WHY GIVE
San Mateo Public Library per capita funding is significantly lower than that of libraries in neighboring cities.
This level of funding threatens the continuity of key services and beloved programs.
Your donations are important!
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Your contribution today:
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sustains essential core services such as the library’s e-resources. Did you know that Overdrive—a service that provides e-books, music, videos, and more—costs almost $99K per year and is only half covered by the library’s budget?
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fosters innovation like making the children's library neurodivergent-friendly to enhance accessibility for our younger patrons. Even with challenging budgets it is important to keep evolving to meet our community’s needs.​
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cultivates exploration and open-mindedness through interactive cultural programming, live music, lectures, hands-on workshops, art exhibits, technology lending, and more.
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Together we can ensure that our library is a place where people of all ages learn, grow, and thrive.
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