Sun and Sea Art Exhibit
2025-11-09 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Anil Sawe’s exhibit consists of oil paintings on canvas depicting colorful sunsets and the power of the ocean.
His exhibit runs from Nov 1 to Dec 30, 2025 and is open to the public during the Library’s open hours.
About the Artist
Anil was born in Bombay, India, and was an engineer by profession. However, he always found a strong attachment to all visual arts. Now retired, Anil lives in Aptos and loves to capture the ocean’s energy and vivid colors of the west coast sunsets in his paintings.

Behind the Scenes of an Opera
2025-11-09 10:30 - 13:00
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of an opera?Join us for a special open rehearsal featuring scenes from The Telephone, Amahl and the Night Visitors, and La Bohème!Come enjoy beautiful music, witness the creative process, and see our talented artists bring these beloved works to life. Listen, learn, and be inspired!
Produced by Arts Silicon Valley.

Multi-Level ESL Class Session
2025-11-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-12 10:00 - 12:00
Santa Clara County Library District residents are eligible to register for this in-person ESL class led by professional ESL instructors. Join us to learn and improve your English listening and speaking skills. This class session is for beginner and intermediate ESL students.
Registration is closed.
Classes are Monday and Wednesday mornings 10am – 12pm from October 1st to December 10th. You must be able to attend the entire class session. This class will take place in person at the Saratoga Library. Attendees must be at least 18 years old.

Homework Help K-6 grade
2025-11-10 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-11 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-12 15:00 - 16:30
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? Our tutors will provide free homework help on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00p.m. – 5:30 p.m, Free homework help is also available on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.
Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to stay in the Children’s room while your child (if she or he is under the age of 10) participates in this program.
Homework Help will not be held on the following dates:
November 24-27December 22 – January 8, 2026February 16-19April 1-9May 25
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility
7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your
local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Family Storytime
2025-11-11 11:00 - 11:30
Join us for fun stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs in the Maple room (near the Adult Reference desk).
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility
7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your
local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Baby Storytime (12 months & younger)
2025-11-12 11:00 - 11:15
Babies, 12 months and younger, join us for fun, interactive nursery rhymes, fingerplays, action rhymes and songs!
Please park strollers in the rear of the room, furthest from the entrance doors.
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility
7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your
local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Drop-in Tech Help
2025-11-13 11:00 - 13:00
Do you need assistance using your laptop, tablet, or cell phone? Have a question about technology? We can help you with one-on-one instruction. Please be aware that space and time are limited, and help is given on a first come, first serve basis.

Craft Club for Adults - Thanksgiving craft
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for our monthly Craft Club for Adults! You will be creating your own miniature “Gratitude Tree” with craft kit. Perfect Thanksgiving Craft!
All supplies will be provided. The program will take place in the Community Room.
Thanks to the Friends of the Saratoga Libraries for making this program possible.

No Homework Help Tutoring Thursday 11/13
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:30
Our apologies for the inconvenience but Homework Help tutoring will not be available today (Thursday, November 13).
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? Our tutors will provide free homework help on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00p.m. – 5:30 p.m, Free homework help is also available on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm. No registration is required. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.
Please note: As a parent or caregiver, it is mandatory to stay in the Children’s room while your child (if she or he is under the age of 10) participates in this program.
Homework Help will not be held on the following dates:
November 24-27December 22 – January 8, 2026February 16-19April 1-9May 25
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility
7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your
local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Furry Reading Buddies for Grades K-5
2025-11-14 15:30 - 17:00
Buddy up with a furry friend and read aloud from your favorite book! Practice your reading skills and build up your self-confidence reading to a patient and furry listener (fully trained therapy dog).
This program is for children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Parents are asked to remain in the room during the 10-minute reading session.
Children must register for this program in-person at the Children’s Reference Desk, and may register for one reading session each month. Advanced registration is allowed (up to 2 weeks prior to desired session date).
Thank you to Canine Companions (www.canine.org) for co-sponsoring this program.
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.
