🌱 Patch AM: Sanctuary Task Force and 11 more events

Also, don’t miss Belmont Greek Festival and Take N Bake on the Foster City Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Sanctuary Task Force and 11 more events

Happening soon: Belmont Greek Festival and Take N Bake on the Foster City Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Belmont Greek Festival and Take N Bake and 11 more events

Make time for Free Family Dance Open House: Free Demo Classes, Free Food, Face Painting & More! on the Foster City Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Belmont Greek Festival and Take N Bake and 11 more events

Coming up on the Foster City Patch calendar: 2nd Annual Waves & Watts EcoFest

🌱 Patch AM: Free Family Dance Open House: Free Demo Classes, Free Food, Face Painting & More! and 11 more events

And check out Ren Geisick Brings Jazz, Americana, Country, Blues, and Soul to AutoVino Wine Garden on the Foster City Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Free Family Dance Open House: Free Demo Classes, Free Food, Face Painting & More! and 11 more events

Make time for Ren Geisick Brings Jazz, Americana, Country, Blues, and Soul to AutoVino Wine Garden on the Foster City Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Free Family Dance Open House: Free Demo Classes, Free Food, Face Painting & More! and 11 more events

Make time for 2nd Annual Waves & Watts EcoFest on the Foster City Patch calendar

Whiskies of the World Festival Coming to Half Moon Bay

The internationally recognized whisky tasting event will make its Half Moon Bay debut, bringing premium pours to a scenic coastal setting.

Heritage Fire Brings Live-Fire Flavor to the San Francisco Peninsula

Top chefs, bold bites and Napa Valley wines come together at Coyote Point on July 26 for an all-inclusive culinary experience.

San Mateo County Fair May 30 – June 8, 2025!

The Fair is Back!

Foster City Lagoon To Be Raised 8 Inches Next Week

In the summer, levels are raised to accommodate recreational uses of the lagoon waterway.

Start 2025 With Quadrantids Meteors Over Foster City

The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs — explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.

Longevity Breakthroughs to Help You Live Longer

The Livelong Newsletter provides tips to help you extend your life, improve your health, and grow your happiness.

Lavender Bush Attracts Hummingbird: Photo Of The Day

If you are hoping to draw more hummingbirds and other pollinators to your yard, perhaps plant lavender.

Annual CA Girls State Brunch

American Legion Auxiliary hosts Girls State Citizens

July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Foster City

See Patch’s guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Foster City and Peninsula cities.

Fireworks Near Me: Foster City's July 4th 2022

See where to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows, parades and other events in and around Foster City, the Peninsula & South Bay.

July 4th Fireworks 2022 In Foster City

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Foster City & the Peninsula.

Easter Event Guide 2022: Near Foster City & Peninsula

Find egg hunts, bunny brunches, spring festivals & more near Foster City and throughout Peninsula.

SMCL: March Take & Make: Watch It Grow!

Spring is upon us, and now is the time for seeds, bulbs and flowers to blossom! This month our theme for the Take & Make kits for kids i ...

SMCL: FREE COVID-19 Test Kits Available At Our Libraries

The County of San Mateo is providing these at-home kits for families in need for their use during the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing reco ...

SMCL: Newsworthy Online Resources To Keep You Informed

Keeping up with current events can be a challenge. There's a lot happening in the world!

SMCL: Jazz In The Library Returns

Jazz Appreciation Month is back at San Mateo County Libraries!

SMCL: San Mateo County Libraries Celebrates 7-Day-A-Week Service

We are delighted to announce an expansion of hours beginning Sunday, March 6, 2022 with the return of 7-day-a-week service for most loca ...

SMCL: Meet Bryant Terry, Award-Winning Chef And Educator

San Mateo County Libraries welcomes Bryant Terry on Monday, March 14 at 6:30 PM. He will discuss his newest book Black Food: Stories, Ar ...

SMCL: Spotlight On World Language EResources

For further assistance, please reach out to our friendly Customer Care team.

SMCL: Access EComics With No Holds Or Wait Times

In partnership with the Peninsula Library System, opens a new window, San Mateo County Libraries' OverDrive collection now includes All ...

SMCL: Meet Alka Joshi, New York Times Bestselling Author

Register here to receive your Zoom invitation and information on how to obtain a giveaway copy of The Henna Artist!

SMCL: Remembering Author-Illustrator Ashley Bryan

We celebrate and remember Ashley Bryan for his vibrant depiction of Black life and history.

San Mateo County Libraries: Equity Through Art: The Nairobi Movement In East Palo Alto

During Black History Month, it’s particularly important to learn this local history through the stories of the leaders who built it.

SMCL: Pick Up FREE Masks & COVID-19 Test Kits At Your Library

San Mateo County Libraries will give out a limited amount of free, at-home COVID-19 test kits and face masks for pickup beginning Saturd ...

SMCL: Equity Through Art: A Conversation On The Nairobi Movement

San Mateo County has a vibrant history in East Palo Alto as a prominent hub for Black culture and activism in the Bay Area and nationall ...

SMCL: February Take And Make: Explore Architecture

See the latest announcement from San Mateo County Libraries.

SMCL: Join Us For Jazz & Friends Community Readings

In 2015, a young transgender girl's community in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, rallied behind her, opens a new window after a national anti-LG ...

SMCL: Celebrating Local Author-Illustrator Shawn Harris

The book follows the colorful story of a child experiencing a flower by seeing its colors, smelling its fragrance and imagining a tiny w ...

SMCL: For The Love Of EMagazines

All you need to get started with Libby is your device, your library card number and PIN. The Libby app is easy to use and will guide you ...

SMCL: The Latinx Experience On The North Coast – Through The Eyes Of ALAS

There is a rich Latinx history, culture, and community along the coast of San Mateo County that is often missing from the story of who S ...

SMCL: Free Practice SAT Or ACT Tests For High School Students

See the latest announcement from San Mateo County Libraries.

SMCL: Meet Alia Volz, Author Of Home Baked

Register now to receive your Zoom invitation and information on how to obtain a giveaway copy of Home Baked!

SMCL: English & Citizenship Resources / Recursos Para Aprender Inglés Y La Ciudadanía / 英語學習與美國公民入籍資源

See the latest announcement from San Mateo County Libraries.

San Mateo County Libraries: De-Stress And Dive Into A Good Book With Our Online Resources

The resource allows you to read eBooks or listen to Audiobooks through your web browser or your mobile device (iOS, Android, Kindle Fire).

SMCL: Your Top Picks Of 2021

2021 was another year full of some incredible books, and we're always excited to see what our community is reading. Are you looking for ...

SMCL: Destress Or Dive Into A Good Book With Our Online Resources

A couple of our favorite online resources can support you through this busy season.

Why and How Towne is on a Mission to “Save Main Street”

Empowering Local Stores Through E-commerce to Make It Easier Than Ever to Buy Local