Staff Picks from Betsy

Posted on Friday, November 30, 2012 by betscw

Shine Shine Shine SHINE SHINE SHINE (2012) By Lydia Netzger An author can hang a love story on any frame. I guarantee that the story of Sunny and Maxon is one of the quirkiest you will encounter, yet one that lingers. When Sunny, the perfect wife and mother smashes her SUV, her blond wig flies off, revealing a natural bald head and a true inner true self. Her . . . more »

Opera San Jose presents Billy Goats Gruff

Posted on Friday, November 30, 2012 by Saratoga_Library

billy goats gruff Join us at the Saratoga Library on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 7:30 pm as Opera San Jose presents "The Billy Goats Gruff." This classic fairytale of the three billy goats with a contemporary twist, tackles the issue of bullying and promotes the power of kindness. The performance is set to recognizable melodies from some of opera’s most beloved composers, including Mozart, Rossini and Donizetti. . . . more »

Congratulations to our 2012 Battle of the Books winners!

Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 by Saratoga_Library

Team APCC photo Congratulations to Team APCC! Team APCC members include Christine Cheng, Pauline Lu, Caitlyn Leong, and Ariel Wang. Team APCC won $100 in Visa gift cards. Team Drastic Dragons were the runners-up: Jeffrey Li, Timothy Poon, Garrick Su, and Jonathan Ho. The runners-up won $10 AMC Theater gift cards for each team member . . . more »

Balloons Over Broadway

Posted on Friday, November 16, 2012 by Saratoga_Library

Join us on Tuesday, November 20th at 3:45 in Saratoga Library's Community Room for Balloons Over Broadway. Learn about the Macy's Parade, make fingerpuppets and a box, receive a balloon and more! This program is free and open to K-5 graders. . . . more »

Rhee Kang, winner of the We Are America art contest

Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2012 by Saratoga_Library

Photo of Rhee Kang Congratulations to Rhee Kang, a Saratoga resident who won first place in the library's We Are America art contest. Rhee and the other contestants' art work will be displayed at all SCCL libraries over the next few months. See Rhee's entry here. . . . more »

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