Library Events

Please note this is not an author program but rather a (fun) book club discussion with other book worms.  
The virtual book club will discuss Kat Galley's Old Girls Behaving Badly. Gina Knight was looking forward to a peaceful retirement until a last-minute divorce derails her plan. To “find herself” she takes a new job accompanying octogenarian Dorothy 'Dot' Reed to a wedding. Gina quickly realizes that life with Dot will be anything but boring as she discovers Dot has an ulterior motive for hiring her—Dot needs Georgina to help solve a mystery. This rollicking tale is sure to delight fans of Judy Leigh and Maddy Pease.  

During orientation training, learn about the Creativity Lab’s policies and best practices on how to use the video production equipment. Upon completion of the orientation program, participants may register for a two-hour independent session, where they can create their own content.

Whether you’re looking to make a video for friends and family, your small business, or just for fun, video editing helps make your final product look much more professional and polished. During this introductory class, learn the basic principles behind video editing using the popular video editor, OpenShot. Designed as a robust tool that works on both Windows and Mac, users can upload video footage, splice clips together, create effects, add captions, include background music, and much more. Participants will use a variety of “stock footage” clips created by the instructor to create their own short montage. Strong mouse and keyboard skills are essential for this class.  

Learn how to find grant resources and identify potential funders during this virtual workshop that will offer tips on how best to identify funding sources for non-profit organizations and highlight the electronic resources available for free at the library. This workshop will include a demonstration of Foundation Directory Online Professional, which can be accessed from the library, and a brief overview of Candid's Seals of Transparency, a profile to help nonprofits demonstrate their transparency to potential funders and donors. 
 

Please note that Baldacci will only be available to sign copies of books purchased at the event – items brought to the event will not be signed. 

Strangers in Time follows a bereaved book shop owner and two teenagers scarred by World War II and the healing and hope they can find in one another. After the conclusion of World War II, teenagers, Charlie Matters and Molly Wakefield, return to their hometowns that are now unrecognizable. Charlie, after surviving the Blitz, survives day to day and paralyzed in fear of a falling bomb ending his life at any moment. Molly, who was evacuated to the countryside, is now alone and unable to reconnect with her parents. Without guardians or security, the pair find an unexpected ally and protector in Ignatius Oliver, and safety in his bookshop. Together, they each find the ability to rediscover the spirit of family each one has lost.

This is for the OVERFLOW room for the Baldacci event.  The overflow room is conveniently located next door to the main room and features a large video wall where the program will be projected live. Everyone is welcome to attend the book signing after the event.

Strangers in Time follows a bereaved book shop owner and two teenagers scarred by World War II and the healing and hope they can find in one another. After the conclusion of World War II, teenagers, Charlie Matters and Molly Wakefield, return to their hometowns that are now unrecognizable. Charlie, after surviving the Blitz, survives day to day and paralyzed in fear of a falling bomb ending his life at any moment. Molly, who was evacuated to the countryside, is now alone and unable to reconnect with her parents. Without guardians or security, the pair find an unexpected ally and protector in Ignatius Oliver, and safety in his bookshop. Together, they each find the ability to rediscover the spirit of family each one has lost. Please note that Baldacci will only be available to sign copies of books purchased at the event – items brought to the event will not be signed. 

Ann LoParo of Annie’s Signature Sweets will demonstrate how to make a classic American dessert, a key lime pie. Featuring a graham cracker crust, this sweet and tart pie is perfect for spring.

Enjoy an afternoon of jazz with The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, Northeast Ohio’s premier jazz voice since 1985. Led by award-winning composer and trombonist Paul Ferguson, the CJO promotes jazz in its historical and contemporary forms featuring a stellar line-up of jazz luminaries, arrangers, composers, and educators. 
 

On Wednesday, April 30 at 7 p.m., the Hudson Library’s Goblins & Galaxies, a Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club will meet to discuss The Last Wish: Introducing The Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski. The Last Wish follows Geralt of Rivia, a witcher who has undergone mutation and training in order to hunt monsters plaguing the world. Read the novel that helped to spawn the Witcher, now streaming on Netflix.

Derrick Ranostaj, Emerging Technologies Librarian at the Hudson Library & Historical Society will provide in-depth coverage of the genealogy website Find a Grave (https://www.findagrave.com/) on Saturday, May 3 at 10 a.m. Find a Grave is a free online database of burial and other final disposition information contributed by users from around the globe. Genealogists, researchers, and families use the site to find details about cemeteries and individual memorials for many people buried in those cemeteries. Ranostaj will cover basic navigation, search tips and tricks, how you can help and contribute, and more. 

In the second installment in Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, Rick Atkinson's landmark American Revolution trilogy, George Washington’s army fights on the knife edge between victory and defeat. Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolution, Atkinson’s brilliant account of the lethal conflict offers not only deeply research and dramatic history, but also a new perspective on the demands that a democracy makes on its citizens.  

The Hudson Library and Historical Society will host a Mother’s Day-themed floral arrangement class with Mel Frontino, owner of Hudson Plant Co. Learn the art of centerpiece design while making your very own Mother’s Day centerpiece to take home.

**Please note registration opens Sunday, April 13th at noon.**

The Tannahill Weavers, one of Scotland's premier traditional Celtic music bands, are set to perform a live concert as part of their international tour. With fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humor, the Tannahill Weavers have transformed traditional material and brought it into the modern world, vitally alive and kicking.

***Please note the start time for this performance is 3 p.m.***
 

As part of the library's "Tour of Tour of Türkiye" month, the library, in collaboration with the Cleveland Museum of Art, will present a virtual livestreamed presentation on Turkish Art Throughout History. This virtual program will highlight selected works from the from museum's Turkish art collection throughout history, and the intersections of various cultures that inhabited the region. Works featured include Byzantine painting, ancient coins and metal work, ceramics, textiles and wooden objects from the Ottoman Empire, as well as contemporary work by the Turkish artist, Burhan Dogançay. This is a one-time streaming event and will not be recorded.
 

The program and the waitlist are currently sold out. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact us at askus@hudson.lib.oh.us or call (330) 653-6658 x1010.

The library welcomes #1 New York Times bestselling author, Abby Jimenez to talk about her new standalone novel, Say You’ll Remember Me. Despite an incredible and seemingly endless first date with Xavier, Samantha is forced to admit the truth, that her family is in crisis and any kind of relationship would be impossible. Only no amount of time or distance is nearly enough to forget that something is between them, and the only thing better than a single perfect memory is to make a life worth remembering together.  

Join us as Ann LoParo of Annie’s Signature Sweets demonstrates how to make a baklava. This delicious dessert is made from layered phyllo dough and a nut-based filling. This event is part of the Hudson Library’s “Tour of Türkiye” programming series.   

Embark on a journey to the heart of one of history’s great empires through the art, architecture, and history of Istanbul as part of the Hudson Library’s “Tour of Türkiye” programming series. Explore the architectural wonder of the Hagia Sophia mosque, the beauty of Chora Church, and learn the history of Constantinople through visiting the Theodosian Walls and the Hippodrome. Marvel at the engineering prowess of the Byzantines at the Basilica Cistern and venture off the beaten path to discover breathtaking secret jewels of Byzantine heritage. 

Please note this is not an author program but rather a (fun) book club discussion with other book worms.  
 
The virtual book club will discuss Jenny Holiday’s Earls Trip, a delightful romp through Regency Era that is perfect for fans of Ted Lasso and Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series. Archibald Fielding-Burton, the Earl of Harcourt’s annual trip with his two best friends Simon and Effie is a highlight of the year. However, this year's plans are threatened by a potential scandal and Archie's trip is now forced to include his childhood friends Clementine and Olive Morgan. The Washington Post states that “Readers who adore the banter between the ‘Bridgerton’ brothers will want to grab ‘Earls Trip’…Holiday, a veteran contemporary romance author, brings her trademark humor.”

Join the Hudson Library & Historical Society for a virtual journey into the depths of human history exploring two of the most fascinating archaeological sites ever uncovered as part of the Hudson Library’s “Tour of Türkiye” programming series. Visit Göbekli Tepe’s monumental stone structures featuring striking depictions of animals and mysterious symbols dating back more than 11,000 years. Nearby, explore the only recently excavated site of Karahan Tepe. These sites reveal an unexpected sophistication and complexity of our Neolithic ancestors. 
 

The Aegean Musicians are a celebrated ensemble known for their dynamic performances and dedication to preserving the musical traditions of the Aegean region. With a repertoire that spans centuries, they have captivated audiences nationwide and continue to push the boundaries of their art. This program is part of the Hudson Library’s “Tour of Turkey” month exploring the rich history, arts, and culture of Turkey.