• Learn English: Beyond the Basics

    English as a Second Language (ESL) / Learn English: Beyond the Basics is an in-person 8-week class with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation, and idioms. It is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English and want to improve their pronunciation and understanding.  To register for […]

  • LEGO Fridays!

    We have the LEGOs! Bring your imagination and build something fun! LEGOs will stay at the library, so be sure to snap a pic of your creation!  In addition to being a great way to introduce the engineering and art concepts of STEAM, playing with LEGO’s supports early childhood development because children engage in problem […]

  • External Event: Open Garden Saturdays

    The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden is open to the public every Saturday morning, from 10 am–noon, May through October, with Master Gardeners on site to answer your gardening questions.  This event is free and no registration is required.  Learn more about the event here:  https://ucanr.edu/site/uc-mast...

  • Meditation with Sara

    Join us for a guided meditation experience with Sara.  Welcome to all experience levels.  This will be a seated meditation session that lasts about 30 minutes. 

  • Family Storytime – Cancelled

    Storytime is cancelled today because we will be at tabling at the annual City of Palo Alto MSC Open House, where they'll be food, games, music, info booths, and more. Stop by our booth and win cool library prizes!

  • Mindfulness Meditation

    Come and improve your mental and physical health in mindfulness meditation sessions led by Phuong Pham. Each session is 45 minutes of sitting and/or walking meditation followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A. It is open to all levels of experience and no registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga […]

  • Pen Women in the Arts Exhibit @ Saratoga Library

    This exhibit is an introduction to the National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW). It showcases a sampling of the work by professional artists of the Santa Clara County Branch. The exhibit is available for the community to view everyday during the library's open hours.The exhibit runs from June 1 to July 29, 2025 in the Saratoga Library Group Study Room.

  • Family Board Games

    Join us every Sunday to play fun board games! We have a fun variety of games set out for folks of all ages to enjoy. ADA Accommodation Requests

  • 1:1 Tech Mentor / Giáo Viên Máy Tính

    Free.  By appointment only.Offered in-person or virtually via Zoom, in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!What We Do: Intro to computer basicsAccount or device setupIntro to Microsoft OfficeJob search & resume helpNavigating/organizing emailAnd more!Contact Tiffany Lam by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make […]

  • Spin the Wheel At Cambrian

    Children or teens 18 and under participating in Summer Learning can spin the wheel once after reaching the 8 hour/8 book milestone AND the after reaching the 64 hour/64 book milestone from June 1 - July 31. Each space has a great prize for kids; including but not limited to bubbles, pencils, stickers, or animal keychains. While […]