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Summer Adventure is officially underway! Join us as we Dive Into A Story this summer. 🌊 Our Summer Adventure program is open to all ages and abilities. To start the fun, pick up an activity log at your library or visit smclsummer.org to print one at home. 📖
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This Tuesday, June 2, marks Election Day in California! 🗳️ Visit smcl.org/vote for localized, non-partisan voting resources and information. ☑️
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Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Whether you’re looking to explore queer culture, get creative or simply celebrate joyfully with others, we invite you to join us for Pride events all month long. ✨ smcl.org/blogs/post/celebrat…
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Join us on Sunday, May 31, at 2:00 PM for a virtual author talk with actor, author and activist George Takei. You can watch this event virtually from home, or stop by one of our in-person watch parties at Belmont Library or Portola Valley Library. smcl.org/takei-livestream
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In observance of Memorial Day, San Mateo County Libraries will be closed and Customer Care will not be available on Sunday, May 24, and Monday, May 25.
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Portola Valley Library is currently experiencing a power outage today, Thursday, May 21, but remains open with limited services, including book checkout. Please check back for updates.
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UPDATE: Power has been restored at Portola Valley Library today, Thursday, May 21, and regular services are now available.
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May is AAPI Heritage Month! 🌺 Join us for a wide variety of locally-led workshops that celebrate the diverse cultures and histories of our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. ⬇️ smcl.org/blogs/post/celebrat…
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Sharing our gratitude for the women who uplift, encourage and inspire us. 💕 Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, dog moms and motherly mentors in our community! ☀️
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San Mateo County Libraries will be closed and Customer Care will not be available on Sunday, May 10.
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San Mateo County Libraries is currently experiencing a systemwide network outage affecting internet access at all 13 of our libraries today, Monday, May 4. Thank you for your patience as we work to restore service.
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The systemwide network outage has been resolved, and internet access has been restored at all 13 libraries. Thank you for your patience!
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San Mateo County Libraries is experiencing a systemwide network outage affecting internet access at all 13 libraries today, Sunday, May 3. Thank you for your patience as we work to restore service.
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San Mateo County Libraries is experiencing a systemwide network outage affecting internet access at all 13 libraries today, Saturday, May 2. Thank you for your patience as we work to restore service.
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We're excited to share our love of comics with Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, May 2! 💥 Stop by one of our 13 libraries to pick up free comic books, while supplies last. We'll have a mix of titles for all ages. 💫
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San Mateo County Libraries is currently experiencing a systemwide network outage, affecting internet access at all 13 of our libraries today, Friday, May 1. We are currently working to resolve this issue. Thank you for your patience.
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We're excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Mike Chen for an upcoming author talk on Saturday, May 9, at 2:00 PM at the Belmont Library! 🪐 Learn more ⬇️ smcl.org/blogs/post/meet-mik…
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Kids and grown-ups alike bring big smiles and creative flair to a giant birthday cake as they celebrate Belmont Library’s 20th birthday all week long. 🎂 Special events like this are just one part of what we offer every week. Explore more at smcl.org/events
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Happy 20th Birthday to Belmont Library! 🎉 From its early days under construction to the vibrant community space it is today, this library has spent two decades inspiring curiosity, connection and lifelong learning. Here’s to 20 years of serving Belmont, and many more to come!
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