Please join us for our Romance Book Club hosted at the Hillsdale Branch Library - where love is in the air and always on the page. For November, we will discuss Much Ado About Nada by Uzma Jalaluddin. This group meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 530pm. Any questions or want to be a part of our book polls? Email Melissa Haas - mhaas@cityofsanmateo.org or Elspeth McKee - emckee@cityofsanmateo.org. Our Booklist for 2026 Possible Future Picks
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Romance Book Club meets at Hillsdale Library Programming Space to discuss Ann Aguirre’s *I Think I Am in Love With An Alien*.
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.
Genealogy reference assistance available on the Main Library’s second floor; drop in or email librarian@smcgs.org to schedule a session.
Basic English Class (Laurel Room, San Mateo) — Learners practice basic words, phrases, and simple sentences.
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.
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.
