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100th Anniversary: Suffrage

Written on August 11, 2020. Posted in News.

19th Amendment Centennial In 2020, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S Constitution that guaranteed the right to vote to many women in the United States. The women’s rights movement began organizing nationally 1848, led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia...

Foundation for San Mateo County Libraries 5K for $5K Challenge

Written on July 1, 2020. Posted in News.

Support Foundation for San Mateo County Libraries 5K for $5K Challenge Money raised to help libraries “get back up and running” this year. This week the Foundation for San Mateo County Libraries (FMSCL) Board Members are taking on a 5k for $5k Challenge to help libraries “get back up and...

8th Annual San Mateo County Pride- Queer Author Series

Written on June 5, 2020. Posted in News.

8th Annual San Mateo County LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration Queer Author Series The Foundation is thrilled to sponsor the Queer Author series as part of the 8th Annual San Mateo County Pride Celebration. Please join us for three online author talks with LGBTQ+ authors in the Bay Area. Although virtual...

San Mateo County Libraries is still serving the community

Written on May 28, 2020. Posted in News.

Even if you’re sheltering in place, there’s a big world to explore. San Mateo County Libraries now makes that easier than ever. The home page www.smcl.org has been redesigned to share many virtual experiences, including watching the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s sea otters, participating in...

The Foundation for San Mateo County Libraries is ready to invest in the future!

Written on November 14, 2019. Posted in News.

On September 19th, over 100 people came to Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company to celebrate the launch of the Foundation for San Mateo County Libraries. Thank you for all those who attended and supported the event. The aim of the Foundation is to support the goals of the San Mateo County Libraries by...