August 29, 2018 - October 29, 2018 @ Display Case, 2nd Floor
Local artists, Cathy Cakebread and Lorraine Crowder, present a display of various examples of handmade books. These books come from the imaginations of the artists, a unique way of telling their story in various forms--from a butterfly, to a “pencil box,” to a star. Some pieces come with a matching custom-made box. The artists sometimes start with an existing book and modify it so it may no longer look like a book, but their aim is to always convey a story. *** Display Case, 2nd Floor ***
October 15, 2018, 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM @ Laurel Room -- First Floor
A four week series of classes: Mondays, October 15, 22, 29 and November 5. For babies 4 to 18 months, with a caregiver. Learn how to use sign language to communicate with your baby. Registration required; space is limited. Register online at https://smplibrary.as.me/babysign or call (650) 522-7838. ** Laurel Room **
October 15, 2018, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Book Bubble
For children ages 0 to 5 years old. Build your child's language skills through stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English. Third Monday of every month. ** Book Bubble **
October 15, 2018, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Personal eBook help for parents and children. Each 30 minute apointment will provide one-on-one help with borrowing and downloading library eBooks and eAudiobooks to your mobile devices. Discover the variety of eResources available for FREE from the San Mateo Public Library. Please bring your library card and mobile device to your appointment. Registration is required.
October 15, 2018, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
EduSTEM workshops for 3rd - 5th graders offered on select Mondays this Fall. EduSTEm is an international organization increasing diversity in STEM through exposing youth of different backgrounds to STEM careers and opportunities. The San Mateo Public Library is partnering with the San Mateo EduSTEM Chapter to offer these workshops. Registration is required and you must attend all eight (8) sessions.
October 15, 2018, 4:00 PM - 4:55 PM @ Children's Area -- Book Bubble
Independent readers can read to a trained therapy dog. Make a friend and practice your reading. ** Children's Area -- Book Bubble **
October 15, 2018, 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM @ Oak Room, 1st Floor
Rated R. 2017. Spanish with English subtitles. Part of the Hispanic Film Festival presented by the San Mateo Public Library and the Latino Cultural Advisory Committee. ** Oak Room, 1st Floor **
October 15, 2018, 7:00 PM
October 16, 2018, 10:15 AM - 10:40 AM
Books and songs and rhymes for children 2 years old and younger, with adult. ** Marina Library **
October 16, 2018, 10:15 AM - 10:40 AM @ Children's Area -- Book Bubble
Interactive rhymes and songs, with short books, entertain infants under 12 months with a caregiver. ** Book Bubble **
October 16, 2018, 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
October 16, 2018, 11:15 AM - 11:40 AM @ Children's Area -- Book Bubble
October 16, 2018, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Oak Room, 1st Floor
The Library is co-sponsoring with the League of Women Voters of North and Central San Mateo County and the American Association of University Women an event on the pros and cons of the State ballot measures on the November ballot. A nonpartisan, easy to understand analysis of the ballot measures covering a wide array of issues including housing bonds, a water bond, repealing the gas tax, property taxes, and more. ** Oak Room, 1st Floor **
October 16, 2018, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Teen Lounge, 3rd Floor
Want to earn volunteer hours and help out the library? Join the San Mateo Public Library's Teen Task Force! Come hang out with your friends, eat snacks, and work together on a library project while earning community service credit. For ages 13-18. *** Teen Lounge, 3rd Floor ***
October 16, 2018, 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Get ready for bed with stories and action rhymes. ** Hillsdale Library **
October 17, 2018, 10:15 AM - 10:40 AM
Stories, rhymes and songs for children 3 years old and younger, with an adult. ** Hillsdale Library **
October 17, 2018, 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM @ Book Bubble
Stories and rhymes and songs for children ages 3 and 4 years old. ** Book Bubble, First Floor **
October 17, 2018, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Cedar Room, 1st Floor
Practice your conversation skills at this drop-in conversation group that is designed to give adult English language learners an opportunity to speak in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. ** Cedar Room, 1st Floor **
October 17, 2018, 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
October 17, 2018, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM @ Book Bubble
October 17, 2018, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Computer Lab, 3rd Floor
Learn how to checkout and download free eBooks from the San Mateo Public Library. Schedule a one-on-one 30 minute session by appointment between 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Bring your library card and e-device with you. Registration required.
October 17, 2018, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM @ Book Bubble
For school age children ages 4 and older -- Explore your curiosity and creativity through books and special age related activities.
October 17, 2018, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM @ San Mateo Public Library, Computer Lab, 3rd floor
5th-12th graders, join our new Girls who Code group! The Library is partnering with Girls Who Code, a national non-profit working to close the gender gap in technology. Girls learn to use computer science to make a positive impact on their community and join a group of supportive peers and role models. **Computer Lab, 3rd floor**
October 18, 2018, 10:15 AM - 10:40 AM @ Laurel Room -- First Floor
Stories, rhymes and songs for children ages 1 and 2, with an adult. ** Laurel Room **
October 18, 2018, 10:15 AM - 10:40 AM
Stories, rhymes and songs for children ages 1 and 2, with an adult. ** Book Bubble **
October 18, 2018, 11:15 AM - 11:40 AM
October 18, 2018, 3:30 PM - 5:15 PM @ Oak Room -- First Floor
Children: Enjoy the movie "Coco" on a large screen and get a chance to win a copy of the dvd. ** Oak Room**
October 18, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Oak Room, 1st Floor
California Writers Club, Peninsula Branch members will read from "Fault Zone Anthology." *** Oak Room, 1st Floor ***
October 19, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Oak Room, 1st Floor
Come and test your knowledge at our after-hours trivia competition. Teams should be 2-6 people. Don't have a team? We'll find one for you! Bring your friends, enjoy refreshments, and have a great time! Must be 21 and over to participate. You will not be admitted without registering before the event.
October 20, 2018, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
October 20, 2018, 10:30 AM - 10:55 AM @ Book Bubble
Stories, rhymes and songs for children ages 3 and younger. ** Book Bubble **
October 20, 2018, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
It’s Fall Festival time! San Mateo Parks and Recreation invites you to round up your family and friends to come out and celebrate the Fall Season with us! There will be lots of fun-filled games and activities for all ages. The Fall Festival will include inflatables, pick-a-pumpkin patch, music, children’s crafts and more. Come on by and play some carnival games and earn some prizes. Crafts for Kids | Pumpkin Patch | Music | Food Trucks | Inflatables | And Much More! Save the date for Saturday, October 20th from 11am-2pm at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Park located at 725 Monte Diablo Ave, San Mateo. Follow us on: (facebook and instagram @smparksandrec)
October 20, 2018, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Patio outside the Children's Room, 1st Floor
Make your own fizzy bath bombs! Supplies and instruction provided. You can make up to 3 bath bombs and should be prepared to help with clean up. For 7th - 12th graders. Space is limited, please sign up. ** Patio outside the Children's Room on the 1st Floor **
October 20, 2018, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Oak Room, 1st Floor
Join us for a moderated panel discussion featuring a diverse group of local political experts. The focus will be on race and politics and its impacts on today's society and the local Bay Area Community. Presented by the African American Library Committee and the African American Community Health Advisory Committee. *** Oak Room, 1st Floor ***