SMCL: Meet New York Times Bestselling Author Talia Hibbert

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 ...

San Mateo Co. Event Center Honored By State For COVID-19 Work

The event center has served as a hub for vital services like COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and booster shots.

Veterans, Nonprofit To Be Honored At Annual San Mateo Co. Event

The event, held by San Mateo County Veterans Commission, honors recipients for their commitment to improve the quality of life of veterans.

San Mateo County Exhibit To Honor Residents Who Died Of COVID-19

Congresswoman Jackie Speier opened a weeklong exhibit to remember San Mateo County residents who have died from COVID-19.

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Planned In San Mateo: See Details

The Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 19 will feature festive music, playful strolling characters and other entertainment.

Tell Someone In San Mateo You’re Grateful For Them

Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in San Mateo, and we’ll publish it in November.

Kid-Friendly COVID Vaccine Clinics Are Coming To San Mateo County

The clinics for children ages 5-11 will feature superheroes, a red carpet and games.

SMCL: Books For Native American Heritage Month

There are more than 500 federally-recognized Native American tribes, opens a new window. Each tribe has its own set of cultures, languag ...

SMCL: Equity Through Art: Ohlone Culture Past And Present

The Ramaytush Ohlone peoples are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula, and we tend to know little about the Indigenou ...

San Mateo On Ice Returns This Month, Featuring Several Free Days

The rink at San Mateo’s Central Park will be open Nov. 13 through Jan. 9 and features 11,000 square feet of real ice.

SMCL: Meet Hetal Vasavada, Author Of Milk & Cardamom

Drawing inspiration from her Indian-American upbringing and experience on MasterChef, Hetal Vasavada's Milk & Cardamom infuses every cul ...

Breathtaking Sunset Over San Mateo: Photo Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

Harvest Festival Returns To San Mateo After 'Renewed' Interest

The event offers American handmade arts and crafts and supports independent artists and small businesses, according to a news release.

SMCL: Book-A-Bike: Cruisin' To A Library Near You

By offering our Book-A-Bike service at more of our library locations, we look forward to offering new transformative experiences that re ...

SMCL: Meet Sarah Jaffe, Author Of Work Won't Love You Back

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 ...

Annual Poster Contest Opens In San Mateo Promoting Recycling

The winner will have their artwork displayed on local Recology trucks, and the first through third place winners will receive gift packs.

SMCL: STEAM In-Person Programming For Youth Returns To SMCL

Science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics, or STEAM for short, are a collective set of disciplines that are designated as c ...

Housing Discussion Series Kicks Off In San Mateo

Discussions will center around why housing prices are so high in the area and how San Mateo can create more affordable housing.

Halloween In San Mateo 2021: Trick-Or-Treats & Pumpkin Patches

Your fall guide to haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, festivals, Day of the Dead extravaganzas & more throughout San Mateo & Peninsula.

SMCL: LOVE THE ARTS! An Open Mic Event

We understand the great value of the arts and of creative expression in our communities, and Open Mic Nights have been an important spac ...

SMCL: San Mateo County Reads

Our 2021 theme is "Good Trouble." Transformative change requires grit, perseverance, and hope. With the non-violent principles of Martin ...

SMCL: Celebrate Ink In October

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 ...

San Mateo Pumpkin Patches May Inspire Best Halloween Costumes

Fall visits to San Mateo pumpkin fields help you score the best jack-o’-lanterns, but they may also inspire DIY costumes.

PG&E To Hold San Mateo Co. Webinar On New Power Safety Settings

PG&E has had to initiate recent power outages in high fire-risk areas around the Bay Area due to safety measures to reduce wildfire risk.

SMCL: Delve Into The Murders That Made Us

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 ...

SMCL: Equity Through Art Series Begins With The Film Tanforan And Exhibit – Silent No More: A History Of Anti-Asian Discrimination

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 ...

SMCL: Equity Through Art Series

As part of our 2021-2022 Equity Through Art series in partnership with the County of San Mateo Chief Equity Officer, these library progr ...

San Mateo Co. Firefighters Conduct Prescribed Burn: See

The burn began around 11 a.m. Friday, with smoke visible from Pescadero and Highway 1 in San Mateo County.

What Can A Fall Pumpkin Patch Visit Teach San Mateo Kids?

Kids haunt San Mateo's pumpkin patches and fields every fall to pick out the best jack-o-lanterns and to connect with nature.

SMCL: New Brisbane Library Celebration

Come check out the amazing features of the new Brisbane Library. We will have guest speakers and a full day of engaging library programs ...

SMCL: L. Annette Binder And Sandell Morse: Conversations On World War II

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 ...

Over 700 Volunteers Help Clean Up San Mateo's Shorelines

Volunteers collected 15 cubic yards of debris, 1.5 cubic yards of recycling and five pounds of cigarette butts.

SMCL: Announcing Outdoor Storytimes For Fall 2021

We are excited to welcome children back for in-person storytime. Gathering together to hear stories, sing songs, and interact with other ...

San Mateo Halloween Guide 2021: Trick-Or-Treats & Pumpkin Patches

Find fall events, haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, festivals, Day of the Dead extravaganzas & more throughout San Mateo & Peninsula.

SMCL: Great Reads For Back To School

As children return to school, we know you may be looking for some great, grade-level reading. We've put together book lists to help you ...

Pumpkin Festival In Half Moon Bay Canceled For Second Year In Row

Half Moon Bay's city council voted unanimously on Tuesday night to deny the special event permit to the festival organizers.

SMCL: Creating A Sense Of Belonging For All

What comes to mind when you hear the word immigrant? Do you think of refugees? Do you think of a neighbor or a friend? Do you think of A ...

San Mateo Seeks Donations For Fallen Heroes Memorial

The memorial seeks to serve as a place for San Mateo residents to remember those who gave their lives on behalf of their country.

SMCL: Author: Carolina De Robertis In Conversation, The President And The Frog

Beginning Monday, September 13, all San Mateo County Libraries locations will give away promotional copies of The President and the Frog ...

SMCL: Seeing Silicon Valley: Equity Through Art Series

San Mateo County Libraries welcomes Mary Beth Meehan and Fred Turner on Wednesday, September 22 at 6:00 pm as part of our 2021-2022 Equi ...