Morgan Hill Library

05/26/2026

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Santa Clara County is hosting a teen photography contest! Submit photos that express what the United States and America means to you! Photographs will be accepted from June 1st-June 30th.The winning photographers will receive a prize, and their photo will be published on our website and social media! For more information, see sccld.org/contests, for more information.

05/25/2026

The library is closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Our usual hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

05/19/2026

Go behind the scenes of college admissions to learn what actually moves the needle in your application, and what doesn't. We break down how decisions are really made so you can focus on how to best maximize your time this summer before college applications season begins!

We invite parents to join this webinar with their teen, there will be information for you in this presentation as well!

Register today for this webinar at https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/69ab624a403a4e5652de6695

This virtual webinar will be followed by a Q&A for teens and parents. Please register for this event to receive the Zoom invitation link. This presentation will not be recorded.

Meet your guides to the college admissions journey, Vishnu Veeravalli and Aalaap Hegde, students at Stanford and UChicago who've spent the last three-plus years mentoring applicants and helping them discover meaningful passion projects. With over 500 families helped, they know what it takes to stand out, and they'll share it all from the perspective that matters most: a student's.

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 [email protected].

05/19/2026

05/12/2026

Please join us for our workshop: Developing Unique Essays for scholarship applications. This workshop will focus on teaching participants how to develop a series of interchangeable written “modules” that can be used to address the most popular aspects of multiple scholarship essay prompts. Participants will learn to analyze and identify 3 typical varieties of the scholarship essay and walk away with a clear sense of the most relevant content, details, and facts that must be incorporated into a strong application.

This workshop will take place at the Morgan Hill Library on Saturday, May 16th from 1:00-2:00 PM. No registration is required.

Rebecca Lippman brings a decade of experience as a UCLA instructor and advisor at the Center for Scholarships and Scholarly Enrichment, where she coached undergrads through the process of identifying, applying for, and managing scholarships.

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 [email protected].

05/12/2026

Kids 10+ and teens and adults of all ages, register for this special event led by Marvel artist, Jerry Decaire. Learn how to draw superhero comics from a pro! WHEN: Sunday, May 24 at 2pm. Visit our website for more details: https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/69aa0b30cbf6405d35697b31
*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 [email protected].

05/11/2026

The Morgan Hill Library will provide an extra study space for all high schoolers studying for their AP exams and finals. The AP Study Lounge will be open on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights during the two weeks of finals, and will include snacks, drinks, study materials and goodies for all teens! No sign-ups required.

For more information contact teen librarian Hannah Clement at [email protected]

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 [email protected].

05/10/2026

ADULTS: Sign up for our free nature journaling workshop on Friday, May 15 at 10am. This practice offers a gentle way to restore attention, deepen your relationship with place, and rediscover the calm and insight that come from truly noticing. All supplies will be provided!
Visit our website for more information and to register: https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/events/69fa6316caf93436005a0340
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 [email protected].

05/07/2026

Get ready to dance, sing, read, and celebrate Día (Children's Day/Book Day) with Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band—the ultimate crossover between music, storytelling, and cultural magic!