Confused about all the propositions on the ballot? Can't make sense of all the local elections? Come to Saratoga Library this Saturday for a clear, unbiased presentation of local and state issues. Date: Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 Time: 2:00 pm Location: Saratoga Library Community Room . . . more »

It's Electric! It's Magnetic! It's Hair-Raising! It's Mr. Science presenting two programs on Electricity and Magnetism at the Saratoga Library on Saturday, October 6th at 11 am and at 1:30 pm. This program is for grades 4 - 8 only. Registration is required. Please call or come to the Children's desk to sign up. Also in October, on Saturday the 20th, Mad Science will come . . . more »

Meet author Jafar Yaghoobi at Saratoga Library, this Sunday, September 30 at 2 pm. Mr. Yaghoobi was a political prisoner in Iran from 1984 to 1989. . . . more »

On September 22 and September 23 the Library of Congress will hold their annual National Book Festival on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Did you know President Obama and Michelle Obama have been honorary co-chairs for this event since 2008? What is the National Book Festival? It is an annual event hosted by the Library of Congress that has been going on since 2001. . . . more »

Join us on Thursday, September 27th at 4 pm, in the community room of the Saratoga Library for an exciting adventure! Watch as Aladdin thwarts the evil sorcerer and discovers the magic lamp (and you know who he finds inside the lamp don't you?) Traditional music and intricate costumes add to the magic of this wonderful tale. All ages are welcome. If you would like . . . more »

Lives of the Pirates Wednesday, September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. “Avast!” ye say? You don’t know how to talk like a pirate? Well, we’ll soon have you ship-shape. If you'd like to read about real life pirates, click here for a list of nonfiction books. If you'd like to read a rip-roarin' pirate yarn (made up story), check out this list. . . . more »

Thursday September 20th at 6:30 pm For 6th graders and their families only To register, call the Adult Reference Desk at 408 867-6126. 6th graders - Do you have what it takes to be a FOOD FEAR FACTOR champion? Those brave enough to eat everything will walk away with a prize! Parents - 24/7 Digital Life: Understanding Your Tween’s Connected Culture a . . . more »

Curious about the history of the cosmos, Earth, life & humanity? Big History is an enlightening, wide-angle look at complexity, life and humanity, set against our slim share of the cosmic timeline. Join chemistry professor John Hostettler for nine free presentations. This 8-week series starts September 10, 2012 at 7 pm at Saratoga Library. No library card necessary. Generously supported by the Friends of the . . . more »

The Year of the Book. When we first meet Anna, a nine-year-old Chinese American girl, we learn that she is an avid reader who isn’t so sure about friendships with real people. As Anna’s fourth grade school year progresses, though, she makes a new friend and reconnects with a friend who had drifted away. In the process, Anna discovers what it means to be a . . . more »

Saturday September 15, 2 pm Come to the Saratoga Library to learn more about the Seed Library and donate and exchange seeds with other local gardeners. Don't forget to bring your favorite gardening anecdotes to share.

Celebrate Roald Dahl's birthday on September 13 by reading one of his books or downloading one his audiobooks! Can't get enough Roald Dahl? Visit Roald Dahl's official website to learn more about the his life, his books, and to play some fun games! Some of my favorite Roald Dahl books include: The BFG Charlie And The Chocolate Factory James and the Giant Peach Matilda . . . more »