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Youth & Families
Explore resources, activities, author events and more for kids, teens, and families from the comfort of your home.
It's A Bunch of Hocus Pocus In The Library
Join us for some "fang-tastic" Halloween events at San Mateo County Libraries, don't forget to bring your little goblins and ghouls!
Small and Spooky: Halloween Stories for Kids
Frankenslime and fabulous vampires—these spooky stories for kids have it all!
It's A Bunch of Hocus Pocus In The Library
Join us for some "fang-tastic" Halloween events at San Mateo County Libraries, don't forget to bring your little goblins and ghouls!
Small and Spooky: Halloween Stories for Kids
Frankenslime and fabulous vampires—these spooky stories for kids have it all!
Adults & Seniors
Discover new ways to stay connected with your favorite authors and musicians, or learn a new language or fun hobby.
Spooky Season Is Here—and So Are the Halloween Classics
Frights, film and free streaming? The library strikes again. Find your favorite classic spooky films on Kanopy for free.
How Mary Shelley Influenced Generations of Stories
Mary Shelley’s monster is still alive! Frankenstein lives on in gothic classics, YA reimaginings, love stories and sci-fi today.
Thrillers and Spinechillers
Get ready for the spooky season with some chilling thrillers and horror media from the library!
Spooky Season Is Here—and So Are the Halloween Classics
Frights, film and free streaming? The library strikes again. Find your favorite classic spooky films on Kanopy for free.
How Mary Shelley Influenced Generations of Stories
Mary Shelley’s monster is still alive! Frankenstein lives on in gothic classics, YA reimaginings, love stories and sci-fi today.
Thrillers and Spinechillers
Get ready for the spooky season with some chilling thrillers and horror media from the library!
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Adult Learning Resources
San Mateo County Libraries offers free adult learning resources, including English classes, tutoring, citizenship prep & more. Start today!
Jobs & Career Resources
Browse through our resources and tools to help you in your next job search or push your education further.
Teacher & Student Resources
Collection of online resources, like online tutoring or book discussion guides, and helpful information on distance learning.
Adult Learning Resources
San Mateo County Libraries offers free adult learning resources, including English classes, tutoring, citizenship prep & more. Start today!
Jobs & Career Resources
Browse through our resources and tools to help you in your next job search or push your education further.
Teacher & Student Resources
Collection of online resources, like online tutoring or book discussion guides, and helpful information on distance learning.
Get Crafting With Creativebug
Learn how to sew, paint, crochet and more with over 5,000 online classes taught by artists and designers.
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.
Get Crafting With Creativebug
Learn how to sew, paint, crochet and more with over 5,000 online classes taught by artists and designers.
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.
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