Our General Plan Update process is one of the most influential efforts you can get involved in to help shape the future of San Mateo. Learn about how you can share your input on the future of housing, transportation, public safety, land use and much more.
You can help keep San Mateo a safe place to drive, walk, bike and live. Learn about traffic safety initiatives in our City by joining our efforts to be road wise and help others around you to participate too. Check out our Safe Streets San Mateo campaign!
We are looking to fill empty positions on the following commissions: Senior Citizens Commission, Community Relations Commission, and the Sustainability & Infrastructure Commission. You must be a resident and registered voter of the City of San Mateo.
We've expanded electric vehicle charging in Downtown San Mateo! We’ve installed 13 new electric vehicle level 2 chargers in the basement level of the Main Street Parking Garage. The chargers are loc...
Our San Mateo Public Library has joined its Peninsula Library System partners and other libraries across the United States in becoming fine-free! This means you will no longer be charged fees for the late return of mos...
Learn about what's happening in the City of San Mateo by signing up for our free community eNewsletter. You'll get updates from across our organization on important topics like transit, housing, recreation programs, events, Council initiatives and more!
All submissions for the library card design contest entries will be on display in the lobby of the Main Library until June 13, 2022. A panel of judges will select two winners (first place and runner-up) in each of the following categories: Child...
The following exhibits will be available at the Main Library in May and June.
Richard Pradenas PhotographyMain Library, 1st Floor Art GalleryMay 3, 2022 - June 29, 2022Library Art GalleryYurie Nakamura Japanese Paper DollsMain L...
Hear library staff & community readers read stories and poems! Available 24/7 by calling (650) 844-8844. Escuche cuentos, historias y poemas grabados por el personal de la biblioteca y los lectores de la comunidad desde su teléfono...
Searching for work? Need help writing or reviewing your resume? Want assistance applying for a job online? Volunteers are available to help you. Open on the 2nd floor of the Main Library on Tuesday and Wednesday: 11...
Launchpads are tablets that are pre-loaded with content, designed with a simple, easy-to-use interface, and 100% secure. They don't require Wi-Fi and there is nothing to download. Learn more about Launchpads and read how they can help bridge the digital d...
Get unlimited, live homework help with your San Mateo Public Library card. Tutors are available 1pm-10pm daily.