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  WHY GIVE  

San Mateo Public Library per capita funding is significantly lower than that of libraries in neighboring cities. 

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This level of funding threatens the continuity of key services and beloved programs.

 

Your donations are important!

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Your contribution today:

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  • sustains essential core services such as the library’s e-resources. Did you know that Overdrive—a service that provides e-books, music, videos, and more—costs almost $99K per year and is only half covered by the library’s budget?

 

  • fosters innovation like making the children's library neurodivergent-friendly to enhance accessibility for our younger patrons. Even with challenging budgets it is important to keep evolving to meet our community’s needs.​

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  • cultivates exploration and open-mindedness through interactive cultural programming, live music, lectures, hands-on workshops, art exhibits, technology lending, and more.

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Together we can ensure that our library is a place where people of all ages learn, grow, and thrive.

 

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