SMCL: Services And Hours Expansion Beginning August 2nd

Press release from San Mateo County Libraries:

Library Communications

July 22, 2021

We are celebrating the expansion of library hours and services! Beginning Monday, August 2, all 13 libraries will provide community members with increased access to library services and spaces by expanding hours. During new library open hours, we invite you to browse and check out items, pick up holds, and make use of meeting rooms and equipment. Our libraries are youth settings, so masks are still required for both vaccinated and unvaccinated patrons. The libraries will continue to monitor public health guidelines to ensure that everyone remains safe and healthy during this next phase of reopening.

These services are the next step forward in a careful and thoughtfully phased approach to reinstituting library offerings and access. Library staff has been awaiting this next step and are excited to offer more services and impactful experiences.

New Library hours:

We’re excited to welcome back our community members with increased access to library services, spaces, and expanded hours. Effective Monday, August 2, Library hours at most locations will be:

Pacifica's two libraries will have adjusted hours:

Pacifica Sharp Park Library: Monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Tuesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Thursday-Friday 10:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Saturday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PMPacifica Sanchez Library: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

In April, we began offering limited in-library services, and we are pleased to continue to expand services available to the public. 

Additionally, our libraries will continue to offer an expanding array of digital materials, online resources, and an exciting lineup of virtual programs and events for all ages.  

Do you still prefer a curbside, convenient experience? Curbside services will be offered during library open hours but may look a little different (stay tuned for more exciting details to come). You can continue to get in touch with our friendly and helpful Customer Care team and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on our program offerings, online resources, and important news about our services. 

This press release was produced by San Mateo County Libraries. The views expressed here are the author’s own.