Libraries in San Mateo, CA

The San Mateo County Library is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and comprised of the cities of Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, Woodside, and the unincorporated areas of the county. Library policies are set by the

The mission of the San Mateo Public Library Foundation is to raise funds to support the services and programs of the San Mateo Public Library. The Foundation supplies ongoing support for expanded collections, kids's programming, Project Read's Literacy Program, the Biotech Resource Librarian and special

The Peninsula Library System (PLS) is a consortium of 35 public and community college libraries working together to supply innovative and cost-effective solution to their users. Established in 1971, the system is funded primarily by member libraries. PLS receives support from the state California Library

Twice in the past three decades the library has been threatened with closure, 1st in 1977 shortly after Proposition 13 passed and more recently when an extensive retro-fit was required for structural damage and seismic security. In both occasions the community rallied to raise the necessary funds and