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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F E A T U R E D   E V E N T
Winter in Wonderland
Saturday, Dec. 16, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
There will be wintry family fun at this special Open House in the Children's Room - crafts, games, a snowball fight, and a Mad Science dry ice demonstration, plus a visit from a special polar friend! Please register, but drop by any time between 11am and 3pm.

 
STEAM Storytime
Friday, Dec. 1, 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Young children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us at the library for STEAM Storytime! Each month, we will enjoy stories, songs, play, and a craft as we explore a new topic related to STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, or math. We hope to inspire our future scientists, inventors, artists, and leaders … and have fun, too!

Choose a session to attend, either 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Registration is required for each child attending, and registration will be separate each month. Caregivers must attend this program with their children. 
 
STEAM Storytime
Friday, Dec. 1, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Young children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us at the library for STEAM Storytime! Each month, we will enjoy stories, songs, play, and a craft as we explore a new topic related to STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, or math. We hope to inspire our future scientists, inventors, artists, and leaders … and have fun, too!

Choose a session to attend, either 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Registration is required for each child attending, and registration will be separate each month. Caregivers must attend this program with their children. 
 
Apollo’s Fire
Saturday, Dec. 2, 11:00 a.m.
Chill Out with Apollo's Fire as they play winter songs from around the world! Families are encouraged to come together to enjoy this unique, interactive concert. Please register once for each family.
Monday Family Drop-I
Monday, Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m.
Young children of all ages and their caregivers enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories together. Recommended for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Registration not required. 
Monday Totally Three
Monday, Dec. 4, 10:15 a.m.
Stories and fun that are dedicated to your energetic three year old. Caregivers must attend with their child. Registration is required. Please only register for one storytime per session.
Monday Babytime
Monday, Dec. 4, 11:00 a.m.
Enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs & activities. 6-24 months with a caregiver. Registration is required. Please only register for one storytime per session.
Creativity Lab Orien
Monday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m.
All individuals interested in using the Hudson Library & Historical Society’s Creativity Lab to independently record their own podcast or audio recordings must first complete this mandatory one-hour orientation training session. 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.
Invention Project -
Monday, Dec. 4, 4:30 p.m. (Monday, December 4, Tuesday, December 5, & Wednesday, December 6, 4:30 p.m.)
Discover your tech abilities as you program your very own Bot ANN-E! Explore the many uses of robots, use design engineering to create a futuristic farm, and then put Bot ANN-E to the test. Imagine all the landscapes, cities, and worlds your Bot might navigate!

For grades 3-5. This program is three consecutive sessions and it is recommended to attend all three. Please register once for all three sessions.

Sponsored by the Burton D. Morgan Foundation.
Tuesday My Time for
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m.
Stories and a craft for independent 4 & 5 year olds. Children attend this storytime without their caregiver, but the caregiver must remain in the library. Registration is required. Please register for only one storytime per session.
Tuesday Tales for Tw
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 10:15 a.m.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and more for terrific toddlers! Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required. Please only register for one storytime per session.
Tuesday Babytime
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 11:00 a.m.
Enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs & activities. 6-24 months with a caregiver. Registration is required. Please only register for one storytime per session.
Tuesday Family Drop-
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1:30 p.m.
Young children of all ages and their caregivers enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories together. Recommended for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Registration not required. 
Invention Project -
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 4:30 p.m. (Monday, December 4, Tuesday, December 5, & Wednesday, December 6, 4:30 p.m.)
Discover your tech abilities as you program your very own Bot ANN-E! Explore the many uses of robots, use design engineering to create a futuristic farm, and then put Bot ANN-E to the test. Imagine all the landscapes, cities, and worlds your Bot might navigate!

For grades 3-5. This program is three consecutive sessions and it is recommended to attend all three. Please register once for all three sessions.

Sponsored by the Burton D. Morgan Foundation.
Goblins & Galaxies,
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m.
On Tuesday, December 5, at 7 p.m., The Hudson Library’s Goblins & Galaxies, a Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club, will meet to discuss Dune, by Frank Herbert, a Hugo and Nebula award-winning author. Known as perhaps the grandest epic in science fiction, Dune was adapted into a major motion picture in 2021. 
Wednesday Family Sto
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m.
Young children of all ages and their caregivers enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories together. Recommended for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required. Please only register for one storytime per session.
Wednesday Twos and T
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 10:15 a.m.
You and your toddler will explore stories, songs, rhymes and more! Ages 2-3 with a caregiver. Registration is required. Please only register for one storytime per session.
Wednesday Babytime
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 11:00 a.m.
Enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs & activities. 6-24 months with a caregiver. Registration is required. Please only register for one storytime per session.
Wednesday My Time fo
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1:30 p.m.
Stories and a craft for independent 4 & 5 year olds. Children attend this storytime without their caregiver, but the caregiver must remain in the library. Registration is required. Please register for only one storytime per session.
Chapter Chatter
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 4:30 p.m.
Join us after school for a different story each week! You can grab a snack, grab a seat and turn on your listening ears and listen to a fairytale, mystery, fiction or learn some new facts! This fun book club is for students entering 1-4 grade. Registration is required. 
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