# Fratello Marionettes: The North Pole Review — Saratoga Library

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Where: Saratoga Library — Community Room, 13650 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
- Ages: All ages welcome
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Santa Clara County Library District (Saratoga Library)
- Official page: https://sccld.org/locations/saratoga
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

The Fratello Marionettes bring 'The North Pole Review' to the Saratoga Library community room on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. The music-based marionette show features an ice-skating figure called Crystal Chandelier, the high-kicking Russian Trepak Dancers and a trio of acrobatic penguins. The library says all ages are welcome, and the half-hour length suits toddlers and preschoolers. Requests for ASL or other accessibility accommodation go through the library district's online form at least seven days ahead.

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