Library, or movie theater? Morgan County Library will soon be both!

By Ethan Hoffmann

The Morgan County Library is excited to announce a fun, new tradition for its patrons. Starting this month, the librarians will begin hosting family movie nights in the library. The first movie will be on Friday, Feb. 24. The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the film will start at 6:30 p.m. To sweeten the deal, free popcorn will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring pillows and blankets to sit on, but folding chairs will also be available as seating arrangements. For copyright reasons, the library cannot advertise the movie's name outside the library. However, the library would like to invite patrons to stop in or check their website for details. They would also like to provide this hint: February’s movie is based on a beloved children's book series about a crocodile that lives in New York City.

“We have found, especially since the pandemic, that one of the most valuable services the library can offer the community is a place to gather together,” commented Erin Bott, the Library Director. “Whether hosting concerts, classes, book clubs and other events, or simply providing a forum where people can sit, talk and read, libraries stand alone in many communities as a yearround gathering place.”

The Morgan County Library is proud to meet this need by hosting events that help build community connections and foster a sense of belonging. The library plans on showing movies on a monthly basis.

“We hope to offer teen movie events a few times a year, and maybe even outdoor movies in the summer,” said Bott. “We love our patrons, and invite everyone to join us for a movie on the 24th!” Ask a librarian or check their website for more information: library. morgancountyutah.gov. l

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