Our Police Department, in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department and San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department, would like to wish you and your family a safe Independence Day! COVID-19 is still a re...
We’re happy to announce additional Parks and Recreation amenities are reopening! REMEMBER – there are state and county face covering requirements, and they must be worn if you can’t m...
June 17, 2020 — With the completion of the variance process with the State of California, San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow has issued a new order to align the county with Gov. Ga...
In response to the hardships many in our community are facing due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak and the Shelter in Place Order, moratoriums have been adopted to ban ...
It’s a virtual world these days and although our doors are closed, we’re here for you virtually! We’re creating fresh content and our staff are sharing some of their favorite resources to keep you occupied while we stay home ...
Summer is here! Check out our 2020 Summer Activity Guide and see all we have to offer: Summer Camps, enrichment programs, dance & fitness classes, and more! Registration is available NOW, so register at www.SanMateoRec.org!
We've embarked on an update of San Mateo's General Plan - a comprehensive policy document that serves as the blueprint for growth in the City through 2040. Community input is vital and we encourage everyone to participate in this multi-year effort.
Participate in our Adopt-A-Drain program by taking an active role in improving your neighborhood and keeping our bay clean and free of debris.
Everyone knows trash is no good for our streets or ou...
Along with our partner agencies, we offer a variety of sustainability programs and information. Learn how to get discounts on electric vehicles, recycle, conserve water, and other ways you can help make the San Mateo community more sustainable.
The City has an enhanced interactive maps and geographical information system portal. Learn about transportation improvements, private development projects, street repaving and sweeping, crime data, flood zones, homeowners association boundaries and more!
The City of San Mateo celebrates the rich diversity among our community and stands firmly against all forms of racism, anti-immigrant sentiment, xenophobia and implicit bias. As we all reflect on recent...
We’re pleased to announce the upcoming opening of Montara, a new affordable housing development in the Bay Meadows neighborhood of San Mateo. The property is nearing completion and appl...
Starting July 1, customers who use a credit or debit card to make payments with the City of San Mateo will be subject to service fees. Companies that process credit or debit card transaction...
June 17, 2020 — The City Council adopted a $262.3 million budget for the coming Fiscal Year 202...
Our Clean Water Program is progressing to Phase 2 of the upgrade and expansion of its wastewater treatment plant on Detroit Drive. This marks a significant milestone in the five-year-long improvem...
In the our ongoing efforts to engage the public and be responsive to the community’s interests, we partnered with the independent firm True North Research to conduct a survey about...
Beginning Saturday May 16, Caltrain’s Hillsdale Station will temporarily close for up to six months as part of the 25th Avenue Grade Separation Project.
During the closure, trains will not ser...
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We are excited to launch our curbside pickup service to offer a contactless and convenient way to access books and other materials. During this time, access to our library buildings remains closed to the public.
The following pickup times are available by ...
The San Mateo Public Library stands against racism and injustice. We are committed to providing educational and informative materials on issues that affect our community. Below is a list of resources addressing the important issues of...
Even though the Main Library is closed, you can enjoy our rotating art exhibits by local artists virtually! The following exhibits will be available online from July 1 - August 31, 2020.
Richard PradenasPhotographyView the Exhibit
Yurie NakamuraJa...
Are you up for the challenge? Read and perform activities from June 1 - August 31 and earn prizes! All ages and abilities welcome! Check out our Summer Learning Challenge page for details.
With your library card, you can access digital books, music, movies, magazines, newspapers, homework help, and more. Below are a few of our digital resources. For a full list of all of our resources, view our eLibrary resources page.
With RBdigital you can read and download your favorite magazines anytime, anywhere with your library card. Select from over 120 titles in English, Chinese, and Spanish. Check out as many magazines as you want—there are never ...
Thousands of movies, TV shows, music albums and audiobooks to borrow for instant streaming or temporary downloading to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with your library card.
Enjoy more than 30,000 independent, international, classic, or documentary films through Kanopy. Create an account, download the app, and watch them on your smartphone, tablet, PC or smart TV. You may view 10 movies per month; the loa...