San Mateo County Libraries
Official public library system associated with San Mateo County for browsing. Independent city library systems may also serve the county. Membership rules, branch service areas and every address in the county are not implied by this association.
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- Availability · Five-year card update cycle
- Yes, cards must be updated every five years. You'll be notified when logging into your online account if your card is close to expiring. You can also see your card expiry date under Account Information in your My Settings.
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San Mateo County Libraries · My account and card FAQ (opens in a new tab)
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Yes, cards must be updated every five years. You'll be notified when logging into your online account if your card is close to expiring. You can also see your card expiry date under Account Information in your My Settings.
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1786f151f3290c34 - Availability · Report lost card promptly; liability until report
- If you lose your library card or key chain, please call one of the San Mateo County Libraries as soon as possible. You’re responsible for all materials, fines and fees checked out on your library card until its loss is reported.
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San Mateo County Libraries · My account and card FAQ (opens in a new tab)
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If you lose your library card or key chain, please call one of the San Mateo County Libraries as soon as possible. You’re responsible for all materials, fines and fees checked out on your library card until its loss is reported.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
1786f151f3290c34 - Availability · City/community-college partner library policies can differ; shared cards do not unify fees
- San Mateo County Libraries work with local City and Community College Libraries in order to make a more extensive range of collections available to our patrons. Patrons who check out materials from other libraries using their San Mateo County Libraries card by visiting these libraries or placing holds may be assessed fines based on the policies of the owning libraries. Items requested through the LINK+ inter-library loan service will not accrue late fines.
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San Mateo County Libraries · My account and card FAQ (opens in a new tab)
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San Mateo County Libraries work with local City and Community College Libraries in order to make a more extensive range of collections available to our patrons. Patrons who check out materials from other libraries using their San Mateo County Libraries card by visiting these libraries or placing holds may be assessed fines based on the policies of the owning libraries. Items requested through the LINK+ inter-library loan service will not accrue late fines.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
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Before you start · 2 requirements & conditions
- Information & documents · Card update/renewal at SMCL with current photo/name/address ID
- To update/renew your card please visit one of the San Mateo County Libraries. You’ll need to show a current valid ID with your photo, name and address to complete the process.
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San Mateo County Libraries · My account and card FAQ (opens in a new tab)
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To update/renew your card please visit one of the San Mateo County Libraries. You’ll need to show a current valid ID with your photo, name and address to complete the process.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
1786f151f3290c34 - Information & documents · Free replacement at SMCL with current name/photo/address ID
- Please visit one of the San Mateo County Libraries to replace your card. You’ll need to show a current, valid ID with your name, photo and address. Replacement cards are free.
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San Mateo County Libraries · My account and card FAQ (opens in a new tab)
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Please visit one of the San Mateo County Libraries to replace your card. You’ll need to show a current, valid ID with your name, photo and address. Replacement cards are free.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
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San Mateo County Libraries · My account and card FAQ (opens in a new tab)
My account and card FAQ — 06081 reviewed card topic
To update/renew your card please visit one of the San Mateo County Libraries. You’ll need to show a current valid ID with your photo, name and address to complete the process.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 1786f151f3290c34
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