In observance of Labor Day, San Mateo County Libraries and Customer Care will be closed on Sunday, September 6, and Monday, September 7.

The rumors are true: our libraries will have limited-edition Laufey library cards beginning on Sunday, August 23! 🐇 Visit smcl.org/laufey for more info. ✨ #laufey #laufeybookclub #averylaufeyday

We're excited to welcome Susanna Kwan to Millbrae Library on Wednesday, August 26, at 6:30 PM, to discuss her book Awake in the Floating City. See you there! smcl.org/blogs/post/meet-sus…

You're invited to Indie Author Fest 2026! 📚 🖊️ Bay Area Writers: Time to shine! Table spaces are limited. Apply now to showcase your self-published books and enrich our local literary scene. smcl.org/blogs/post/come-and…

This Friday, August 7, join us at Atherton Library from 3-4 PM for an author talk with James Wang. If you're curious about how AI works or wondering how it may affect your life, this talk is for you. smcl.org/blogs/post/meet-jam…

We had such a lovely time hosting this 55+ field trip to CuriOdyssey. Our group walked along waterfront trails, learned about local wildlife and relaxed underneath redwood trees. 🌲 Give us a call at 1-833-937-7625 to learn about joining our next 55+ field trip. 🦉

Build confidence. Develop new skills. Achieve your goals. Explore upcoming events, online resources and 1:1 tutoring through San Mateo County Libraries to support your lifelong learning journey. 🏅 Learn more: smcl.org/blogs/post/start-yo…

Did You Know? 🔎 Youth in grades K-5 can practice their reading skills at the library through games and activities with our summer high school interns. Drop into a Summer Reading Buddies session today! 📓 smcl.org/readingbuddies

Happy Disability Pride Month! Learn more about disability rights with our selected picks for all ages this month. 💙 View our reading recommendations: smcl.org/explore/?post-type=…

Let's take a selfie! 📸 Visit smcl.org/events to capture your next photo-worthy moment at the library. 🎯

Summer Adventure prizes are here! 🎉 Have you completed 10 challenges on your 2026 Summer Adventure log? Stop by one of our libraries to choose from kids' binoculars, a rainbow kite or a special-edition library tote bag. 🪁 Bring your completed log to the library today! 🌞

Can't get enough soccer? Kick back with these TV shows and movies available for free at the library! ⚽️ smcl.org/soccer-list

POV: You attend a rainbow baby rave at the library. 🌈 ✨ Missed the party? No problem. We have two more baby raves coming up on July 19 at our Foster City and Millbrae libraries! 🪩 smcl.bibliocommons.com/v2/ev…

These four-legged friends are returning to our libraries! 🤠 Join us at Belmont Library and East Palo Alto Library later this month for an unforgettable storytime for animal lovers of all ages. 🐴 smcl.bibliocommons.com/v2/ev…

You're invited to join us for our Disability Pride Month programming! 💙 For more details, visit smcl.org/disabilitypride

The wild, rambunctious wrestling storytellers of Lucha Libro are coming back for another brawl in the library! 🥊 Don't miss this heartstopping show coming soon to our Foster City, Millbrae and Brisbane libraries. Visit smcl.org/events for more details. 💥

Thank you to disability advocate Nicole Adler for joining us this morning at San Carlos Library! Her book, "With Love As Her Compass" is available for checkout at San Mateo County Libraries. 📖 For more Disability Pride Month programming, visit smcl.org/disabilitypride

Get your grill on! If you need some inspiration for the perfect summer BBQ, checkout one of these delicious cookbooks. 🔥 smcl.org/bbq

In observance of Independence Day, San Mateo County Libraries will be closed and Customer Care will not be available on Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5.

We had some incredible visitors stop by our Pacifica Sharp Park Library this week! 🦔 Want to join in on the fun? Find more animal encounters coming to our libraries at smcl.org/wildout 🐾