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| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Public library |
| Established | 1912 |
| Location | San Mateo County |
| Coordinates | 37°30′37″N 122°20′07″W / 37.5102159°N 122.3352481°WCoordinates: 37°30′37″N 122°20′07″W / 37.5102159°N 122.3352481°W |
| Branches | 12 |
| Collection | |
| Size | 1,000,000 |
| Access and use | |
| Access requirements | California residency to check out items. |
| Circulation | 3,379,055 (2015) |
| Population served | 2,281,657 (2015) |
| Members | 441,000 |
| Other information | |
| Budget | US$31,722,128 (2013) |
| Director | Anne-Marie Despain |
| Staff | 107 FTE |
| Website | smcl |
| References: | |
The San Mateo County Libraries (SMCL), formerly San Mateo County Library, is a public library system and Joint Powers Authority headquartered in San Mateo, California. Its motto is "Open for Exploration".
It is a member of the Peninsula Library System.
The following locations are a part of the system:
The bookmobile service travels around the county to various locations like schools, post offices, and even the Hiller Aviation Museum.