Teen Programs & Services

Main Library Teen Lounge

Teen Resources

Did you know you can?

  • stream music and movies with your library card
  • get homework help
  • come to teen events
  • volunteer

Teen Programs

Teen Chess Club

Teen Chess Club
Saturday, November 14, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Main Library, Laurel Room

Join other teenagers to learn how to play chess and participate in informal game play.  San Mateo Teen Chess Club is a for teens in the 8th - 12th grades. This is a teen only event, not open to adult or children participants or observers. This program is open to neuroatypical and neurotypical people, and people of all abilities.

Library TAG Group

Teen Advisory Group Meeting
Thursday, November 19, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Main Library, Laurel Room

Join the San Mateo Public Library’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG), a leadership opportunity for high school students in grades 9–12. TAG members help shape teen services at the library by brainstorming new programs, assisting with event/program planning and budgeting, and creating engaging book and media displays. Members will be expected to attend monthly meetings and volunteer at least twice a year for teen library events. You must be in the 9th - 12th grade. Registration is required. 
Register for the Library Teen Advisory Group Meeting

Tree

Crafting Workshop for Teens in the 8th - 12th grade
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Main Library, Oak Room

Join us for snacks and a relaxing workshop where you will have 2 craft options. Weave a potholder on a loom or make a seasonal evergreen tree out of pipe cleaners. This program is open to neuroatypical and neurotypical people, and people of all abilities. Registration is required.  
Register for the Teen Crafting Workshop

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