Morgan Hill Library News

South Bay Blue Star Moms are collecting items that have been requested by our troops. A drop off box is located in the lobby of the library. Here is a list of items that can be donated. . . . more »

Share your knowledge and make a difference in your community by becoming a volunteer tutor for the library's Reading Program. The Reading Program offers adult learners free one-on-one tutoring. As a tutor, you will spend two hours per week helping an English-speaking adult improve their reading and writing. Upcoming Tutor Orientations Wednesday, February 13th 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Gilroy Library Wednesday, February 13th 2:00 – . . . more »

Not sure what to do for Valentine's Day? Don't worry, we have programs the whole family can enjoy! On February 9 at 2:00 PM, come to our Valentine's Day card making craft for kids! Make something special for a loved one, and have fun while you're at it! On February 12 at 4:00 PM, join us for our teen Do-it-Yourself Nail art program! Polish, decals, . . . more »

It can be difficult figuring out what to feed a picky preschooler and making sure they are getting the nutrients they need. Get your child off to a great start with nutritional advice from registered dietitian Julie Smith Larner at the Morgan Hill Library on Saturday, February 16th at 3:00 p.m. Part of our series of Focus on Food programs happening this Spring. Here are . . . more »

Like to build? Interested in construction? Sign up for the Block Kids program and be your own “General Contractor” for 45 minutes of heavy construction on Friday, February 15th at 3:30 p.m. The program is for kids 1st-6th grade and you must pre-register to participate. The program is presented by the National Association of Women in Construction. All participants will be given 100 Interlocking blocks, . . . more »

Is one of your New Year's resolutions going to be exercising more? Get fit and healthy in 2013 (and have tons of fun!) with free Zumba classes at the Morgan Hill Library! Come move and groove to the tropical beats, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM every Thursday! We'll see you there!

Tonight at 7:00 PM at the Morgan Hill Library, librarian Emily Shem-Tov will be presenting a special Hanukkah storytime with the PJ Library Program of Silicon Valley! Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, join us for songs, stories, rhymes and lots of fun! See you then!

On Friday, November 9 at the Community Foundation's Philanthropy Dinner the Friends honored all the hard work that Teresa does on behalf of the Friends and the Morgan Hill Library. She currently serves as Vice-President of the Friends, has served as past president, and as she also volunteers for WERK she has brought wildlife to the library for special children's programs. She helps with the . . . more »

The Morgan Hill Library has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank to be a collection site for your non-perishable food donations. Drop them off anytime the library is open.

Happy Fall Everyone! Last week during our Thursday preschool and toddler storytimes, I pointed out some ways that parents could practice rhyming words with their children. Researchers have found that one of the early literacy skills that children need to be able to learn is to hear the smaller sounds in words. This is called Phonological Awareness. Learning to rhyme is one part of this . . . more »