Curbside Holds Pickup

Our curbside pickup service offers a contactless and convenient way to obtain books and other materials. Access to our library buildings remain closed to the public.

How does curbside pickup work?

1. Place holds on the items you want in the library catalog. &a...

Samaritan House Holiday Drive

Samaritan House will spread cheer this year at a safe drive-through gift card distribution in early December.  Help them reach their goal of gifting 2,000 gift cards for children in need.  Deadline is November 24.

Samaritan House Holiday ...

Citizenship Webinars

USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) will be holding free public webinars presented a by local USCIS Representative.  Topics include "How to Become a US Citizen" and "Petitioning for Relatives and Permanent Re...

Need Job Search Assistance?

Need job search assistance?  Get help with resumes, interviews, applications, and more!  Sign up for a 30 minute appointment and a trained volunteer will meet with you online via Zoom.  Appointments are available weekdays four d...

Virtual Art Exhibits

Even though the Main Library is closed, you can enjoy our rotating art exhibits by local artists virtually!  The following exhibits will be available online from November 2 - December 31, 2020.

Jennifer MineerPhotographsView the Exhibit

Sunai Raill...

Book Bundles For Kids!

Choose from one of eight different topics:

• ABC’s & 123’s/Colors
• Animals
• Board Books
• Diverse Voices
• Fantasy
• Funny
• Graphic Novels
• Things That Go

What is a Book Bundle?  A Book Bundle is a set of 4 books on the same topic or theme, and may include Fictio...

Blind Book Bundles for Teens

Fill out a questionnaire and library staff will curate 3 books that match your reading interests.  For students in the 8th – 12th grade only.

Free Online Tutoring

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

RBdigital - Electronic Magazines

With RBdigital you can read and download your favorite magazines anytime, anywhere with your library card.  Select from over 3,000 titles in 15 languages!  Check out as many magazines as you want—there are never any holds or due dates. O...

Racial Equity & Social Justice Resources

The San Mateo Public Library stands against racism and injustice.   We are committed to providing educational and informative materials on issues that affect our community.  Below is a list of resources addressing the important issues of...

Our Digital Doors are Open 24/7

With your library card, you can access digital books, music, movies, magazines, newspapers, homework help, and more.  Below are a few of our digital resources.  For a full list of all of our resources, view our eLibrary resources page.

E-...

Hoopla

Thousands of movies, TV shows, music albums and audiobooks to borrow for instant streaming or temporary downloading to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with your library card.

Streaming Movies

Enjoy more than 30,000 independent, international, classic, or documentary films through Kanopy.   Create an account, download the app, and watch them on your smartphone, tablet, PC or smart TV.  You may view 10 movies per month; the loa...