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Posted on: September 12, 2023

San Mateo County Parks Passes

San Mateo County Park Passes

San Mateo County Park passes are now available for a three-week checkout. The pass waives the vehicle entry fee, allowing you and a carful of friends and family into the park at no additional charge. Check the library catalog to check availabilit...

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Posted on: May 30, 2023

Seed Library

Planters with flowers

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 your garden o...

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Posted on: January 31, 2023

3 Bees Café

3 Bees Cafe

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. 

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Posted on: June 30, 2022

California State Parks Pass

State Library 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...

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Posted on: May 15, 2018

Job Seekers @ Your Library

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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 ...

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Posted on: March 2, 2021

Dial-A-Story

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...

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Posted on: May 1, 2023

Free Online Tutoring

Brainfuse

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

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