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December 2025

12-19-25: Wishing You Happy Holidays and a Joyful New Year!
12-04-2025: Meet Cara Black, Author of Huguette

November 2025

11-20-2025: Sharing Our Gratitude For You
11-06-2025: November Favorites at the Library

October 2025

10-23-2025: Voting, Vampires and More!
10-09-2025: Banned Books: How To Stay Informed

September 2025

09-25-2025: Explore Our 2024-2025 Annual Report
09-11-2025: September at San Mateo County Libraries

August 2025

- 08-28-2025: One Card, Endless Possibilities!
- 08-14-2025: Celebrate the Refreshed Belmont Library With Us!

July 2025

07-31-2025: A Delicious Author Talk With Zareen's Pakistani Kitchen
07-17-2025: Meet the Creators of Sunny, Squish and Babymouse on July 19!
07-03-2025: Meet Meg Waite Clayton, Author of Typewriter Beach

June 2025

06-20-25: Special Delivery: Free Books for Kids Under Five
06-05-25: Summer Adventure at San Mateo County Libraries is Here!

May 2025

05-22-25: Meet Janelle Brown, Author of What Kind of Paradise
05-08-25: Meet Abby Jimenez, Author of Say You'll Remember Me

April 2025

04-24-2025: Spring Into Something New!
04-10-2025: April Programming at San Mateo County Libraries

March 2025

03-27-2025: Our Library of Things is Growing!
03-13-2025: JOIN US: Library Night with the San Francisco Giants!

February 2025

02-27-2025: Adult Learning, Book Clubs and More!
02-13-2025: The Next Five Years at San Mateo County Libraries

January 2025

01-30-2025: Share Your Library Love
01-16-2025: Meet Tracy Grant, Author of The Southcott Jewels
01-02-2025: Cozy Up at San Mateo County Libraries!

December 2024

12-19-2024: Celebrating a Remarkable Year at the Libraries
12-05-2024: Meet Margaret Juhae Lee, Author of Starry Field

November 2024

11-21-2024: Sharing Gratitude: Tell Us Your Story!
11-07-2024: Explore Our Library of Things!

October 2024

10-24-2024: Hello, Dolly! Sign Up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
10-09-2024: Ready to Vote? Explore Our Voter Resources

September 2024

09-26-2024: Video Games Have Arrived at San Mateo County Libraries
09-12-2024: Presenting Our 2023-2024 Annual Report

August 2024

08-29-2024: Magic Awaits at the Library!
08-15-2024: We'll Meet You There: Curbside Pickup at the Library
08-01-2024: Pop Culture Gets Personal at This Upcoming Author Talk

July 2024

07-18-2024: Expanding Library Access Across San Mateo County
07-02-2024: Meet James Park, Author of Chili Crisp

June 2024

06-20-2024: Join Us for a Summer You'll Never Forget!
06-07-2024: It's Time For My Summer Adventure!

May 2024

05-23-2024: Meet Sasha Vasilyuk, Author of Your Presence Is Mandatory
05-09-2024: Together, We Can Take Care of Our Mental Health

April 2024

04-25-2024: Meet Minna Dubin, Author of Mom Rage
04-11-2024: Join Us For the Millbrae Library Makerspace Grand Opening!

March 2024

03-28-2024: Join Us For the Solar Eclipse!
03-14-2024: Meet Susan Kiyo Ito, Author of I Would Meet You Anywhere

February 2024

02-29-2024: Get Tax Help at the Library
02-15-2024: Get Ready to Vote!
02-01-2024: February is Library Lovers Month

January 2024

01-18-2024: Experience a Cave Adventure at the Library!
01-04-2024: Meet Nina Schuyler, Author of Afterword

December 2023

12-21-2023: Let's Turn the Page on 2023!
12-07-2023: Skywatch With Us: Telescopes at the Library

November 2023

11-25-2023: Giving Thanks: Celebrating Community!
11-09-2023: Meet Jaime Cortez, Author of Gordo: Stories

October 2023

10-25-2023: Get Spooky With San Mateo County Libraries
10-06-2023: Why We Acknowledge Banned Books Week

September 2023

09-21-2023: Discover Our 2023 Annual Report
09-07-2023: Introducing Indie Author Fest

August 2023

08-24-2023: Visit Our New and Improved eBook Stops Around the County!
08-10-2023: Get Your Game on With San Mateo County Libraries!

July 2023

07-27-2023: Learn to Help Someone in Crisis: Mental Health First Aid
07-13-2023: Try It Out: Introducing Karaoke Machines!

June 2023

06-29-2023: Middle Scholars Returns This Summer!
06-16-2023: It’s Time for the 2023 Summer Learning Challenge!
06-01-2023: Rolling Out the New Makermobile

May 2023

05-18-2023: May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
05-04-2023: Bug Out at the Library!

April 2023

04-20-2023: There’s More to the Story!
04-06-2023: We’re a National Medal Finalist!

March 2023

03-23-2023: We're Turning the Page on Period Poverty
03-09-2023: Take Book Clubs to the Next Level With Fable!

February 2023

02-23-2023: Introducing Art for All!
02-09-2023: February is Library Lovers Month!

January 2023

01-26-2023: Our hearts are with Half Moon Bay
01-12-2023: A Portable Cave, Parked at the Library!

December 2022

12-29-2022: Welcome in 2023
12-15-2022: Mental Health for the Holidays
12-01-2022: County Parks Passes Are Here!

November 2022

11-17-2022: Grateful For Community
11-03-2022: Uniting Our Communities

October 2022

10-20-2022: Introducing Power Up Afternoons
10-06-2022: Voter Resources and Fall Favorites

September 2022

09-22-2022: Take a Look at Our 2022 Annual Report
09-08-2022: Banned Books Week 2022

August 2022

08-11-2022: Meet Mike Chen, Author of Light Years From Home

July 2022

07-28-2022: Can't Miss Summer Programming
07-14-2022: Get Ready for Gardening With Master Gardeners

June 2022

06-30-2022: Meet Amanda Jayatissa, Author of My Sweet Girl
06-16-2022: Introducing Middle Scholars
06-02-2022: Take the 2022 Summer Learning Challenge!

May 2022

05-19-2022: Let’s Celebrate the New Atherton Library!
05-05-2022: Explore Our New Mental Health Resources Page

April 2022

04-21-2022: An All-star Author Lineup
04-07-2022: Our Comic Arts Fest is Back!

March 2022

03-24-2022: Jazz in the Library Returns
03-10-2022: Expanded Library Hours Are Here!

February 2022

02-24-2022: Meet Alka Joshi: New York Times Bestselling Author
02-10-2022: Join Us for a New Equity Through Art Event

January 2022

01-27-2022: Meditating for Wellness
01-13-2022: Finding Community in Book Clubs

December 2021

12-30-2021: Celebrating 2021's Achievements
12-16-2021: San Mateo County Libraries Named a 5-Star Library
12-02-2021: Inspiring Early Readers

November 2021

11-18-2021: Time to Give Thanks and Reflect
11-04-2021: In-Person STEAM Events are Back!

October 2021

10-21-2021: Our Book-A-Bike Service is Expanding!
10-07-2021: Welcome to the New Brisbane Library!

September 2021

09-23-2021: Enjoy a Storytime Outdoors
09-09-2021: Our Voting Resources Can Help You Vote

August 2021

08-26-2021: Mental Health Through Meditation and Verse
08-12-2021: Change a Life as an Adult Literacy Tutor

July 2021

07-29-2021: Expanded Library Services and Hours Coming August 2!
07-15-2021: Still Time For Summer Learning!
07-01-2021: Summer Fun With Author Taylor Jenkins Reid!, opens a new window

June 2021

06-17-2021: Families Create, Summer Learning, and Beyond!
06-03-2021: Pride Month at the Library, opens a new window

May 2021

05-20-2021: Summer Learning Challenge, June 1st Curbside and Express Service Updates, opens a new window
05-03-2021: Mental Health Month, Superfest, and Author Events

April 2021

04-29-2021: Meet Fonda Lee and Participate in a Community Conversation, opens a new window
04-22-2021: Exciting Author Events and Express Service Essentials
04-15-2021: Get Ready for Express Service, Author Visits, and More from San Mateo County Libraries
04-08-2021: Welcome Back! Announcing In-Library Express Service, opens a new window
04-01-2021: Celebrating the Power of Poetry, opens a new window

March 2021

03-25-2021: Visit Our eBook Stops Around the County, opens a new window
03-19-2021: Continuing the Work for Social Justice, opens a new window
03-11-2021: Journey Into the Dark Web of Hate With Author Talia Lavin, opens a new window
03-04-2021: Explore The Color of Law With Richard Rothstein, opens a new window

February 2021

02-25-2021: Welcome North Fair Oaks Library to the San Mateo County Libraries Family, opens a new window
02-18-2021: Get Crafting With Book Arts Roadshow, opens a new window
02-11-2021: "Tender" Film Screening and Q&A With Director Daryl B. Jones, opens a new window
02-04-2021: Author Talks, eMagazines, Sourdough and More to Explore, opens a new window

January 2021

01-28-2021: Celebrate Black History Month With San Mateo County Libraries
01-21-2021: Meet the Author Behind Babymouse This Sunday
01-14-2021: Discover the Art of Collages With Shawn Harris and Mac Barnett
01-07-2021: Explore San Francisco's Chinatown at Our Next Author Talk

December 2020

12-30-2020: Personalized Technology Help is One Click Away With San Mateo County Libraries
12-23-2020: Just in Time for Holiday Reading, Meet Our New eBook App SimplyE
12-17-2020: Let's Take the Winter Challenge!
12-10-2020: Just in Time for the Holidays — Free Virtual Meeting Spaces!
12-03-2020: Get Ready for the Winter Challenge!

November 2020

11-25-2020: Author Talk With Painter-Poet Obi Kaufmann
11-19-2020: Be A Maker With 3D Printing at San Mateo County Libraries
11-12-2020: Support At-Home Learning With New eResources
11-05-2020: Igniting Discovery in Your Virtual Classrooms

October 2020

10-29-2020: Voter Resources, Festive Events, and Exciting News from Your Library
10-22-2020: Curbside Services: Walk-up & Appointment
10-15-2020: Proud Moments and Exceptional Achievements With San Mateo County Libraries
10-08-2020: Meet Author Alex Gino With One Book • One County
10-01-2020: Print Anywhere With San Mateo County Libraries

September 2020

09-23-2020:Election 2020: A Non-Partisan Voter Resource from San Mateo County Libraries
09-17-2020: Author Talk Event: Uncover Implicit Bias With Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt
09-10-2020: Get Calm With San Mateo County Libraries
09-03-2020: Explore New Hobbies With San Mateo County Libraries

August 2020

08-28-2020: Discover Local Authors and Stories with Between the Lines
08-21-2020: Celebrate Women's Equality Day
08-13-2020: Author Talk With Dr. Ellen Carol DuBois
08-06-2020: Let's See Those Reading Logs! Last Month for the Summer Learning Challenge

July 2020

07-30-2020: Immerse Yourself in a New Language, Book Clubs, and Showcases
07-23-2020: Explore Our Job and Career Resource Webpage
07-16-2020: Curbside Pickup Isn't JUST Limited to Cars
07-09-2020: Curbside Pickup Hours Are Expanding
07-02-2020: Leap Into July With Your Library!

June 2020

06-26-2020: High Demand for Summer Learning and Virtual Exploration
06-19-2020: Summer Learning Challenge Free Book Giveaway!
06-12-2020: Curbside Pickup
06-05-2020: We Now Offer Curbside Pickup

May 2020

05-29-2020: Suns Out, Books Out! Summer Is Almost Here
05-22-2020: New Events, Services, and Notes From Your Library
05-15-2020: Community Connection, Staff Picks & More to Explore
05-08-2020: Sending News, Services, and Love From San Mateo County Libraries
05-01-2020: There's More to Explore Online With San Mateo County Libraries

April 2020

04-24-2020: Keep Connecting and Exploring Online With San Mateo County Libraries

March 2020

03-27-2020: We're Still Here For You! Connecting and Exploring Online With San Mateo County Libraries
03-13-2020: San Mateo County Libraries Closure
03-11-2020: Message About Coronavirus and Library Services

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