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'''''Reference'''''<br> | '''''Reference'''''<br> | ||
The collection is available during the [https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/516/Main-Library Main Library’s open hours]. San Mateo County Genealogical Society volunteers are available for in-person assistance during their [https://sanmateopublic.libcal.com/calendar/adults-teens?cid=12176&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=12176&ct=65885,65750&inc=0 office hours]. Research assistance and lookups are also available remotely for a fee. For more information email [mailto:research@smcgs.org research@smcgs.org] or see [https://www.smcgs.org/Research-Services SMCGS Research Services]. The San Mateo Public Library also provides [https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/3095/Obituary-Searches obituary searches] using the local historical newspaper, the ''San Mateo Times'', for a fee. | The collection is available during the [https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/516/Main-Library Main Library’s open hours]. San Mateo County Genealogical Society volunteers are available for in-person assistance during their [https://sanmateopublic.libcal.com/calendar/adults-teens?cid=12176&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=12176&ct=65885,65750&inc=0 office hours]. Research assistance and lookups are also available remotely for a fee. For more information email [mailto:research@smcgs.org research@smcgs.org] or see [https://www.smcgs.org/Research-Services SMCGS Research Services]. The San Mateo Public Library also provides [https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/3095/Obituary-Searches obituary searches] using the local historical newspaper, the ''San Mateo Times'', for a fee.<br> | ||
'''''Programming'''''<br> | |||
Most programs are part of the SMCGS’s monthly meeting held on the 4th Saturday of most months. Programs are held either remotely via Zoom or in-person at the Main Library. Most programs are open to everyone however a select few are open only the SMCGS dues paying members only. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Revision as of 15:43, 27 July 2024
Contact Information[edit | edit source]Address: Description of Collections[edit | edit source]The San Mateo Public Library (SMPL) consists of three branch libraries in the City of San Mateo. It is part of the larger consortium, the Peninsula Library System. The three-story Main Library’s collection includes local historical newspapers on microfilm, historical city directories, a local history reference collection, and a historical clippings file. In partnership with the San Mateo County Genealogical Society (SMCGS), the library houses a reference genealogy collection on the second floor. The genealogy collection focuses on the United States and San Mateo County. Highlights include The Schellens Collection of California Materials 1852-1975, First Families of San Mateo County, and select San Mateo County vital records, obituaries, mortuary files, court records, and land records. The indexes of some of these resources are available online at San Mateo County Genealogical Society. Services[edit | edit source]Reference Programming History[edit | edit source]Tips for Your Visit[edit | edit source]Guides[edit | edit source] |