Saratoga Library News

Did you see our Energizer Station this morning? Wasn't it sad and lonely in your car? Don't you wish you were out in the fresh air riding to school or work? Thirty-six lucky cyclists passed by our station this morning, and quite a few stopped for coffee & muffins. Thanks to the City of Saratoga for supplying volunteers, and to the Friends of the Saratoga . . . more »

Between Two Thorns This book felt like a mediocre blind date. I so wanted to love this book, and in fact I do love aspects of it. I'd probably go on a second date with it but I don't want to kiss it. I love the split between the two worlds - Mundanus, the "real world" and the Nether, where the Fae and Fae-touched live. . . . more »

Finally! The first full-length trailer for the Catching Fire movie was released: Are you getting excited to watch the movie? Let us know what you think in the comments! And while you wait: re-read the book download the audiobook check it out as a playaway . . . more »

Are you seeking venture capital to finance your startup? Should you go with angel investors, or pitch established VC companies? These are the big decisions that every entrepreneur must make. Use the library's Small Business Resource Center to learn about the pleasures and pitfalls of venture capital. This online resource contains not only articles, but also topic overviews and chapters from business e-books. Read only . . . more »

Last Thursday over 90 excited children were able to explore the exciting world of the dinosaurs. Ms. Frizzle visited us and lead young adventurers in several hands-on activities. Here are some pictures from the event: Pictures of Mrs. Frizzle in the Time of Dinosaurs participants . . . more »

Grow your Handmade Business There's a lot more to owning a crafting business than just having a store on Etsy. Even small homemade businesses need a business plan, a marketing plan, and plenty of energy to make it all happen. . . . more »

Explore the exciting world of the dinosaurs on Thursday, April 18th at 4pm at the Saratoga Library. Ms. Frizzle will be on hand to lead young adventurers in several hands-on activities. Make a dinosaur skeleton. Bring home a fossil. Invent your own dinosaur and more! We hope you'll join us for this FREE event. . . . more »

Congratulations! The dream of owning your own business is coming true. You need some capital to get things off the ground and the bank has asked you for your business plan. This is where you may start to feel stressed, overwhelmed and completely out of your league. Take a deep breath. The Santa Clara County Library District has a resource that will help. The Small . . . more »

Popular Picks at Saratoga Library - Browse our Bestseller collection in the library to find copies! Find all 20 top picks A few highlights: Cold Days The Beautiful Mystery The Bone Bed This Is How You Lose Her The Road to Cardinal Valley How to Ravish A Rake . . . more »

The Saratoga Library is celebrating trees this April in honor of National Arbor Day. Peruse our leafy display in the front of the Library. The City of Saratoga will celebrate Arbor Day at the Library on Wednesday April 24th at 3 pm. Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to enter the Arbor Day poster contest sponsored by the City of Saratoga. The first . . . more »