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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

NEW: Virtual Storytimes & More!

Checkout our virtual resources for youth available anytime! Read More >
Visit Our eLibrary

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 >
Census 2020 - Everyone Counts

The next national census is in April 2020 and we need to count all our residents. Read More >
Pronunciator

Learn up to 80 languages for free with your library card through Pronunciator! Read More >
Ebsco Databases

Try our new research databases with access to thousands of articles including Consumer Reports! Read More >
Consumer Reports

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