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8 free library storytimes at Hillsdale Branch Library (San Mateo), San Mateo Main Library, San Mateo Public Library (2 for babies), plus 1 playground or splash pad, Nov 10–24, 2026. How it works

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📚 San Mateo storytimes & events

8 events for babies and toddlers in the next two weeks · times are Pacific

Tue Nov 10

10:15 AM
Baby Storytime
San Mateo Public Library · Oak Room
📍 San Mateo Public Library, San Mateo
Babies (months not stated)👶 babiesSan Mateo
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Sing, play, and read to your baby! Please plan to arrive early to ensure admittance. Arrivals more than 5 minutes late are not guaranteed entrance. Adults must have at least 1…

Thu Nov 12

5:30 PM
Pajama Storytime
San Mateo Public Library · Main Library · Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area
📍 55 West 3rd Avenue, San Mateo 94402
Birth–5 years🗣 SpanishSan Mateo
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Thursday Pajama Storytime: Bilingual in English & Spanish! Snuggle up for a cozy evening at Pajama Storytime! Wear your comfiest pajamas (grown-ups can too!) and bring along your…
🅿 Free underground garage (2-hour limit), entrance on West 3rd Avenue (per the library) · address checked on Sep 27, 2026

Mon Nov 16

10:15 AM
Move and Groove Storytime
San Mateo Public Library · Main Library · Oak Room Patio, Main Library 1st Floor
📍 55 West 3rd Avenue, San Mateo 94402
Ages not statedSan Mateo
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Move and Groove Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00. Dance your wiggles away in…
🅿 Free underground garage (2-hour limit), entrance on West 3rd Avenue (per the library) · address checked on Sep 27, 2026
10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime @ Hillsdale Branch
San Mateo Public Library · Hillsdale Library · Hillsdale Library- Programming Space
📍 205 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo 94403
18 months–3 yearsSan Mateo
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*Toddler Storytime begins at 10:30 AM—before the library officially opens! Please note the library will open to everyone at 11:00 AM*. Join us and get up and get moving with your…
address checked on Sep 27, 2026
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Tue Nov 17

10:15 AM
Baby Storytime
San Mateo Public Library · Oak Room
📍 San Mateo Public Library, San Mateo
Babies (months not stated)👶 babiesSan Mateo
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Sing, play, and read to your baby! Please plan to arrive early to ensure admittance. Arrivals more than 5 minutes late are not guaranteed entrance. Adults must have at least 1…

Wed Nov 18

10:15 AM
Toddler Storytime: 18 months-3 years old
San Mateo Public Library · Main Library · San Mateo Main
📍 55 West 3rd Avenue, San Mateo 94402
18 months–3 yearsSan Mateo
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Toddler Storytime has two sessions: 10:15 am and 11:00 am. Families who cannot attend the 10:15 storytime are encouraged to stay for the 11:00. For children ages 18 months - 3…
🅿 Free underground garage (2-hour limit), entrance on West 3rd Avenue (per the library) · address checked on Sep 27, 2026
5:30 PM
Pajama Storytime
San Mateo Public Library · Main Library · Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area
📍 55 West 3rd Avenue, San Mateo 94402
Birth–5 yearsSan Mateo
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Snuggle up for a cozy evening at Pajama Storytime! Wear your comfiest pajamas (grown-ups can too!) and bring along your favorite stuffy for a night filled with stories, songs, and…
🅿 Free underground garage (2-hour limit), entrance on West 3rd Avenue (per the library) · address checked on Sep 27, 2026

Thu Nov 19

5:30 PM
Pajama Storytime
San Mateo Public Library · Main Library · Book Bubble, Main Library Children's Area
📍 55 West 3rd Avenue, San Mateo 94402
Birth–5 years🗣 SpanishSan Mateo
More facts
Thursday Pajama Storytime: Bilingual in English & Spanish! Snuggle up for a cozy evening at Pajama Storytime! Wear your comfiest pajamas (grown-ups can too!) and bring along your…
🅿 Free underground garage (2-hour limit), entrance on West 3rd Avenue (per the library) · address checked on Sep 27, 2026
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🛝 Playgrounds & splash pads in San Mateo

💦 Splash pad📍 San Mateo1.3 mi from central San Mateo

Splash pad at Ryder Court Park Playground

📍 near J Hart Clinton Drive, San Mateo
Splash pad / spray ground (OSM)
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Per OpenStreetMap: surface: dirt. Other details not confirmed.

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