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We are so thrilled to welcome Mychal Threets, literacy ambassador and host of Reading Rainbow, for two very special storytimes at San Mateo County Libraries! 🌈 For more info, visit smcl.org/blogs/post/mee…

Don't miss the Small Press Comics Expo, as part of Peninsula Libraries Comic Arts Fest, on Saturday, April 4, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM! 📚 Learn more at smcl.org/comicartsfest #PLCAF2026

A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Bay Area through this Friday, March 20—but you can stay cool with San Mateo County Libraries! 🌡️ Our air conditioned libraries are the perfect places to stay comfortable during rising temperatures. Learn more: smcgov.org/dem/extreme-he…

Library Day with the San Francisco Giants is back! ⚾ Join us on Sunday, April 26, for a day where the love of reading meets the love of baseball. 🧡 Learn more: smcl.org/sfgiants

Art awaits you at the library! Join us for in-person and virtual art talks, borrow books about your favorite artwork or reserve a free museum pass with Discover & Go. 🎨 Find more info: smcl.org/blogs/post/san…

This Thursday, join us for a virtual author talk with the chefs behind The Lion Dance Cafe, C‑Y Chia and Shane Stanbridge. 🍜 Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 5, at 6:00 PM and be sure to register in advance to receive your Zoom link. smcl.org/blogs/post/mee…

Today is YANovCon at Belmont Library! ✨ Join us for a teen writing workshop, discussion panels and a Q&A session featuring your favorite YA authors. This event is free to the community, no registration required. smcl.org/yanovcon/

Thirty years ago, the very first Pokémon game was released! 👾 Celebrate Pokémon Day with us by booking an appointment to 3D print your favorite Pokémon, or explore our collection of Pokémon books and video games. You can catch 'em all at the library!

UPDATE: The systemwide network outage has been resolved, and internet access has been restored at all 13 libraries. Thank you for your patience as we work to bring services fully back online.

San Mateo County Libraries is currently experiencing a systemwide network outage, affecting internet access at all 13 of our libraries today, Tuesday, February 24. We are currently working to resolve this issue. Thank you for your patience.

Roses are red, violets are blue, our libraries wouldn't be the same without you! 💙 Do you have some library love to share this Valentine's Day? Call our Library Lovers voicemail box to leave us a message! 💌 English: 650-549-7971 Spanish: 650-549-7924 Chinese: 650-549-7978

San Mateo County Libraries is excited to introduce our Maker in Residence program. We are searching for local makers to teach, inspire and spark hands-on STEAM learning across San Mateo County. Applications are open until Wednesday, March 4, 2026. smcl.org/blogs/post/cal…

In observance of Presidents' Day, San Mateo County Libraries will be closed and Customer Care will not be available on Sunday, February 15, and Monday, February 16.

📞 Our Library Lovers voicemail box is now open! For English messages, call 650-549-7971 For Spanish messages, call 650-549-7924 For Chinese messages, call 650-549-7978 We're looking forward to seeing all your valentines! 💌

Celebrate Library Lovers Month with us! 💙 Reflect on the impact of libraries, spread love in our community and enjoy special Valentine's Day events. Share your library love by creating valentines at our libraries, or call us to leave a message in our voicemail box. ⬇️

Whatever you're searching for, San Mateo County Libraries can help you find it. 👀🔎

Millbrae Library will reopen with regular hours on Saturday, January 23. Thank you for your patience. We look forward to seeing you! smcl.org/locations/1M/

1/23/26 UPDATE: Millbrae Library will remain closed all day Friday, January 23, due to ongoing emergency electrical work. We apologize for the inconvenience. For the most up-to-date information regarding this library closure, please visit smcl.org

UPDATE: Millbrae Library will remain closed through Friday, January 23, at 1:00 PM due to ongoing emergency electrical work. For the most up-to-date information regarding this library closure, please visit smcl.org

Have something in need of fixing? Stop by our Fix-It Clinic! 🔧 Participants of all ages are welcome to bring their broken electronics, bikes and more to our Fix-It Clinics. Find a Fix-It Clinic happening near you: smcl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=fi…