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Youth & Families

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

Kids Books for Black History Month

Celebrate and learn more about Black history with these books for children and families.

You're Invited to Young Adult Novelist Convention 2026

Connect with authors, join exciting panels, attend book signings and more at YANovCon 2026 on Saturday, February 28, at 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.

Access Financial Data With Value Line Online

With Value Line, you can make stronger financial decisions using detailed analysis and data on stocks and mutual funds.

Adult Books for Black History Month

Explore new reads that highlight prominent Black figures and fictional characters for Black History Month.

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.

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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