Love our San Mateo City libraries? Apply to serve on the Library Board! Two positions are currently open to registered voters who want to help influence how our San Mateo Library serves the community. Learn more & apply by Friday Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.
We need your input as we transition to district-based elections for the San Mateo City Council. Share your input online or join an upcoming in-person workshop or virtual public hearing. You can help influence who represents you on City Council!
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.
The San Mateo Police Department has launched a data transparency web page to include policing data, traffic collision information, and the existing crime map. Users can also request publi...
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!
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...
What can we do about the high cost of housing? How can we create housing that is more affordable while ensuring San Mateo is a great place to live? Share your feedback on our Housing Element! Take a quick survey or join a virtual workshop on Nov. 2, 2021
After a robust community outreach initiative, the City Council selected Map 3b as San Mateo's new district elections map. Council will discuss election sequencing and vote on an ordinance adopting the map during a Nov. 1 virtual public hearing.
San Mateo has reached a settlement agreement with a Bay Area housing advocacy group that sued the City over its denial of a 10-unit market-rate housing project, which prompted questions over the constitutionality of the Housing Accountability Act.
The health officers in nine Bay Area counties announced on Oct. 7, 2021 new criteria for when they will lift requirements for vaccinated people to wear face coverings indoors.
The counties of Alameda, Cont...
Starting Jan. 1, 2022, the hourly minimum wage will increase to $16.20 for all employees working within the City of San Mateo limits. The City of San Mateo’s hourly minimum wage applies to all businesses within city limits, regardless of size.
The following exhibits will be available at the Main Library in September and October.
Vera FainshteinPaintingsMain Library, 1st Floor Art GallerySeptember 2, 2021 - October 29, 2021Library Art GalleryArtist Reception - Sunday, September 26, 2021, 3pm, Mai...
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...
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.
What is a Book Bundle? A Book Bundle is a set of 6 books on the same topic or theme, and may include Fiction and Nonfiction titles. We can create Book Bundles for pre-readers, Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School ages.
You can reserve a Book ...