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Silicon Valley Reads 2026


"Bridges to Belonging" is the theme for Silicon Valley Reads 2026.  The selected books are The Power of Bridging, by John A. Powell, Mainline Mama, by Keeonna Harris and Unlikely Animals, by Annie Hartnett.

See the Calendar of Events for details.

Silicon Valley Reads 2026 is presented by Santa Clara County Office of Education, San José Public Library and Santa Clara County Library District.

Past Events

Rose — A Mother's Story

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Experience the story of Rose Kennedy through the words and one-woman performance of Kathy Esteves-Bates.  She is a South Bay actress and playwright whose award-nominated performances bring historical women to life with warmth and authenticity.  Sunday, November 16, 2025, 2–3 p.m.  Get the flyer. (PDF, 221 kB)



Jazz Afternoon

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Friends of the Morgan Hill Library presents Jazz Afternoon, featuring veteran vocalist Nate Pruitt, master guitarist Rick Vandivier, with Miles Pruitt on drums.  Sunday, December 14, 2025, 3–4 p.m. in the Program Room at the library, following our Annual Member Meeting.  Get the flyer. (PDF, 318 kB)



Grupo Folklórico Los Laureles

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We celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month with Grupo Folklórico Los Laureles presenting a lively 15-minute folklórico dance performance in full costume, followed by a fun family craft activity. on Saturday, September 27, 2025.  You can still get the flyer. (PDF, 316 kB)



FMHL Hosts KC and the Dukes of Ukes

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Ukulele Maestro Karen Chavez and Dukes play an eclectic mix of folk songs, country, rock, and anything else they feel like playing!  Take a break and join us for an hour with popular local musicians on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Morgan Hill Library Program Room. Get the flyer. (PDF, 2.6 MB)