Black History Month AND Lunar New Year?! There's lots to celebrate this month. Here's a quick snapshot of some of the events we have coming up in February. For a full list of San Mateo County Libraries events in February, please visit our Events Calendar.
Black History Comes Alive 🎵
We're celebrating Black History Month with an awesome slate of programs for kids. We'll have special storytimes featuring Soul4Kidz and Andre Thierry for younger kids, and classes on portrait drawing and comic book making for older kids. View all our Black History Month events.
The Year of the Horse 🐎
Come celebrate Lunar New Year at the library with an array of great programs. Don't miss a West Coast Lion Dance performance at a location near you! Kids can sign up for a Tò He Making Workshop while adults can attend an Asian Poetry Workshop. View all our Lunar New Year events.
Create Your Own Piece of History With a Memory Box 🎁
For Black History Month, come learn about East Palo Alto's Black History from the EPA Community Archive. Create your own piece of history with a memory box activity for all ages. You are welcome to bring some of your keepsakes to put in your box, and other craft materials will be provided to decorate. Please register to reserve your spot.
Meet Taku Kondo, Author of Coastal Harvest 🐚
We're thrilled to visit the coast with local adventurer Taku Kondo, as he teaches us how to sustainably harvest your own food, master preparation techniques and make creative dishes with his book Coastal Harvest. Mark your calendar for this upcoming author event on Saturday, February 21.
Celebrate Young Adult Literature at YANovCon 2026 ✏️
Escape into fiction with us at the 11th annual YANovCon, a free, half-day convention connecting local teens and YA enthusiasts to some of today's top YA authors. For a full list of authors, panel discussions and book signings, visit YANovCon 2026.
Library Closures 📚
Please note these upcoming closures. For a complete list of closures, visit our Events Calendar.
Sunday, February 15, and Monday, February 16: All San Mateo County Libraries and Customer Care are closed for Presidents' Day.
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