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Youth & Families
Explore resources, activities, author events and more for kids, teens, and families from the comfort of your home.
Check Out a Book Club in a Bag
We’re excited to introduce Book Club in a Bag, designed to make choosing books for your book club convenient and simple!
Catch a Good Book About the San Francisco Giants
Play ball, baseball is back! Get ready for baseball season by reading about the San Francisco Giants and more.
National Poetry Month at San Mateo County Libraries
This April, join us in celebrating National Poetry Month! We’re excited to see your creativity shine.
Check Out a Book Club in a Bag
We’re excited to introduce Book Club in a Bag, designed to make choosing books for your book club convenient and simple!
Catch a Good Book About the San Francisco Giants
Play ball, baseball is back! Get ready for baseball season by reading about the San Francisco Giants and more.
National Poetry Month at San Mateo County Libraries
This April, join us in celebrating National Poetry Month! We’re excited to see your creativity shine.
Adults & Seniors
Discover new ways to stay connected with your favorite authors and musicians, or learn a new language or fun hobby.
Learn More About Literacy Tutoring
Join us at a Volunteer Information Session to learn how you can make a lasting impact through adult literacy tutoring.
Ice Rink Romances for Fans of Heated Rivalry
These adult reads are anything but icy. Skate into thrilling romances featuring ice skaters and hockey players.
Practical Tips for Spring Cleaning
Learn how to clear clutter, preserve what matters most and create a home that feels calm and functional.
Learn More About Literacy Tutoring
Join us at a Volunteer Information Session to learn how you can make a lasting impact through adult literacy tutoring.
Ice Rink Romances for Fans of Heated Rivalry
These adult reads are anything but icy. Skate into thrilling romances featuring ice skaters and hockey players.
Practical Tips for Spring Cleaning
Learn how to clear clutter, preserve what matters most and create a home that feels calm and functional.
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.
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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