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Drop in for genealogy assistance or email librarian@smcgs.org to make an appointment. Please provide a little detail about what assistance you need during the appointment. Main Library - 2nd floor.

Drop in for genealogy assistance or email librarian@smcgs.org to make an appointment. Please provide a little detail about what assistance you need during the appointment. Main Library - 2nd floor.
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Drop-in genealogy assistance on the second floor of San Mateo Main Library; appointments can be arranged by emailing librarian@smcgs.org, for ages 18 and up.
Drop‑in genealogy assistance on the 2nd floor of San Mateo Main Library; email librarian@smcgs.org to schedule an appointment, ages 18 and up.
Drop-in genealogy assistance on the second floor of San Mateo Main Library; appointments can be arranged by emailing librarian@smcgs.org, for ages 18 and up.
Drop‑in genealogy assistance on the 2nd floor of San Mateo Main Library; email librarian@smcgs.org to schedule an appointment, ages 18 and up.
Virtual meeting with a UC Davis transfer representative to discuss transfer requirements and admissions from College of San Mateo, plus TOP webinars and undergraduate admissions events.
Virtual meeting with a UC San Diego admissions representative to discuss the UC application process and CSM‑to‑UCSD transfer courses.
Basic English Class (Laurel Room, San Mateo) — Learners practice basic words, phrases, and simple sentences.
Halloween Party in the Oak Room features a magic show, Trick‑or‑Treat parade, crafts, spooky sensory boxes, and a calming room, with stroller parking available, all ages.
Creative movement and songs accompany stories on the Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor, for ages 19 months–2.
One‑on‑one 30‑minute tech assistance in the Main Library computer lab, covering email, software, eBooks, with devices and library cards required; registration needed.
Toddler Storytime at Hillsdale Library Programming Space offers books, songs, and movement activities for children 19 months–2, with one adult per child, limited to 35 participants.
Drop-in 3D printing at Hillsdale Library lets participants print 35‑minute files from a USB collection, first‑come, first‑served, with longer jobs by appointment, for ages 5–11.