Please join us on November 10th at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson. If you are interested in joining the Senior Book Club, please email tlaine@cityofsanmateo.org and mention you would like to join, and you will be sent the Zoom link.
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Sing, play, and read with babies in the Oak Room at San Mateo Main Library, limited to the first 60 arrivals, for ages 18 months and under.
Drop-in session in Building 9, Room 106 provides hands‑on guidance for UC, CSU, private and out‑of‑state applications; bring PIQ draft, transcripts, AP/IB results.
Virtual meeting with a Sacramento State transfer representative to discuss College of San Mateo transfer requirements and admissions information.
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.
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.
Creative movement and songs accompany stories on the Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor, for ages 19 months–2.
Monthly meetup at Coyote Point Park offers coffee, snacks, mats, optional activity, milestone discussions, and library resource info for ages 5 and under and 19 and up.
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.
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.
Therapy animals, cookie and cupcake decorating, and Move & Groove activities are available at The Learning Center for Stress-Less Week.
English language workshop improves reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the Main Library’s Laurel Room; registration required, contact Project Read, for ages 18 and up.
Cross stitch lessons with fun, colorful beginner patterns and all materials provided at Book Bubble, Main Library Children’s Area, for ages 8+ (grades 3‑5+), registration required.
