Library Events

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Hudson Library & Historical Society! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.

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 Limit by event type:
F E A T U R E D   E V E N T
216 Stix Summer Read
Monday, Jun. 5, 3:00 p.m.
The Cleveland Cavaliers 216Stix drummers Josh, Derrick, and Julian, will amp us up for the Summer Reading kick off with an in-house jam session! Join us for this freestyle performance followed by a meet and greet.
F E A T U R E D   E V E N T
Laurie Berkner Conce
Saturday, Aug. 5, 11:00 am
Join us on the First and Main Green for a special end of summer concert with the rock star of children's music, Laurie Berkner! Bring a chair or blanket, a stuffed animal for your head, and your dancing shoes!
 Registration begins July 5th at 7am.
Summer Science
Friday, Jun. 2, 11:00 am - 11:45 a.m.
Young children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to join us at the library for Summer Science! We will enjoy stories, songs, play, and a craft as we explore STEAM-related topics outdoors. Registration is required for each child attending.
Pizza Garden Plantin
Saturday, Jun. 3, 11:00 am - 12:00 p.m.
Kids and their families may join us at the library on Saturday, June 3 at 11 a.m. to help us plant our summer patio garden! We will also be potting small plants for each family to take home. Registration is required.
 
Nora the Explorer&rs
Saturday, Jun. 3, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Learn about animals with Nora the Explorer! Come see furry and scaly animals up close...and maybe even touch them! This is a family event for all ages. Registration is required. This program will be held in the flood room. 
Nate the Great Ballo
Monday, Jun. 5, 9:30-12:30
Join us in the children's room on June 5th and Nate the Great will create a balloon animal just for you! Drop in anytime between 9:30 until 12:30, and pick up your Summer Learning Program materials while you're here!

No registration necessary!
The Bubble Lady
Monday, Jun. 5, 11:00 am
Join us on the first day of our Summer Learning Program for an hour of bubbly fun for all ages with The Bubble Lady! Please register everyone attending for one of two shows.
The Bubble Lady
Monday, Jun. 5, 1:00 pm
Join us on the first day of our Summer Learning Program for an hour of bubbly fun for all ages with The Bubble Lady! Please register everyone attending for one of two shows.
DIY Croc Charms
Tuesday, Jun. 6, 3:00 p.m.
Join us Tuesday, June 6 at 3:00 for a fun afternoon where tweens entering grades 4-7 are able to design and make their own charms for their Crocs! 
*Registration is required for this event* 
Reading Buddies (Lit
Wednesday, Jun. 7, 2:00 pm (Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2:00 p.m.)
Kids entering grades K-3 can read with an older buddy! Join us for this month long program on Wednesdays from June 7th through June 28th at either 2:00 or 2:30 pm to read for a half hour! Registration required - you only need to register once for the whole program. 

Please sign up for one timeslot.
 
Yoga for Kids
Thursday, Jun. 8, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Come practice yoga and mindfulness with Miss Lisa from One Tree Love. For grades 2-5. Registration is required. This program will be held outside on the back lawn, weather permitting. Please bring a yoga mat or towel, and a water bottle. 
All Together Now eve
Friday, Jun. 9 (Fridays, June 9 & 23, July 14 & 28)
Join us for events held on select Fridays throughout the Summer Learning Program:

obstacle course (6/9)
group games (6/23)
summer snowday (7/14)
screen-free coding (7/28).

Each event requires separate registration.
Kindermusik (infants
Friday, Jun. 9, 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Kindermusik is the leading music and movement program for children in early childhood development. We offer three sessions in-person at the library, all with a licensed Kindermusik teacher: ages 0-2 (with a caregiver) at 9:30 and 10:30, and ages 3-5 (on their own, without a caregiver) at 11:30. Registration is required. Please register each child (no adult registration needed). Caregivers must attend this program with their children. 

Kindermusik (infants
Friday, Jun. 9, 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Kindermusik is the leading music and movement program for children in early childhood development. We offer three sessions in-person at the library, all with a licensed Kindermusik teacher: ages 0-2 (with a caregiver) at 9:30 and 10:30, and ages 3-5 (on their own, without a caregiver) at 11:30. Registration is required. Please register each child (no adult registration needed). Caregivers must attend this program with their children. 

Kindermusik (3 - 5 y
Friday, Jun. 9, 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Kindermusik is the leading music and movement program for children in early childhood development. We offer three sessions in-person at the library, all with a licensed Kindermusik teacher: ages 0-2 (with a caregiver) at 9:30 and 10:30, and ages 3-5 (on their own, without a caregiver) at 11:30. Registration is required. Please register each child (no adult registration needed). Children attend this program without a caregiver, but the adults must remain in the library during the class.

Obstacle Course
Friday, Jun. 9, 1:00
An All Together Now event . . . 

From stepping stones and balance beams, to hurdles and hopscotch, children in grades k-5 will navigate various obstacles at whichever level they feel comfortable and at their own pace.  Children can complete the course(s) on their own or work together. Adult supervision is encouraged for younger children.

Please note: Weather permitting, a portion of this event will take place outside.

Registration is required.
Magic Show: Let&rsqu
Saturday, Jun. 10, 11:00 am - 11:45 a.m.
Join us as we welcome magician Mark Wood and his “Let’s Be Kind” magic show to the library on Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. This zany family show combines comedy, magic, and juggling with themes of kindness and community that tie into this year’s “All Together Now” summer learning program. Registration is required.
Magic of Matter with
Monday, Jun. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Come join us and the Great Lakes Science Center here at the library for an evening of fun and exploration as "we experiment with chemistry and liquid nitrogen to uncover the “magic” behind why some materials behave in unexpected ways". Registration is required. For students entering Kindergarten-5th grade and their families.
Lunch Bunch
Tuesday, Jun. 13, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join us for Lunch Bunch – a weekly program just for children entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2023! Bring a sack lunch and a drink each week to enjoy while listening to stories on the patio! Afterwards, we’ll head into the storytime room for early literacy activities, crafts, and games that focus on concepts and skills for school readiness.

The weekly program dates are on 6 Tuesdays, June 13 – July 25, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Register only once for the entire session. This program is only for children entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2023. 

 
Life-Sized Minecraft
Tuesday, Jun. 13, 2:00 p.m.
Children in grades 3-5 can join us for Minecraft fun in real life! We'll make creepers, craft, and create with blocks! 

To be clear, the video game Minecraft will not be played during this program. Registration is required. 
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