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San Mateo County, California · Libraries, parks and recreation

Find public library services in San Mateo County

Find the specifically listed public library system, official service and branch information. A county browsing association does not establish address-level service boundaries or library-card eligibility.

1 provider · 2 official links · 3 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 26, 2026

In San Mateo County, 1 public authority publishes 2 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover accessibility (3). 1 provider publishes reviewed fee items and 1 provider lists forms on its guide.

These are the San Mateo County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
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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.

Official library services & branch information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

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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SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARIES · SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARIES — library services (opens in a new tab)

Official library page — provider identity and services

San Mateo County Libraries Homepage

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Accessibility aids, accommodations & scoped services (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Check the provider’s specific aids, request notice periods and branch/service-area conditions. Home delivery, interpretation and staff assistance retain their own eligibility and availability limits.

Before you start · 3 requirements & conditions
Accessibility · Staff collection retrieval limited by workload; home delivery at some branches only
If you have a disability, library staff will retrieve books, media and other items from the library collection for you on request. Request this service at any San Mateo County Libraries location. Library staff will get a reasonable number of items for you, based on staff availability and workload. Some branches also offer home delivery service for homebound patrons. Please inquire at your local branch about this service.
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San Mateo County Libraries · San Mateo County Libraries — Accessibility Services (opens in a new tab)

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If you have a disability, library staff will retrieve books, media and other items from the library collection for you on request. Request this service at any San Mateo County Libraries location. Library staff will get a reasonable number of items for you, based on staff availability and workload. Some branches also offer home delivery service for homebound patrons. Please inquire at your local branch about this service.

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Accessibility · Voice/video language and ASL interpretation during open hours
In order for our staff to be able to effectively assist all members of our community, San Mateo County Libraries utilizes a voice and video interpretation system that is available during our open hours. We can locate a certified, professionally trained interpreter for your language in a minute or two. You will be able to talk to the interpreter on the phone or for American Sign Language, see a video interpreter, who will relay your requests or questions to a library staff member. When you come to any of our locations, please ask staff for interpretation services so that you can be sure we will understand each other. Staff have a flyer with different languages printed on it if you prefer to point to the language of your choice.
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San Mateo County Libraries · San Mateo County Libraries — Accessibility Services (opens in a new tab)

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In order for our staff to be able to effectively assist all members of our community, San Mateo County Libraries utilizes a voice and video interpretation system that is available during our open hours. We can locate a certified, professionally trained interpreter for your language in a minute or two. You will be able to talk to the interpreter on the phone or for American Sign Language, see a video interpreter, who will relay your requests or questions to a library staff member. When you come to any of our locations, please ask staff for interpretation services so that you can be sure we will understand each other. Staff have a flyer with different languages printed on it if you prefer to point to the language of your choice.

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Accessibility · Reasonable printing/copying help, possibly later collection
Library staff will print or photocopy a reasonable number of items for you. Request this service at any San Mateo County Libraries location. Library staff may ask you to leave selections for later copying when there is no time for extended individual help.
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San Mateo County Libraries · San Mateo County Libraries — Accessibility Services (opens in a new tab)

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Library staff will print or photocopy a reasonable number of items for you. Request this service at any San Mateo County Libraries location. Library staff may ask you to leave selections for later copying when there is no time for extended individual help.

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San Mateo County Libraries · San Mateo County Libraries — Accessibility Services (opens in a new tab)

San Mateo County Libraries — Accessibility Services — 06081 accessibility

If you have a disability, library staff will retrieve books, media and other items from the library collection for you on request. Request this service at any San Mateo County Libraries location. Library staff will get a reasonable number of items for you, based on staff availability and workload. Some branches also offer home delivery service for homebound patrons. Please inquire at your local branch about this service.

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