Foster City Library

read moreA library card issued at any one of our Libraries entitles you to use the resources and services available at all the libraries, opens a new window in the Peninsula Library System. Please be aware that remote use of some online resources is limited to card holders of the subscribing Library. If you live anywhere in San Mateo County, applying for a library card is as simple as applying online. Your new library card will be mailed to you within 3 business days. San Mateo County Libraries have eliminated daily late fees for materials checked out to children and teens effective July 1, 2016.

read moreIt's now easier than ever to pick up items and get access to our collection of books, movies, music, and more! You're invited to walk up anytime during Curbside Pickup hours and speak with a staff member to arrange a pickup of holds or a curated range of other items from our collection, including preselected book bundles, sewing machines (select locations only), bicycles (Belmont Library only), and more! No appointment is necessary but wait times will vary based on demand. For the fastest pickup and a contactless experience, you can still schedule an appointment below.

read moreSan Mateo County Libraries strive to expand our reach and positive impact throughout the County. Our mobile services enable us to engage with patrons beyond our buildings and deliver services, materials, and programs in new ways that promote equitable access to all our libraries have to offer. As our mobile services grow, our commitment remains the same-support discovery, enrich lives, create inspiring experiences, and uplift San Mateo County communities.

read moreSan Mateo County Libraries are an amazing family and a springboard for opportunities. And our staff are what makes it so special! We're champions of learning, sharing, and exploration -- of open minds, new ideas, and bright futures. We seek enthusiastic team players, creative risk-takers, and flexible individuals who proactively search for new opportunities to make public library services relevant to all members of the community. We are a library of firsts, first in California to drop Dewey, circulate WiFi hotspots and use "talk pedometers" to close the word gap.

read moreCurrent requests for proposals/quotations (if any) are listed below. You should visit this site frequently as postings are updated on an as-needed basis. If you have any problems or questions accessing these documents please contact (650) 312-5258. For your convenience, proposal documents are available in PDF format for your viewing or printing. Adobe Acrobat Reader must already be installed on your computer to view or print these documents online. If you plan to respond to a proposal, you must notify the point of contact listed in the packet.

read moreFor the first time in more than a decade, we're unveiling a new brand-and we're thrilled to invite you along on our latest adventure! Our services, collections, and spaces are constantly evolving to meet the needs of our community, and we've updated our look to reflect where we are today and where we hope to go in the future. Shaped by our communities, the San Mateo County Libraries have become incomparable destinations for learning and growth. We've opened worlds of discovery and provided unmatched technological opportunities.