Summer Adventure is here! Join us from June 1 through August 31 to Read, Make and Explore at San Mateo County Libraries.
Read, Make, Explore
Our summer learning program is open to all ages and abilities. Read, Make and Explore as you complete the challenges in your Summer Adventure activity log for a chance to win prizes, like a $1,000 scholarship or tickets to see the San Francisco Giants!
How to Participate
- Pick up an activity log at your library, or print one at home. Youth ages 0-18 may receive a free book when they pick up a log in person, while supplies last.
- Color in a star for each challenge you complete.
- Once you've colored in all five stars, turn in your completed log at a library or submit a finisher form online.
We have endless, engaging programs to enrich your Summer Adventure. Which activities will you choose? Read on to get a preview of some of the exciting events that'll help you achieve your Summer Adventure goals!
Cunamacue
Learn about Afro-Peruvian culture through its rhythms, instruments and dances. Whether you attend Cunamacue’s family dance class, cajon circle or family show, you'll get a taste of the vibrancy of Afro-Peruvian traditions in a dynamic and educational environment for all ages. Find the full list of dates of Cunamacue’s performances.
STEPS Stories and Songs
Join us for STEPS Stories and Songs, an ASL storytelling experience with Kei-Che, a Black, Deaf woman and local educator for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children and families. She'll be sharing her favorite stories and songs in American Sign Language and artistic performance.
Save Nature
Looking for an engaging STEAM program for youth ages 6-18? Look no further! Save Nature is bringing a range of educational and interactive STEAM programs to the library, including owl pellet discovery, squid science dissection, and insect discovery labs.
Haopinaka Hawaiian Music and Dance
Experience an educational and entertaining performance that weaves Hawaiian history, culture, language, music and dance from Haopinaka! They are a San Francisco-based group that brings the spirit of aloha through Hawaiian music and hula dance. See the full list of their performances.
Sager Family Farm
Learn the science behind making lip balm with Sager Family Farm! In this hands-on STEAM workshop, each group will make their own customized lip balm using beeswax, coconut oil and fun flavors while learning about properties of materials and what each ingredient contributes. Register to reserve your spot.
Malinky Music
Join us for joyful, bilingual Spanish-English music and movement with Malinky Music! Designed for young children (ages 0-5) and their families, Malinky’s programs promote language development, motor skills and cultural appreciation through interactive songs and play.
Summertime Fun
This is just a sneak peak of the wide variety of events we are hosting this summer! Check out the full list of our Summer Adventure programs. We hope you join us to Read, Make, Explore all summer long! Check out our Summer Adventure page for event details, reading recommendations and more.
Special thanks to local artist Adesuwa Ikechiuku for illustrating our Summer Adventure 2025 artwork.
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