San Mateo Public Library
Main library55 West Third Ave., San Mateo 94402
About 60 hours a week
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Libraries in San Mateo
3 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.
San Mateo Public Library by the numbers
Visits a year
255,644
Items borrowed a year
983,224
192,103 children’s items
Free programs a year
621
16,896 attendees
E-books
999,852
Public computers
130
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Marina Branch Library
1530 Susan Court, San Mateo 94403
About 42 hours a week
Hillsdale Branch Library
205 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo 94403
About 42 hours a week
Weekly hours are averages from annual public service hours; holiday schedules and current hours are on each library’s website.
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Questions
How many libraries are in San Mateo?
3 public library locations: San Mateo Public Library, Marina Branch Library, Hillsdale Branch Library.
What is the main library in San Mateo?
San Mateo Public Library, 55 West Third Ave., open about 60 hours a week.
How many people have a library card in San Mateo?
San Mateo Public Library reports about 72,053 registered borrowers and 255,644 visits a year.
Are library programs free?
Most public library programs, including story times, homework help and computer classes, are free with or without a card. Check the library’s calendar for times; local library events also appear on this site’s events calendar.
Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2022.