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Hillsdale Community Library

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Hillsdale Community Library

San Mateo City Public Library

Provides general reading materials and reference services to adults, teenagers and children.

Description:

Provides general reading materials and reference services to adults, teenagers and children. Loans cassette tapes (chidlren's only), CDs and large print materials. Also offers programs for adults and school-age children, a summer reading program for children and weekly preschool and PJ story hours. Services to homebound persons can be arranged through this library. Has copies of agendas and minutes of the San Mateo City Council, San Mateo City Planning Commission, County Board of Supervisors, County Board of Education, local environmental impact reports and other government documents relevant to the city and county of San Mateo. This library participates in the Peninsula Library System and offers access to its computerized catalog and other shared on-line databases. Also has 12 Internet accessible computers and free wireless.

Location

Public Transit:

SAMTRANS stops in front.
205 West Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94403-4217 37.5336608 -122.3048749 Libraries

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Croatian
  • Mandarin

Accessibility Options:

  • Ramp
  • Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.

Eligibility:

Resident of California to obtain a card

How to Apply:

Walk in. Photo identification with proof of residence required to receive a library card.

Service Wait Estimate:

No wait.

Service Areas:

  • San Mateo County