Summer is almost here, and you’re invited to come to the library and discover what lies “Beneath the Surface” with our Teen Summer Reading Program! This year, you will have the opportunity to attend fabulous programs, crafts and events at our libraries…all for free! Best of all, teens who read five books will be eligible to win a Google Nexus Tablet or an iPad Mini! . . . more »

Please see our Funding page for more information. There is an important issue facing our libraries. As you may know, special taxpayer funding for local libraries has been in place for the past 20 years and helps our libraries to: Buy needed books and up-to-date research materials Maintain children's reading programs Maintain library hours and services Keep qualified librarians Provide an award-winning bookmobile program However, . . . more »

The Santa Clara County Library District Bookmobiles will be on the road this summer driving our regular routes and participating in numerous outreach activities and special events in all our communities. Twice a month, the Bookmobiles serve senior living facilities, schools, and neighborhood stops with a variety of library materials, including books, movies, talking books and music CDs for adults, teens and children. Our newest . . . more »

Heart of the Community Celebrate with us Saturday, May 18th, 2013 12:00 - 4:00 PM Fun, Free Family Event Sponsored by the Friends of Saratoga Libraries and a City of Saratoga event grant. Enjoy live music Meet local authors and poets Play free carnival games Tour the Library and Bookmobile Visit with local firefighters Join a scavenger hunt Learn about eBooks Learn about the history . . . more »

Just out! See the latest issue of our library newsletter! IN THIS ISSUE: Play Here! Scenic Cycling in Santa Clara County Get Pumped: Music Playlist to Travel to Outdoor Artists Money Smart Week is for Everyone: April 20-30, 2013 Sneezin' and Wheezin' Season Bird-watching and Birding in Santa Clara County Teen Pick of the Month Kids Pick of the Month Staff Pick of the Month . . . more »

Money Smart Week is for Everyone: Begins April 22, 2013! Have you taken stock of your own personal economy? Whether you’re a student or ready to retire, managing your finances effectively is important to reach your goals in life. Personal financial planning is not just for those with a job and money, it’s even more essential if you’re barely getting by or in debt. During . . . more »

1. Snæfellsjökull, Iceland This 700,000-year-old volcano was made famous by the popular Jules Verne novel, A Journey to the Center of the Earth. (Photo courtesy of Landvarðablog) 2. Tintern Abbey Tintern, Gwent NP16 6SQ United Kingdom Tintern Abbey has inspired many famous works, most notably William Wordsworth's poem "Lines written a few miles above Tintern Abbey," Lord Alfred Tennyson's poem "Tears, Idle Tears," and Allen . . . more »

Communities Matter @ Your Library Libraries transform lives. It was at the public library as a young girl that I first glimpsed a larger, culturally rich world. I roamed the aisles of books. I explored and dreamed. One reason we value our public libraries is they are timeless places of imagination. Public libraries enrich our community life and conversations. Public libraries help our youngest children . . . more »

Just out! See the latest issue of our library newsletter! IN THIS ISSUE: A Garden of Delights in Santa Clara Valley Decorate Your Home With Love Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook Focus on Food Picnic in Your Garden "Spring Break with Our Sharks" at Aquarium of the Bay Featured eResource: Backyard Harvest The Bust DIY Guide to Life: Making Your Way Through Every Day Teen Staff . . . more »

While there are many books written about war, and even the veteran’s homecoming, not as many examine the experience of loved ones on the home front, the people who stay up late worrying about a soldier’s survival and well-being. In Minefields of the Heart, Sue Diaz recounts this experience vividly, beginning with her son’s life-altering decision to enlist in the Army and endure two deployments . . . more »

Greetings, taxpayers. You may have heard about changes associated with the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 passed by Congress on January 1, 2013 and signed into law by the President the next day. How might this affect you? For one thing, if you are a single filer making over $400,000 or a joint filer making over $450,000 per year, congratulations – the federal government . . . more »

It's Teen Tech Week, and this year we're challenging you to a scavenger hunt on our new teen site! The rules are simple: Download the scavenger hunt questions. Submit your answers to the teen librarian at your local library by March 16. . . . more »