The book follows the colorful story of a child experiencing a flower by seeing its colors, smelling its fragrance and imagining a tiny w ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Register now to receive your Zoom invitation and information on how to obtain a giveaway copy of Home Baked!
The resource allows you to read eBooks or listen to Audiobooks through your web browser or your mobile device (iOS, Android, Kindle Fire).
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 ...
A couple of our favorite online resources can support you through this busy season.
Recology San Mateo County will collect trees curbside until the end of January.
The program has been such a huge success that we serve up to 100 meals a day!
We're excited to announce San Mateo County Libraries has been named a 2021 5-Star Library! The national honor comes from the professiona ...
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors set up a subcommittee during Tuesday’s meeting to study waiving vehicle fees for county parks.
Register to receive your Zoom invitation and information on how to obtain a giveaway copy of The Postmistress of Paris!
Find tree lightings, Hanukkah menorah fests, Nutcrackers, concerts, ice rinks, craft boutiques, light shows & more on Peninsula & nearby.
As children listen to text read aloud, they can follow along with their fingers pointing to the words.
One thing I frequently recommend is read-along books. SMCL has read-along books that provide full professional audio narration using an ...
The temporary library will be closed starting on Sunday, December 5, for a 2-3 month period. The new library is set to open sometime in ...
Are you looking to transition to a new career? Or perhaps looking to add some skills to your resume? Or maybe you just want to learn som ...
In Get A Life, Chloe Brown, Chloe is a chronically ill computer geek with a goal, a plan and a list. She's come up with seven directives ...
Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in Pacifica, and we’ll publish it in November.
There are more than 500 federally-recognized Native American tribes, opens a new window. Each tribe has its own set of cultures, languag ...
The Ramaytush Ohlone peoples are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula, and we tend to know little about the Indigenou ...
Drawing inspiration from her Indian-American upbringing and experience on MasterChef, Hetal Vasavada's Milk & Cardamom infuses every cul ...
By offering our Book-A-Bike service at more of our library locations, we look forward to offering new transformative experiences that re ...
San Mateo County Libraries welcomes Sarah Jaffe, author of Work Won't Love You Back, on Wednesday, November 3 at 6:30 PM. Join us as Sar ...
Science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics, or STEAM for short, are a collective set of disciplines that are designated as c ...
Your fall guide to haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, festivals, Day of the Dead extravaganzas & more near Pacifica & on Peninsula.
Our 2021 theme is "Good Trouble." Transformative change requires grit, perseverance, and hope. With the non-violent principles of Martin ...
We understand the great value of the arts and of creative expression in our communities, and Open Mic Nights have been an important spac ...
From October 4th to October 9th, you can stop by any of our San Mateo County Libraries locations to join us for Ink in October, where we ...
Fall visits to Pacifica pumpkin fields help you score the best jack-o’-lanterns, but they may also inspire DIY costumes.
We're excited to host Bob Calhoun, author of The Murders That Made Us, on Wednesday, October 20 at 7:00 PM. Discover the story of murder ...
As part of our 2021-2022 Equity Through Art series in partnership with the County of San Mateo's Chief Equity Officer, we are offering t ...
As part of our 2021-2022 Equity Through Art series in partnership with the County of San Mateo Chief Equity Officer, these library progr ...
Kids haunt Pacifica pumpkin patches and fields every fall to pick out the best jack-o-lanterns and to connect with nature.
Come check out the amazing features of the new Brisbane Library. We will have guest speakers and a full day of engaging library programs ...
San Mateo County Libraries is excited to host a conversation between L. Annette Binder and Sandell Morse on Tuesday, October 5 at 6:30 p ...
We are excited to welcome children back for in-person storytime. Gathering together to hear stories, sing songs, and interact with other ...
Find fall events, haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, festivals, Day of the Dead extravaganzas & more near Pacifica & on Peninsula.