COVID-19 Resources

At San Mateo County Libraries, we want you to have the most up-to-date information about COVID-19. Below, we share trusted resources to keep you and your loved ones safe.

For non-medical, non-emergency information about the Coronavirus, the County of San Mateo is encouraging residents to dial 2-1-1. This confidential phone service is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week in 180 languages.

Remember to wash your hands, wear a face covering, and practice social distancing so we can stop the spread of COVID-19.

Testing

Where can I find vaccine information?

What Tier is San Mateo County in now?

What does this mean for businesses?

What does this mean for your family and friends?

Masks

Masks help slow the spread of COVID-19. Learn more about keeping your friends and family safe here, opens a new window.

Outside your home

Are you looking for ways to spend time outside your home? Visit these state and county resources:

Can I spend time with people outside of my household?, opens a new window

Where can I go and what activities are allowed?, opens a new window

What can I do for the holidays?, opens a new window

Youth and Families

Do you need information and resources for youth? Below are resources from schooling to sports.

Find information about schools (as well as medical providers) for San Mateo County, opens a new window.

Find information about reopening schools from San Mateo County Office of Education., opens a new window

For information about youth sports, visit the state guidance on youth sports., opens a new window.

Do you have children in daycare? Find information about safety guidelines for daycares., opens a new window

General Resources

San Mateo County Libraries Resources

Do you need ideas of what to do at home? You can stream movies and music or download eBooks, check out a sewing machine, attend one of our virtual events, or learn something new with CreativeBug, which covers everything from drawing and painting to sewing, baking, canning and preserving.

The library offers free meals to community members at the East Palo Alto Library from 2:30 PM-3:30 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and the at Half Moon Bay Library from 2:30 PM-3:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 11:30 AM-12:30 PM on Saturdays.

Do you need help supporting your school aged child? Visit our Teacher and Student Resources page and find resources for teaching and learning from home.

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