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Important Coronavirus Updates

Open hours have been expanded. Additional seating and the small study rooms at the Main Library are available for use. Computer use has been extended to three hours with a library card. Face coverings are required at all times. Our open hours are below:

	Main Library	Hillsdale Library	Marina Library
Monday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM	11:00 AM - 5:00 PM	1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM	1:00 PM - 6:00 PM	11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM	11:00 AM - 5:00 PM	11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM	11:00 AM - 5:00 PM	11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM	12:00 PM - 5:00 PM	12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM	1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday	1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Closed	Closed

Overdue fees will not be incurred for items due. Checked out library items can be returned at the Main, Hillsdale, and Marina Libraries. The book drops are available to return library items. For more information please see our library COVID-19 FAQs or www.cityofsanmateo.org/coronavirus.

Art Exhibits

Visit the Main Library and view the current exhibits by local artists. Read More >
Dial-A-Story

Listen to stories & poems from your phone! Available 24/7 by calling (650) 844-8844. Read More >
Teen Art Exhibit

View art from San Mateo High School students at the Main Library this winter. Read More >
Playaway Launchpads for Kids

Borrow pre-loaded tablets with learning apps, games, and more for interactive learning and play at the Main Library with your San Mateo Public Library card! Read More >
Free Online Tutoring

Get live homework help online with your library card! Read More >

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Art Exhibits

Dial-A-Story

Teen Art Exhibit

Playaway Launchpads for Kids

Free Online Tutoring