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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.

There is an outside ballot drop box at the Marina Library. Voters can drop off ballots there any time throughout the election season until November 3rd. Ballot drop boxes are also available outside of San Mateo City Hall.

The Main Library will serve as a Vote Center from October 31st to November 3rd. During that time only, voters may vote in-person or drop off a ballot at a temporary ballot drop box near the book return.

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 >
Halloween Events

Join us for spooky storytimes, tales of horror, and more! Check out our upcoming virtual events. Read More >
Library Impact Report 2019-2020

View our annual report highlighting programs, resources, services, and community connections during fiscal year 2019-2020. Read More >
Virtual Art Exhibits

Enjoy our new virtual art exhibits from the comfort of your home! Read More >
Book Bundles For Kids!

Pick up a book bundle for kids through our Curbside Holds Pickup service! Read More >
Blind Book Bundles for Teens

Can't decide what to read next? Don't worry we'll decide for you! Read More >
Free Online Tutoring

Get live homework help online with your library card! Read More >
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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Need Job Search Assistance?

Curbside Holds Pickup

Halloween Events

Library Impact Report 2019-2020

Virtual Art Exhibits

Book Bundles For Kids!

Blind Book Bundles for Teens

Free Online Tutoring

RBdigital - Electronic Magazines

Racial Equity & Social Justice Resources

Our Digital Doors are Open 24/7

Hoopla

Streaming Movies