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All About San Mateo County Libraries

Your library card gives you free access to books, resources, technology and more.

Everything at our libraries is free—with no late fees, ever.

Sign Up for a Library Card

Visit All 13 Libraries

Join Us at a Free Event

 Questions?   Get in Touch

All About San Mateo County Libraries

Your library card gives you free access to books, resources, technology and more.

Everything at our libraries is free—with no late fees, ever.

Sign Up for a Library Card

Visit All 13 Libraries

Join Us at a Free Event

Questions? Get in Touch

Books, Movies & Music

lists

WiFi Hotspots

Borrow a free WiFi hotspot through San Mateo County Libraries.

Free Printing

Print for free at any San Mateo County Libraries location!

Laptops and Computers

San Mateo County Libraries has free Chromebooks available for checkout.

Tech Help

Our dedicated staff is ready to help with any technology questions you may have!

online resources

Read eBooks With Libby

Enjoy free downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks with Libby by OverDrive.

Read The New York Times Online

24-hour complimentary, unlimited access pass to the full edition of The New York Times online and eligible apps.

Watch Free Movies With Kanopy

Watch a movie or documentary for free with Kanopy—there's over 30,000 titles to choose from!

Manage Stress With the Calm App

Calm is an online service that provides guided meditations, courses, stories, music and other tools to manage stress and mental health.

Library of Things: For the Tech Lovers

From beginner to advanced techies, our Library of Things has technology you can check out and bring home!

Library of Things: For the Nature Lovers

Our Library of Things can help you reconnect with nature and immerse yourself in the beauty of the outdoors!

Library of Things: For the Fun Lovers

Having fun is easy and affordable with our Library of Things. Check out what we have available in our libraries today!

Library of Things: For the Hobby Lovers

Looking to try something new? Our Library of Things has what you need to start a new hobby!

online resources

Get a Diploma Online

We offer a fully accredited online high school diploma and career certification program through Career Online High School.

ESL & Citizenship Resources

Our services and staff at San Mateo County Libraries can help you learn English and study citizenship.

Adult Literacy Tutoring

Do you want to get better at reading and writing English? We offer free 1:1 and small group tutoring for adults.

Conversation Clubs

Practice your English skills with fluent speakers and other language learners in a small group. Open to all skill levels.

Making Sense of Reading Levels: A Basic Guide

Identifying books at the right level for your beginning reader can be confusing. Get started with our basic guide.

Recommended Reads for Kids and Teens

Check out our staff’s latest reading lists for children and teens.

Support Your Child's Education With ABC Mouse

Access award-winning online curriculum for young learners for free with San Mateo County Libraries.

Learn, Research and Play With World Book Online

World Book Online provides an interactive, gamified and trustworthy online learning experience for grades pre-K through high school.

All About San Mateo County Libraries

Your library card gives you free access to books, resources, technology and more.

Everything at our libraries is free—with no late fees, ever.

Sign Up for a

Library Card

Visit All 13

Libraries

Join us at a

Free Event

Questions?

Get in Touch

Books, Movies & Music

Tech Resources

WiFi Hotspots

Borrow a free WiFi hotspot through San Mateo County Libraries.

Free Printing

Print for free at any San Mateo County Libraries location!

online resources

Read eBooks With Libby

Enjoy free downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks with Libby by OverDrive.

Read The New York Times Online

24-hour complimentary, unlimited access pass to the full edition of The New York Times online and eligible apps.

Library of Things: For the Tech Lovers

From beginner to advanced techies, our Library of Things has technology you can check out and bring home!

Library of Things: For the Nature Lovers

Our Library of Things can help you reconnect with nature and immerse yourself in the beauty of the outdoors!

online resources

Get a Diploma Online

We offer a fully accredited online high school diploma and career certification program through Career Online High School.

ESL & Citizenship Resources

Our services and staff at San Mateo County Libraries can help you learn English and study citizenship.

Making Sense of Reading Levels: A Basic Guide

Identifying books at the right level for your beginning reader can be confusing. Get started with our basic guide.

Recommended Reads for Kids and Teens

Check out our staff’s latest reading lists for children and teens.
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