for details and information on how to attend.

Meet Janelle Brown, Author of What Kind of Paradise

Join us Saturday, June 7, from 3:00-5:00 PM at Atherton Library. Learn more about this event.

Meet Jemimah Wei, Author of The Original Daughter

Join us on Wednesday, June 11, from 6:00-7:00 PM for an online author talk. View event details and register today.

Meet Isaac Fellman, Author of Notes From A Regicide

As part of our Pride programming, join us on Saturday, June 14, from 1:30-2:30 PM at the San Mateo Central Park Recreation Center. Learn more about this author talk.

Meet Jon Hickey, Author of Big Chief

Join us at San Carlos Library on Sunday, June 29, from 1:00-2:00 PM. Mark your calendar!

Learn a New Language 🗣️

Start a new goal this summer and learn a new language! This June, we have Mandarin for beginners, Cantonese for beginners, Spanish conversation club and English conversation club or even join us online for our Chinese book club. We also have some amazing bilingual storytimes for kids and families in Tagalog, Spanish, Japanese and Russian.

Mahjong California Style! 🀄

Come learn, play and connect over tiles! Whether you're a seasoned player or brand new to the game, all are welcome to enjoy a fun and friendly session of California-style mahjong. Check out a mahjong event near you!

Library Closures 🕰️

Sunday, June 15: All San Mateo County Libraries and Customer care are closed.

Thursday, June 19: All San Mateo County Libraries and Customer care are closed for Juneteenth.