Library Events

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Bring your Pokémon cards or Nintendo DS to the library one Saturday a month to trade cards, battle your Pokémon and enjoy two hours with other Pokémon trainers.
For trainers ages 5 and up
No registration required.

Students going into grades 4 to 9 looking for an opportunity to volunteer this summer can help out in the Children’s Room of the Hudson Library. Participants must attend one of the volunteer training sessions. Jobs will include passing out Summer Reading packets, straightening up the Children’s Room and helping librarians with programs and tasks as needed. Volunteers will receive one entry form for a prize drawing for every hour worked.

Please choose only session to attend:

Tuesday, 5/29, at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 5/30, at 10:00 a.m.

 Saturday, 6/2, at 1:00 p.m. 

Students going into grades 4 to 9 looking for an opportunity to volunteer this summer can help out in the Children’s Room of the Hudson Library. Participants must attend one of the volunteer training sessions. Jobs will include passing out Summer Reading packets, straightening up the Children’s Room and helping librarians with programs and tasks as needed. Volunteers will receive one entry form for a prize drawing for every hour worked.

Please choose only session to attend:

Tuesday, 5/29, at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 5/30, at 10:00 a.m.

 Saturday, 6/2, at 1:00 p.m. 

Calling all budding artists! Join us on Friday, June 1st at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. as we continue our STEAM-based storytimes. Children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us at the library for Imagine Art. Come for stories, songs, play, and create crafts to take home. STEAM is an educational initiative designed to encourage young children in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.

Calling all budding artists! Join us on Friday, June 1st at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. as we continue our STEAM-based storytimes. Children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us at the library for Imagine Art. Come for stories, songs, play, and create crafts to take home. STEAM is an educational initiative designed to encourage young children in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.

Come mine and craft on our multiplayer server! For grades 2-5. 

This is the registration for our 11 a.m. session, please only register for one session. 

Come mine and craft on our multiplayer server! For grades 2-5. 


This is the registration for our 2 p.m. session, please only register for one session. 

NEW DATE! Now on Saturday, June 2
Mad Science of Northeast Ohio returns to  Library’s patio with their astounding show “Spin, Pop, BOOM!” The audience will be amazed when the Mad Scientist is able to defy gravity in this energetic and spectacular special event. Didgeridoo tubes, foaming hands and steaming chemical reactions will introduce children to a world of exciting chemistry.
Registration is required for this free event. Please register all who are attending.

Students going into grades 4 to 9 looking for an opportunity to volunteer this summer can help out in the Children’s Room of the Hudson Library. Participants must attend one of the volunteer training sessions. Jobs will include passing out Summer Reading packets, straightening up the Children’s Room and helping librarians with programs and tasks as needed. Volunteers will receive one entry form for a prize drawing for every hour worked.

Please choose only session to attend:

Tuesday, 5/29, at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 5/30, at 10:00 a.m.

 Saturday, 6/2, at 1:00 p.m. 

Always entertaining with stories and song, famed singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor’s performance is sure to be a hit with the whole family. A natural performer, his show will include many of his original songs and top-40 hits peppered with personal stories and anecdotes. No registration required.

It's time for summer fun with the amazing Bubble Lady, Susan Durante! She will wow all ages with her entertaining bubble skill and humor - register everyone attending for one of 3 sessions. Sponsored by Hudson Preschool Parents.

It's time for summer fun with the amazing Bubble Lady, Susan Durante! She will wow all ages with her entertaining bubble skill and humor - register everyone attending for one of 3 sessions. Sponsored by Hudson Preschool Parents.

The Rockin' Robots are back to kick off our Summer Reading Program - Libraries Rock! - with their one-of-a-kind high energy show. All ages are welcome to rock and roll with the robots.  Sponsored by Hudson Preschool Parents.

It's time for summer fun with the amazing Bubble Lady, Susan Durante! She will wow all ages with her entertaining bubble skill and humor - register everyone attending for one of 3 sessions. Sponsored by Hudson Preschool Parents.

Visit our booth at Northeast Ohio Parent's Fun at First and Main event for fun and prizes!

Tweens and Teens in Grades 4-12, are you interested in being a big buddy for our Summer Reading Buddies Program? Help younger kids improve their reading skills and confidence by reading to and with them! This mandatory training at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 5th will prepare you to read with your younger buddies during the summer. The dates to read to younger buddies include: June 12, 19, 26 and July 3, 10 and 17. In order to be a big buddy, please fill out the parental consent form found here: https://www.hudsonlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/volunteer-information-form.pdf and bring it to the training. 

Has your child ever wanted to learn more about musical theater, and get to participate in a scene or two? The Musical Theater Project of Northeast Ohio will present an interactive workshop based on several scenes and songs from The Wizard of Oz, and will involve participants in improvisation, performance, and discussion of the scenes. Themes covered will include friendship, discovering your dreams, overcoming obstacles, and the meaning of home. Specifically focused for children entering grades 2-5, this fun, friendly environment will inspire your child’s creativity and imagination! 

We will have a short break in the middle of the workshop, during which time library staff will serve a small snack and drink. Please be sure to list all allergies in the space provided on the registration page.

Registration is required and begins on May 6. Children must be entering grades 2-5 only.

Discover the joy of family music! Join teacher David Palomo from Music Together Summit. Babies 6 to 24 months and their caregivers are invited to a play, rattle and sing at a developmentally appropriate music program. Siblings are welcomed though the class will be geared towards babies under 24 months of age.  Music Together Summit is part of an international recognized organization, Music Together Worldwide, and focuses on a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes adult involvement.

Discover the joy of family music! Families with children of all ages are invited join teacher David Palomo from Music Together Summit to make some music and have fun together! Music Together Summit is part of an international recognized organization, Music Together Worldwide, and focuses on a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes adult involvement.

NEW SESSION ADDED
Due to the demand a new Noon session has been added! 

Discover the joy of family music! Families with children of all ages are invited join teacher David Palomo from Music Together Summit to make some music and have fun together! Music Together Summit is part of an international recognized organization, Music Together Worldwide, and focuses on a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes adult involvement.