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Katie Woods
San Mateo County Libraries
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SAN MATEO, CA — San Mateo County Libraries is partnering with the San Francisco Giants for Library Night on Monday, April 7.
In honor of the Giants’ first-ever Library Night, San Mateo County Libraries has been invited to co-host along with other Bay Area libraries, a free, pre-game community festival open to the public. The festival will feature our Makermobile and Reading Garden at the new China Basin Park next to Oracle Park.
The celebration of libraries will continue at the game as the Giants play the Cincinnati Reds.
“Libraries and baseball are both cherished American institutions,” Anne-Marie Despain, Director of San Mateo County Libraries, said. “We can’t wait to come together and celebrate both with a free community festival and SF Giants game night.”
Special game tickets are available in advance to support the libraries. Five dollars from every special ticket sold will benefit the Foundation for San Mateo County Libraries to help fund library programming throughout the County.
What: Library Night at the Giants Game + Pre-Game Community Festival
Before the game, join us in San Francisco’s new China Basin Park to check out our Makermobile and Reading Garden.
We’ll have:
- New limited-edition SF Giants-branded library cards
- Baseball-themed library giveaways
- eBook Stop with digital books to borrow
- Maker demos with our 3D printers
- Food, music and more!
No tickets are needed to join us at the community festival. This is a free, public event.
When:
- Monday, April 7
- 4:30 PM Pre-Game Community Festival
- 6:45 PM Giants Game
Where:
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Pre-Game Community Festival China Basin Park 1 China Basin Park San Francisco, CA 94107 |
SF Giants Game Oracle Park 24 Willie Mays Plaza San Francisco, CA 94107 |
On April 7, San Mateo County Libraries will be stationed with fellow Bay Area libraries inside Oracle Park in the Giants Community Clubhouse, offering library card sign-ups and connecting with attendees during the game. The libraries will also be featured in a special Community Spotlight in a PSA on the big screen.
“We’re excited to partner with the SF Giants to celebrate Library Night and highlight the important work of our local libraries,” Caiti Busch, Board Chair of the Foundation for San Mateo County Libraries, said. “Having a portion of the ticket sales benefit San Mateo County Libraries will directly support library programs and ensure that our libraries can continue to provide invaluable services to the public.”
Eligible residents and current San Mateo County Libraries cardholders can score a new San Francisco Giants-themed library card ahead of the event while supplies last by visiting any of our 13 community libraries.
About San Mateo County Libraries
San Mateo County Libraries is a Joint Powers Authority that operates libraries in the communities of Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, North Fair Oaks, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos and Woodside. San Mateo County Libraries ignite growth through transformative experiences. Visit smcl.org for information about our community libraries, extensive digital and physical collections, innovative services, and numerous online resources and virtual programs and events.
About the Foundation for San Mateo County Libraries
The Foundation for San Mateo County Libraries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created to support the work of San Mateo County Libraries. Visit investinsmcl.org for more information.
Its mission is: “To enhance awareness of San Mateo County Libraries and expand equitable access to its services. To build resources that strengthen San Mateo County Libraries and deepen connections to its community.”
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