Cozy Café

Cozy Café

San Mateo Public Library

Name: San Mateo Public Library
Address: 55 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA
Telephone: +1 650-522-7802
Rating: 4.6

Baywood - Aragon

This airy three-story library feels more like a creative clubhouse than a traditional book depot. Between the tattooed, endlessly supportive staff and sunlit nooks perfect for getting lost in a novel, it's the kind of place where you accidentally spend three hours.

modern library

unexpected borrowables

family-friendly

study-friendly

Tips

📸portable photo studio available to borrow

🎸ukuleles, keyboards & Chromebooks too

🏞️free California State Park passes (3 weeks)

San Mateo Public Library

55 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA

+1 650-522-7802

www.cityofsanmateo.org

Upcoming at San Mateo Public Library

Friday, Jun 12

Summer Reading Challenge

June 12

Pick up a free book and reading log, then submit reviews for a shot at prizes. The more books you finish, the better your odds of winning something sweet.

Trivia Night: Generations Edition In-Person

June 12 at 6pm

Prove your pop culture prowess at this after-hours library throwdown. Teams of 2-6 compete across Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z trivia categories: bring your crew or get matched with one.

Saturday, Jun 13

China Roots: How To Trace Your Family History

June 13 at 1pm

Genealogy expert Ron Chan leads a multimedia session packed with practical tools for tracing Chinese roots, from Angel Island archives to village visits.

Directions

San Mateo Public Library

Baywood - AragonOpens Friday at 10:00 AM

Cozy Café

modern library

unexpected borrowables

family-friendly

study-friendly

Tips

📸portable photo studio available to borrow

🎸ukuleles, keyboards & Chromebooks too

🏞️free California State Park passes (3 weeks)

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4.6

San Mateo Public Library

55 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA

+1 650-522-7802

www.cityofsanmateo.org

Directions

Upcoming at San Mateo Public Library

Friday, Jun 12

Summer Reading Challenge

June 12

Pick up a free book and reading log, then submit reviews for a shot at prizes. The more books you finish, the better your odds of winning something sweet.

Trivia Night: Generations Edition In-Person

June 12 at 6pm

Prove your pop culture prowess at this after-hours library throwdown. Teams of 2-6 compete across Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z trivia categories: bring your crew or get matched with one.

Saturday, Jun 13

China Roots: How To Trace Your Family History

June 13 at 1pm

Genealogy expert Ron Chan leads a multimedia session packed with practical tools for tracing Chinese roots, from Angel Island archives to village visits.