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Important Coronavirus Updates: Library Closures Now in Effect

To support social distancing and due to the Shelter in Place Health Order, all Library branches are closed to the public and all events and room reservations have been cancelled. Checked out library items should be kept by patrons/ not returned during the closure. We will automatically extend checkout times for items borrowed prior to this closure. No one will be fined during this closure. Please visit www.cityofsanmateo.org/coronavirus for more information. Library Closures FAQs Curbside Holds Pickup Service

Curbside Holds Pickup

Anyone with a Peninsula Library System card can make an appointment to pick up requested items (including new holds) from the Main Library located at 55 W. Third Avenue. Read More >
Racial Equity & Social Justice Resources

Explore resources that address racial equity and social justice. Read More >
Virtual Art Exhibits

Enjoy our new virtual art exhibits from the comfort of your home! Read More >
Summer Learning Challenge

Read this summer and perform activities to earn prizes! Read More >
Virtual Storytimes & More!

New virtual storytimes posted daily at 11:00 AM this summer Monday - Saturday! Read More >
Our Digital Doors are Open 24/7

Although our library buildings are closed, with your library card you can access online books, movies, magazines, and more! Read More >
RBdigital - Electronic Magazines

Discover digital editions of your favorite magazines for your tablet, smartphone, or computer. Read More >
Hoopla

Check out movies, TV shows, music albums and audiobooks with your San Mateo Public Library card. Read More >
Streaming Movies

With Kanopy you can choose from over 30,000 documentaries, classic, and indie films to stream with your San Mateo Public Library card. Read More >

Important Coronavirus Updates: Library Closures Now in Effect

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Curbside Holds Pickup

Racial Equity & Social Justice Resources

Virtual Art Exhibits

Summer Learning Challenge

Virtual Storytimes & More!

Our Digital Doors are Open 24/7

RBdigital - Electronic Magazines

Hoopla

Streaming Movies