The Friends of the Morgan Hill Library honored volunteer Vicky Reader with its 2017 “Best of Friends” award Tuesday, Oct. 17. Two dozen members of the group gathered at Ladera Grill in downtown Morgan Hill for a special luncheon to celebrate Vicky’s dedication and commitment to the organization.
Friends of the Morgan Hill Library President Teresa Stephenson shared that Vicky has held nearly every board position—including president, secretary, newsletter editor, and membership chair (but not treasurer, as Vicky was quick to point out)—and also works a regular shift in the Friends bookstore, at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave.
Currently, Vicky Reader is responsible for speakers forums and serves on the board of the Santa Clara County Library District Foundation. She played an important role in the successful 2005 Measure A Library Parcel Tax campaign, which provides ongoing funding for county libraries, according to a press release.
In appreciation for her years of volunteer services and support of the library, the Friends of the Library presented Vicky with an engraved “Best of Friends” wooden box.
Vicky also volunteers with the weekly ESL Conversation Club at the library, a program that helps individuals improve their English language skills. In recognition of these efforts, Adult Services Librarian Jeff Grubb gave her flowers and announced that a donation to the Friends will be made in her honor.
Oct. 15–21 was National Friends of Library Week, a time to recognize all members of the Friends and their support of the Morgan Hill Library.
Founded in 1974, the Friends of the Morgan Hill Library is a group of volunteers who are committed to enhancing programs, services and facilities at the library in Morgan Hill. They raise money through memberships, donations and book sales. These funds are used to provide programs and activities and to purchase materials and furnishings not provided in the library budget.
To learn more about the Friends of the Library, visit friendsmhlibrary.org.
