Art Exhibits

The following exhibits will be available at the Main Library in March and April.

Henry TranPhotographyMain Library, 1st Floor Art GalleryMarch 2, 2023 - April 23, 2023Library Art GalleryBay Area Book Artists (BABA)Book ArtsMain Library, 2nd Floor Display C...

3 Bees Café

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.&...

New Citizenship Resources

Learn about how to become a U.S. citizen and find information about the naturalization process, including requirements, test, and interview. There are online resources, printable forms, free immigration services, and USCIS Steps to Naturalization. &nb...

Adult Winter Reading

January 15 - March 31, 2023The Adult Winter Reading Challenge is back! What's on your winter reading list? Pick up a reading log at any of our three branches or print out a log. Read any book (print, audio, or eBook), fill out the log, and return...

California State Parks Pass

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...

Job Seekers @ Your Library

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 Tuesdays, 10 AM - 12 PM and Wednesdays, 11 AM - 1 PM.

Dial-A-Story

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...

Free Online Tutoring

Get unlimited, live homework help with your San Mateo Public Library card.  Tutors are available 1pm-10pm daily.