Every 3rd Thursday of every month | 4-5 PM | Laurel Room Join Teen Task Force and earn community service hours by helping at the library. Teens will be assisting library staff with various projects and planning future teen programs at the library. No commitment required. Register to get a reminder for the event. Walk-ins are welcome. This program is only for students in 8th-12th grade. Any questions? Please email Carla Avitabile: cavitabile@cityofsanmateo.org
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Bilingual English‑Spanish pajama storytime with stories, songs and rhymes at Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area, bring a stuffy and wear pajamas, for ages 2 and under.
Virtual meeting with University of Redlands academic rep to discuss admissions and transfer information from CSM to Redlands; register online.
Virtual meeting with a UCLA transfer representative to discuss transfer requirements and admissions information for College of San Mateo students, with registration links provided.
Drop‑in genealogy assistance offered on the Main Library’s second floor in San Mateo, with email appointments available at librarian@smcgs.org.
Books, songs, and movement activities fill the Oak Room storytime, limited to the first 60 participants, for ages 18 months–3 years.
Boulder Book Club & Craft meets at Book Bubble to discuss The Aquanaut, snack, and create a themed craft, registration required for free book, for ages 7–11.
Ancestry Library Edition workshop (San Mateo Main) — Learn to access billions of records in the 3rd‑floor computer lab, presented by the San Mateo County Genealogical Society.
One‑on‑one 30‑minute computer and eBook assistance in the 3rd‑floor Computer Lab, by appointment, every other Saturday.
Weave a potholder on a loom or craft a seasonal evergreen tree from pipe cleaners, with snacks, in the Oak Room for ages 13–19.
Afterschool Homework Club (Millbrae Library, Children’s Room) — K‑5 students work on assignments, practice reading, and receive guidance from a Homework Help Intern, ages 6–11.
Boos and Brews on B Street — Pedestrian Mall, Downtown San Mateo, B Street between 1st and 3rd Avenue.
Dedicated stitching session in the Laurel Room with fellow knitters, crocheters, and cross‑stitchers sharing project time and advice.
