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Youth & Families

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

Programming and Resources for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

We invite you to learn, create and celebrate for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Enter 2026 YANovCon’s Short Story Contest!

Submit your story to the 2026 YANovCon Short Story Contest by January 23 and join us for YANovCon on February 28 at the Belmont Library!

Explore Electronics and Coding at Our Arduino Workshops

Have you ever had an idea for a device or project you simply can't find in stores? Turn your ideas into reality at the library!

Adults & Seniors

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

Bring Out the Old, Ring in the New: Your 2026 Memory Mission

Preserve vintage media like VHS tapes, 8mm film, floppy disks and more with our Memory Labs.

Must Reads for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On January 19, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. Reflect on his life and message with these recommendations.

Wellness in the New Year

Cultivate greater physical, mental and emotional wellbeing with free in-person and virtual programs through San Mateo County Libraries.

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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