San Mateo Public Library

California

San Mateo

San Mateo Public Library

San Mateo Public Library Contact Information Address: San Mateo Public Library 55 W. Third Avenue San Mateo, CA 94402 Telephone: 650-522-7818 Hours of Operation: Directions/Parking Map: Directions (Google map) Email: smplref@plsinfo.org Website Facebook Description of Collections 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 Reference The collection is available during the Main Library’s open hours. San Mateo County Genealogical Society volunteers are available for in-person assistance during their office hours. Research assistance and lookups are also available remotely for a fee. For more information email research@smcgs.org or see SMCGS Research Services. The San Mateo Public Library also provides obituary searches using the local historical newspaper, the San Mateo Times, for a fee. Programming 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 to SMCGS dues paying members. History Tips for Your Visit Guides