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Meet the Board: What was Your Favorite Children’s Book? 

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Meet the Board: What was Your Favorite Children’s Book?  Do you remember your favorite children’s books? Having a library card is all about exploring new worlds, and stories. Sometimes the most impactful stories we remember from our childhood can inspire us long into our adult lives. Enjoying library...

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Youth Campaign 2021

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The Foundation Commits to Raising $100,000 for Youth & Family Services We are proud to announce that the has committed to raising $100,000 to support two incredible programs led by the San Mateo County Libraries Big Lift Inspiring Summers & Raising A Reader.  Access to educational resources...

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National Library Week 2021

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It’s National Library Week! Celebrate with us from April 4 to 10   Your Libraries need your support! The theme for this year’s National Library is “Welcome to Your Library.” First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and celebrated each...

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The Sweet Taste of Success

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The Sweet Taste of Success Last week, on Friday February 5, we held our first virtual event which tied into Valentine’s Day. We partnered with Timothy Adams and Zola Palo Alto for chocolate and an optional wine tasting. Most participants opted for the wine pairing. The event raised over $10,000 that...

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Giving As Well As Giving Back

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Giving As Well As Giving Back The Foundation for San Mateo County Libraries is supported by community members who not only provide financial support to enhance current programs and drive new initiatives, but also donate time. Building a Foundation and supporting the Libraries takes planning, monitoring...

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We support 11 communities and unincorporated San Mateo County. Learn more.
Donations to libraries not part of this list should be made through those libraries' dedicated fundraising organizations.

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Foundation for San Mateo County Libraries is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Tax ID: 83-1472500
The Foundation for San Mateo County Libraries is not affiliated with San Mateo Public Library Foundation and San Mateo Public Library is not one of the member libraries that it aims to support.

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