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Important Coronavirus Updates: Library Closures Now in Effect

To support social distancing and due to the Shelter in Place Health Order, all Library branches are closed to the public and all events and room reservations have been cancelled. Checked out library items should be kept by patrons/ not returned during the closure. We will automatically extend checkout times for items borrowed prior to this closure. No one will be fined during this closure. Please visit www.cityofsanmateo.org/coronavirus for more information. Library Closures FAQs

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at home with our recommended resources! Read More >
Virtual Storytimes & More!

Checkout our virtual resources for youth available anytime! Read More >
Our Digital Doors are Open 24/7

Although our library buildings are closed, with your library card you can access online books, movies, magazines, and more! Read More >
RBdigital - Electronic Magazines

Discover digital editions of your favorite magazines for your tablet, smartphone, or computer. Read More >
Hoopla

Check out movies, TV shows, music albums and audiobooks with your San Mateo Public Library card. Read More >
Streaming Movies

With Kanopy you can choose from over 30,000 documentaries, classic, and indie films to stream with your San Mateo Public Library card. Read More >
Follow us on Instagram!

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Consumer Reports

Looking for consumer information? We offer access to Consumer Reports both online and in print. Read More >
Lifelong Learning With Learning Express Library

Learning Express Library provides support to students and professionals with practice exams, test preparation, skills improvement, and more. Read More >

Important Coronavirus Updates: Library Closures Now in Effect

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May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Virtual Storytimes & More!

Our Digital Doors are Open 24/7

RBdigital - Electronic Magazines

Hoopla

Streaming Movies

Follow us on Instagram!

Consumer Reports

Lifelong Learning With Learning Express Library