San Mateo Public Library

Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026 Time: All Day Event Location:

Date: Monday, January 5, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space *Toddler Storytime begins at 10:30 AM—before the library officially opens! Please note the library will open to everyone at 11:00 AM*. Join us and get up and get moving with your toddler! Full of books, songs and tons of fun designed to […]

Date: Monday, January 19, 2026 Time: All Day Event Location:

Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: Oak Room Sing, play, and read to your baby! Please plan to arrive early to ensure admittance. Arrivals more than 5 minutes late are not guaranteed entrance. Adults must have at least 1 age-appropriate child attending. To ensure the quality of the Storytime, only the first 60 […]

Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Book Bubble Join us for a meeting of the Boulder Book Club & Craft- a group for readers who think graphic novels rock! This month we will be talking about 5 Worlds by Alexis & Mark Siegel, eating snacks, and doing a thematic craft on Tuesday, November 18th from 4-5pm […]

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: San Mateo Main Toddler Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00. For children ages 18 months - 3 years. Get up and get moving at our Toddler Storytime! Full of books, songs […]

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for Drop-In 3D Printing. 3D printing will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays and is first come, first served. Drop-in to print any of our files available on our USB […]

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a […]

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Time: 5:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Snuggle up for a cozy evening at Pajama Storytime! Wear your comfiest pajamas (grown-ups can too!) and bring along your favorite stuffy for a night filled with stories, songs, and rhymes. For all ages. Adults must be accompanied by […]

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Presenter: Joey Squillacioti Location: Makerspace, Main Library Children's Area Winter is here! Join us to create snowflakes using colorful pony beads and pipe cleaners. For ages 5 and up. Registration required.

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Location: Oak Room Join us from 11am-1pm in the Oak Room for a Readathon Kickoff Party! We'll have a special guest performance by Pop & Go Puppets, a stamp rally, free books, and more! The San Mateo–Foster City Education Foundation (SMFCEF) supports equity and opportunity for […]

Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026 Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Enjoy nursery rhymes, movement and stories with Daniela Nelms of A Mãe de Contos. Non-Portuguese speakers will benefit from exposure to the language through literature and nursery rhymes, as well as experiencing the rich culture and traditions.

Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor Move and Groove Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00. Dance your wiggles away in this interactive storytime. Creative movement set to songs and stories […]

Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space *Toddler Storytime begins at 10:30 AM—before the library officially opens! Please note the library will open to everyone at 11:00 AM*. Join us and get up and get moving with your toddler! Full of books, songs and tons of fun designed to […]

Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for Drop-In 3D Printing. 3D printing will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays and is first come, first served. Drop-in to print any of our files available on our USB […]

Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a […]

Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Join us for Paws for Tales at Hillsdale Library! Practice reading with a therapy dog. For kids ages 5 and up, Drop-in registration at the library. 

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: Oak Room Sing, play, and read to your baby! Please plan to arrive early to ensure admittance. Arrivals more than 5 minutes late are not guaranteed entrance. Adults must have at least 1 age-appropriate child attending. To ensure the quality of the Storytime, only the first 60 […]

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Come learn how to cross stitch or bring your own project to work on! This month we will continue with fun beginner patterns that can be turned into backpack charms. All materials will be provided. This program is for children […]

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 10:15am - 11:30am Location: San Mateo Main Toddler Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00. For children ages 18 months - 3 years. Get up and get moving at our Toddler Storytime! Full of books, songs […]

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for Drop-In 3D Printing. 3D printing will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays and is first come, first served. Drop-in to print any of our files available on our USB […]

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: Hillsdale Library- Programming Space Are you interested in 3D Printing? Join us at the Hillsdale Library for 3D Printing Appointments. 1:1 appointments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays. All equipment will be provided by the library. Create your own design in Tinkercad or print a […]

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Time: 5:30pm - 6:00pm Location: Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area Snuggle up for a cozy evening at Pajama Storytime! Wear your comfiest pajamas (grown-ups can too!) and bring along your favorite stuffy for a night filled with stories, songs, and rhymes. For all ages. Adults must be accompanied by […]