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Youth & Families

Explore resources, activities, author events and more for kids, teens, and families from the comfort of your home.

YA Books for Summertime

Summer sets the scene in these YA picks. Get tangled up in these stories, all summer long.

Learn About Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July is here to create awareness and cut down consumption of single use plastics in our everyday lives.

What's For Lunch? Stories of Food, Culture and Connection

If you're looking for children's books about the delicious diversity that makes each lunchbox special, this list is for you!

Adults & Seniors

Discover new ways to stay connected with your favorite authors and musicians, or learn a new language or fun hobby.

Do You Need Tech Help?

San Mateo County Libraries offers classes, resources and 1:1 assistance for all your technology needs!

Lives Between the Lines

A curated collection that weaves deeply personal narratives into broader historical and cultural landscapes.

How to SMCL: Pause Holds

In this tutorial, learn how to pause and resume your holds online.

Explore More

Explore More with our resources for teacher & students, jobs & careers, ESL, poetry, etc.

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.

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