San Mateo Celebrates!

APRIL 19 - 25, 2026

A National Library Week Festival

co-produced by the San Mateo Public Library and its Foundation

2026 Festival Schedule*

National Library Week | April 19-25

*Headliners and full program to be announced soon.

Farmers’ Market Kickoff with Mateo the Library Outreach Van Saturday & Sunday, April 18-19

San Mateo Chats: An Innovation Speaker Series Tuesday, April 21

San Mateo Delights: An Evening of Entertainment with Music at Kohl Mansion Wednesday, April 22

San Mateo Remembers: A.P. Giannini—‘A Little Fellow’ Film Screening Thursday, April 23

San Mateo Celebrates: Generations Day 2026 Saturday, April 25

“What are we celebrating, exactly?”

Glad you asked.

Since 2023 we have used National Library Week as an opportunity to get loud about our favorite quiet space.

San Mateo Celebrates! is how we do that. Through a week of free events and experiences, the festival highlights the stories, creativity, and connections that unfold at the Library year round, reminding us that when the Library thrives, so does our city.