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Important Coronavirus Updates: Library Closures Now in Effect

All Library branches are closed to the public and all events and room reservations have been cancelled. Please visit www.cityofsanmateo.org/coronavirus for more information.

Curbside holds pickup service is available at the Main, Hillsdale, and Marina Libraries. Due to varying staff levels and limited deliveries, the Library will need more time to fulfill holds. Please allow up to two weeks for your holds to arrive from other PLS libraries. Wait for a notification that your holds are available for pickup before making an appointment.

Overdue fees will not be incurred for items due. Checked out library items can be returned at the Main, Hillsdale, and Marina Libraries during book drop open hours.

For more information please see our library closure FAQs.

The Library will be closed on Wednesday, October 7th at the Main Library and both branches for in-service training of Library employees. The Marina and Hillsdale branches will be closed on Thursday, October 8th. There will be curbside service at the Main Library from 2:00-6:00 PM on Thursday, October 8th.

Library Impact Report 2019-2020

View our annual report highlighting programs, resources, services, and community connections during fiscal year 2019-2020. Read More >
Friends of the Library Donation Day

Got books? Bring them to the Friends of the Library Donation Day on October 3 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Read More >
Need Job Search Assistance?

Our JobSeekers service is returning October 5! Sign up for a 30 minute appointment and our volunteers will help you via Zoom with your resume, application, and more! Read More >
Curbside Holds Pickup

Anyone with a Peninsula Library System card can make an appointment to pick up requested items from the Main, Hillsdale, or Marina Libraries. Read More >
Virtual Art Exhibits

Enjoy our new virtual art exhibits from the comfort of your home! Read More >
Free Online Tutoring

Get live homework help online with your library card! Read More >
New Expanded Collection! RBdigital - Electronic Magazines

Check out our new, expanded selection of digital magazines! Choose from over 3,000 titles. Read More >
Racial Equity & Social Justice Resources

Explore resources that address racial equity and social justice. 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 >
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 >

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Library Impact Report 2019-2020

Friends of the Library Donation Day

Need Job Search Assistance?

Curbside Holds Pickup

Virtual Art Exhibits

Free Online Tutoring

New Expanded Collection! RBdigital - Electronic Magazines

Racial Equity & Social Justice Resources

Our Digital Doors are Open 24/7

Hoopla

Streaming Movies