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.

Did you miss a program? Check out our past event podcasts and videos.

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Escape from Oz - Tee
Tuesday, Jul. 8, 3:00 p.m.

Grab some popular or wicked friends to race against the Clock of the Time Dragon to escape Oz! Teams of four will test their cunning and compete for the fastest time. Teams can enjoy some treats and watch Wicked while they wait. A prize for the fastest team! Prior knowledge of OZ is helpful but not required. Registration is required. For teens entering grades 6-12.

Teen Art: Handmade F
Thursday, Jul. 10, 3:00 p.m.
Stop by the teen room at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10th to make some patches that you can use to decorate jackets, pants, bags, anything! For grades 6 and up. 
Mixing & Musical Col
Saturday, Jul. 12, 1:00
Join Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & Art Therapist, Melissa Hladek, for a 1-hour group art therapy session focused on color mixing, music & art. Note: This session is for grades 6-12th. The session for k-5th graders is from 11am-12pm
Reading Buddies (Gra
Tuesday, Jul. 15, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Older students who love reading and wish to spread that joy with young readers are encouraged to join us for Reading Buddies! You'll be paired with a variety of younger buddies for the afternoon! Older buddies should be students in grades 5-12. Registration is required. 
Dungeons and Dragons
Wednesday, Jul. 16, 6:00 p.m.
Join our long standing dungeons and dragons group on zoom for our next adventure! We are running Dungeon of the Mad Mage. You will need an account on DND Beyond and Roll20 -- all links and information will be sent out before the program. You can hop in at any time! For grades 7-12.

This program is virtual.
Dungeons and Dragons
Thursday, Jul. 17, 4:30 p.m.
Join our long standing dungeons and dragons group on zoom for our next adventure! We are running Dungeon of the Mad Mage. You will need an account on DND Beyond and Roll20 -- all links and information will be sent out before the program. You can hop in at any time! For grades 4-7.
This program is virtual.
Dungeons and Dragons
Friday, Jul. 18, 3:30 p.m.
Join our long standing dungeons and dragons group in person for our next adventure! We will be running various one shots! This program is for grades 5 and up. More information will be sent out prior to the program.
Color Our World Tie
Monday, Jul. 21, 2:00
Bring your own white shirt or bandana to tie-dye. Rubber bands, gloves, dye, and bags will be provided. If you have a specific style you like (for example, a spiral or stripes) feel free to pre-rubber band at home. Dress for a mess! *register each person individually*

NOTE: This session is for ages 11 and up. The kids session for ages 6-10 is at 1:00. Registration is required.

Rain date: July 25th @ 1:00
Pressed Flower Bookm
Tuesday, Jul. 22, 3:00

Tweens and Teens entering grades 5-8 are invited to join us on Tuesday, July 22 at 3:00 to make and design their own pressed flower bookmarks. All materials will be provided.

*Registration is required*

Coding Club (Grades
Monday, Jul. 28, 2:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Join us for our Coding Clubs with FieroCode! 
If you want your kid to learn important tech skills and have fun along the way, we’d love to see them there! They’ll work on basic computer skills, learn how to make websites, video games, apps, animations, and more!
So kiddos, come have fun, make friends, and create cool stuff with us!
No coding experience required! 
For students entering grades 3 and up and meets in the computer lab on the second floor. 
Space is limited. 
Registration is required.
Sponsored by Burton D. Morgan Foundation.
 
Coding Club (Grades
Monday, Jul. 28, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Join us for our Coding Clubs with FieroCode! 
If you want your kid to learn important tech skills and have fun along the way, we’d love to see them there! They’ll work on basic computer skills, learn how to make websites, video games, apps, animations, and more!
So kiddos, come have fun, make friends, and create cool stuff with us!
No coding experience required! 
For students entering grades 3 and up and meets in the computer lab on the second floor. 
Space is limited. 
Registration is required.
Sponsored by Burton D. Morgan Foundation.
 
Reading Buddies (Gra
Tuesday, Jul. 29, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Older students who love reading and wish to spread that joy with young readers are encouraged to join us for Reading Buddies! You'll be paired with a variety of younger buddies for the afternoon! Older buddies should be students in grades 5-12. Registration is required. 
Battle of the Books
Wednesday, Jul. 30, 6:30 p.m.
Watch our book trivia team of 6th-8th graders battle against teams from the Akron-Summit County, Hudson, Cuyahoga Falls and Twinsburg public libraries in a competition held at the Twinsburg Public Library. 

This year's battle books are: 
The Mossheart's Promise by Rebecca Mix
Small Spaces by Katherine Arden
Other Words For Home by Jasmine Warga 
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling
 
Glow in the Dark Sna
Friday, Aug. 1, 2:00

Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to come and create their own glow in the dark masterpieces. Snacks will be provided to feed your creativity.

*Registration is required*

Game Night at the Li
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m.
Join us for a night of board gaming as we bring out our collection of board games to play. Feel free to bring your own game to show others! Everyone is welcome to join, but this event is suggested for ages 8 and up. 
Teen Art Exposition
Monday, Aug. 25
Grades 6-12 bring in your finished design between July 2nd and August 2nd and we will display your artwork (like an art show!) until the week of August 25th. Ideas include Drawing, Painting, Collage, Digital Art, and Fabric Arts.  
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