Want to learn how you can take steps to live more sustainably? Check out our new Sustainability For All - Earthy Day 2023 event series! We've got lots of free educational programming for the community happening this April and May. Join us to learn more.
Switching to electric heating and cooking technologies creates safer homes and communities for generations to come. San Mateo residents are eligible for rebates for heat pump water heaters, induction cooktops, and heat pump HVAC systems.
The Spring Activity Guide and Summer Camp and Aquatics Booklet are out and registration begins soon! Browse through classes happening this spring season - and camps and swim lessons this summer!
Want to learn more about what's happening in our community? Sign up to receive the latest news on a variety of topics directly to your email inbox! You can subscribe to lists like local events, sustainability, housing policies, Council meetings and more.
Curious about new and current private development proposals here in San Mateo? Visit our What's Happening in Development web page to see applications that are making their way through the planning process and how you can get involved.
The San Mateo Public Library’s Seed Library offers free vegetable, herb, and California native flower seeds to San Mateo and Hillsborough residents. Visit the seed cabinet on the 2nd floor at the Main Library to choose some seeds to plant in you...
The Art Exhibit Selection Committee is accepting submissions of 2D and 3D art for exhibitor bookings in 2024 and 2025. The Committee seeks art that represents the diversity of our community and varied artistic styles and mediums. Appli...
The following exhibits will be available at the Main Library in May and June.
Catherine DellorBotanical ArtMain Library, 1st Floor Art GalleryApril 28, 2023 - June 29, 2023Library Art GalleryRose HaganGlass ArtMain Library, 2nd Floor Display CaseMay 9, 202...
We are delighted to introduce the FY 2021-2022 Impact Report. This report highlights our journey returning to a new-normal and restoring the bulk of our regular library services. We hope you will enjoy reading it!Impact Report 2021-2022
3 Bees Café has reopened in the library! Visit the 3rd floor café to enjoy a variety of coffees, teas, and delicious snacks. The café is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, and Friday-Sunday from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.
With your library card you can borrow a California State Libraries Park Pass! Place a hold with your library card through the catalog or drop by any San Mateo Public Library and ask the Accounts Desk if there is a Quick Pick pass available to bo...
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 Mondays, 10 AM - 12 PM Tuesdays, 10 AM - 12 PM; Wednesdays 11 AM ...
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...
Get unlimited, live homework help with your San Mateo Public Library card. Tutors are available 1pm-10pm daily.