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Youth & Families
Explore resources, activities, author events and more for kids, teens, and families from the comfort of your home.
Pride 2026 Teen Picks
Whether you want world-defying romance, haunted handbags or characters who stand up to power, read along with pride, joy and unity.
Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month
Learn about Jewish heritage through these inspiring reads for children and adults.
Juneteenth 2026 Picks
Discover Juneteenth's history, traditions and spirit of community with these 19 books for the whole family.
Pride 2026 Teen Picks
Whether you want world-defying romance, haunted handbags or characters who stand up to power, read along with pride, joy and unity.
Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month
Learn about Jewish heritage through these inspiring reads for children and adults.
Juneteenth 2026 Picks
Discover Juneteenth's history, traditions and spirit of community with these 19 books for the whole family.
Adults & Seniors
Discover new ways to stay connected with your favorite authors and musicians, or learn a new language or fun hobby.
Pride 2026 Adult Picks
New beginnings, found family and page-turning stakes pack the pages of these new and rediscovered titles featuring LGBTQ+ themes.
Join Our Upcoming Nature Hikes
We're heading into the great outdoors! Enjoy stunning parks and wildlife courtesy of our monthly hike series with San Mateo County Parks.
Recipes for Your Next Grill Out
Make the most out of grilling season with these mouthwatering BBQ cookbooks, fit for meat eaters and veggie lovers alike.
Pride 2026 Adult Picks
New beginnings, found family and page-turning stakes pack the pages of these new and rediscovered titles featuring LGBTQ+ themes.
Join Our Upcoming Nature Hikes
We're heading into the great outdoors! Enjoy stunning parks and wildlife courtesy of our monthly hike series with San Mateo County Parks.
Recipes for Your Next Grill Out
Make the most out of grilling season with these mouthwatering BBQ cookbooks, fit for meat eaters and veggie lovers alike.
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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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