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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. Please visit www.cityofsanmateo.org/coronavirus for more information.

Checked out library items can be returned at the Main Library using the manual book drop during these hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM-5:55 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. No one will be fined during this closure. Curbside holds pickup service is available at the Main Library. 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. For more information please see our library closure FAQs.

Summer Fair

Missing the county fair this year? Then join us for our inaugural virtual Summer Fair for Teens and Adults! Read More >
Curbside Holds Pickup

Anyone with a Peninsula Library System card can make an appointment to pick up requested items (including new holds) from the Main Library located at 55 W. Third Avenue. Read More >
Summer Learning Challenge

Read this summer and perform activities to earn prizes! Read More >
Book Bundles For Kids!

Pick up a book bundle for kids through our Curbside Holds Pickup service! Read More >
Virtual Art Exhibits

Enjoy our new virtual art exhibits from the comfort of your home! Read More >
Racial Equity & Social Justice Resources

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

Important Coronavirus Updates: Library Closures Now in Effect

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Summer Fair

Curbside Holds Pickup

Summer Learning Challenge

Book Bundles For Kids!

Virtual Art Exhibits

Racial Equity & Social Justice Resources

New Expanded Collection! RBdigital - Electronic Magazines

Our Digital Doors are Open 24/7

Hoopla

Streaming Movies