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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Family Drop-In Story
Monday, Jun. 16, 10:00 a.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Join us Monday - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for a drop in family storytime in the children's department!  There will be songs, rhymes, and stories for everyone!  Family storytimes are all ages but the books are geard towards ages 2-5. No registration required. 
Drop-In Babytime
Monday, Jun. 16, 11:00 a.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Join us Monday - Thursday at 11:00 a.m. for a drop in baby storytime in the children's department!  There will be songs, rhymes, and stories for everyone! Babytimes are for babies ages 0-24 mo. No registration required. 
Jungle Terry and Fri
Monday, Jun. 16, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Jungle Terry and his animal friends will be here at the library on Monday June 16 at 3 pm! Registration is required for this entertaining and educational fan-favorite show.
Virtual Book Club: <
Monday, Jun. 16, 7 p.m.
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 A Town with Half the Lights On by Page Getz, a quirky and charming epistolary novel about a family of culture-shocked Brooklynites transplanted to Goodnight, Kansas. In Goodnight there are more wind chimes than people, so it is easily the talk of the town when Sid Solvang and his family move into a falling down Victorian home they inherit. While adjusting to life and the differences compared to their previous home in Brooklyn, the Solvang Family finds themselves the new owners of the May Day Diner, a restaurant that is under threat of demolition. Told through letters, notes, diary entries and a town newspaper, A Town with Half the Lights On proves that home isn’t just the place you live, family isn’t just your relatives, and it’s almost never easy to find the courage to do what’s right.  
Architecture of Huds
Tuesday, Jun. 17, 10 a.m.
Get an introduction to the architectural history of Hudson with a tour of the downtown area focusing on the different styles and history of area homes and buildings, including the clock tower, Brewster Mansion, town hall and more. Find out why Hudson streets and buildings are said to define the image of the Western Reserve. All walking tours are weather dependent and meet at the entrance to the library. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Family Drop-In Story
Tuesday, Jun. 17, 10:00 a.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Join us Monday - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for a drop in family storytime in the children's department!  There will be songs, rhymes, and stories for everyone!  Family storytimes are all ages but the books are geard towards ages 2-5. No registration required. 
Drop-In Babytime
Tuesday, Jun. 17, 11:00 a.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Join us Monday - Thursday at 11:00 a.m. for a drop in baby storytime in the children's department!  There will be songs, rhymes, and stories for everyone! Babytimes are for babies ages 0-24 mo. No registration required. 
Lunch Bunch
Tuesday, Jun. 17, 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 2025! 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 consecutive Tuesdays, June 17 – July 22, 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 2025. 
Reading Buddies (Gra
Tuesday, Jun. 17, 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. 
Reading Buddies (Gra
Tuesday, Jun. 17, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Young readers will join up with an older buddy to get help reading!  This buddy system is to help encourage young students to read by pairing up with an older peer for help and encouragement! For students in grades K-2. Registration is required.
VIRTUAL: Professor o
Tuesday, Jun. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Please note: Due to unforseen circumstances this program has been shifted to a virtual event and will be held on Zoom. Participants will receive a link to join the program in their email the day of the event. 
Leah Litman, professor of law and former Supreme Court clerk, brings her signature wit to the question of what’s gone wrong at the Supreme Court. How did we get here and what can we do about it? In Lawless, she gives us the tools we need to understand the law, the dynamics of courts, and the stakes of this current moment. Publisher’s Weekly characterizes the book as a “clear-eyed and alarming view of a court captured by far-right conspiracy theories.” 
Family Drop-In Story
Wednesday, Jun. 18, 10:00 a.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Join us Monday - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for a drop in family storytime in the children's department!  There will be songs, rhymes, and stories for everyone!  Family storytimes are all ages but the books are geard towards ages 2-5. No registration required. 
Drop-In Babytime
Wednesday, Jun. 18, 11:00 a.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Join us Monday - Thursday at 11:00 a.m. for a drop in baby storytime in the children's department!  There will be songs, rhymes, and stories for everyone! Babytimes are for babies ages 0-24 mo. No registration required. 
Game Night at the Li
Wednesday, Jun. 18, 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.
Conversation Club
Thursday, Jun. 19, 1-2 (Every other Thursday, 1-2 p.m.)
Join us at the library for our ESL Conversation Club, a relaxed and friendly space to practice speaking English! Whether you’re just starting out or want to improve your fluency, this club is a great way to meet new people and build your confidence in everyday conversation.
Each session includes fun topics, simple activities, and plenty of time to chat. All English language learners are welcome—no registration required and no pressure! Come as you are and practice your English in a supportive environment.
Let’s talk, learn, and connect—together!
Invention Project -
Thursday, Jun. 19, 2:00 p.m.
In this global adventure, children design, build and test a device to launch rubber ducks. First, they collect and budget “quack coins” to buy materials for creating their device. Following step-by-step instructions, they build a launcher. Then they launch their ducks around the world in an exciting effort to visit famous landmarks while putting the physics concepts of trajectory and velocity to the test.. Attendance at all three sessions is encouraged. For Grades 3-8.         
Family Drop-In Story
Thursday, Jun. 19, 10:00 a.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Join us Monday - Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for a drop in family storytime in the children's department!  There will be songs, rhymes, and stories for everyone!  Family storytimes are all ages but the books are geard towards ages 2-5. No registration required. 
Drop-In Babytime
Thursday, Jun. 19, 11:00 a.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Join us Monday - Thursday at 11:00 a.m. for a drop in baby storytime in the children's department!  There will be songs, rhymes, and stories for everyone! Babytimes are for babies ages 0-24 mo. No registration required. 
IN-PERSON: Intermedi
Thursday, Jun. 19, 2 p.m.
Continue to build your confidence and comfort using Microsoft Excel. During this intermediate course, learn how to use additional functions and features in Microsoft Excel to format, interpret, analyze and display data. Specific topics demonstrated will include working with multiple worksheets, creating and customizing charts, tables and graphics, and techniques to sort and filter your data. Completion of the library’s introductory course or previous experience using Excel is required.
Dungeons and Dragons
Thursday, Jun. 19, 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.
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