Support the San Mateo Library

Welcome to the San Mateo Public Library Foundation!

We are dedicated to raising both private and public funds to help support the dynamic, diverse and educational programs and services our Library has to offer.

Please explore our website and learn about what we do and how you can help us support the San Mateo Public Library.

News & Events

Friends of the Library
Book Store Open at Library

Whenever library is open

Stop by the Friends of the Library book store in the library lobby to find gently used books for adults and children at great prices.

2nd Annual Author's Gala

Saturday May 4, 2013
at the San Mateo Public Library

Featuring Julie Powell, author of Julie and Julia.
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Author's Gala - May 4, 2013

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2nd Annual Author's Gala featuring Julie Powell, author of Julie & Julia

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Raffle Tickets on Sale Now!

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Grand Prize
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso designed Sterling Silver Necklace, Earring, Bracelet & Ring

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Library Programs Make a Difference!
Youth Literacy Clinic

Youth Literacy Clinic

San Mateo Public Library partners with golfers to keep 'youth on course' for success.

Read to a Dog Program at the San Mateo Public Library

Read to a Dog

program is a collaboration with the Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA and wildly popular with children.

Job Seekers Program at the San Mateo Public Library

Job Seekers

get volunteer guidance on job research, resumes and online job applications.

Free Computer and Internet Access at the San Mateo Public Library

Free Computer & Internet Access

is the gateway to information and staying connected to family, friends and world events.

Cultural Events at the Library celebrate the rich diversity of our community

Cultural Events

at the Library celebrate the rich diversity of our community

Registering first time card holders is one of many joyful programs serving our families and children.

Registering first time card holders

is one of many joyful programs serving our families and children.

San Mateo Public Library Foundation • 55 West Third Avenue • San Mateo, CA 94402 • Phone: 650-558-9100 • Email Us
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