Calendar of Events

Families are welcome to bring their children of all ages and enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories together. Stories will be geared towards ages 2-5. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phono...read more

Caregivers and their toddlers ages 2-3 will explore stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes tak...read more

Babies 6-24 months with a caregiver are welcome to join us and enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and activities. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and l...read more

Join us at the library for A Walk Through Memory and Renewal in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of September 11. This virtual visit takes us to Lower Manhattan in New York City, home of the World Trade Center site—a place that stands as a powerful symbol of resilience, remembrance, and r...read more

We will share stories and rhymes before bedtime so please come in your jammies and stuffies are not required but are definitely encouraged! This storytime is geared to children ages 2-6 with a caregiver, but all ages welcome. Our storytimes aim to develop...read more

Please note this program was originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 24.  Because the speaker's schedule no longer allows for travel, the event will now be held virtually. Andrew Sorkin will not be appearing at the Hudson Library & Historical Society.&nb...read more

Stories and crafts for independent 4 & 5 year-olds. Caregivers must remain in the library during this story time. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awar...read more

Caregivers and their toddlers ages 2-3 will explore stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes tak...read more

Babies 6-24 months with a caregiver are welcome to join us and enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and activities. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and l...read more

Your smartphone can do much more than make calls and send texts. Discover useful features that can make everyday tasks easier, from scanning documents and translating text to finding lost devices and using accessibility tools. Whether you're an Android or iPhone user, you'll leave with pract...read more

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 will be sent out before the program. This program is for grades 7 and up. This program is virtual.

Stories and crafts for independent 4 & 5 year-olds. Caregivers must remain in the library during this story time. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awar...read more

Explore the cultures, histories, and contemporary voices of Quebec’s 11 Indigenous nations through the McCord Stewart Museum’s Indigenous Voices of Today exhibition as part of the library's Tour of Québec. This virtual program features a guided tour of cultural ...read more

Caregivers and their toddlers ages 2-3 will explore stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes tak...read more

Families are welcome to bring their children of all ages and enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories together. Stories will be geared towards ages 2-5. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phono...read more

Learn and create after school! Children grades 3 and up are invited to come and learn how to make a Minecraft Bobblehead that will be printed on our 3D printer.  Registration is required and space is limited 

Registration for the main room is currently full. This registration is for the overflow room, which is conveniently located next door to the main room and features a large video wall display of the event.The library welcomes television personality and&nbs...read more

Have you ever wanted the book club experience without the pressure of reading the book in advance? Do you knit, crochet, sew, color, or just like to admire other people’s crafts? If so, this is the book club for you! Bring your current WIP (work in progress) and work on it ...read more

Registration for the main room is currently full. Seats are still available in the overflow room, which is conveniently located next door to the main room and features a large video wall display of the event. The library welcomes television personality and&nbs...read more

Let your creativity come to life with this process art opportunity for our smallest artists. Join us at in the Teen Room at 10:00am for a story and some fun messy art. This event is geared towards children 1-3 with a grown up. Registration is required.   Wear ...read more

Let your creativity come to life with this process art opportunity for our little artists. Join us in the Teen Room at 11:00am for a story and some fun messy art. This event is geared towards children 3-5 with a grown up. Registration is required.   Wear ...read more

Students in grades 2-5 are invited to join us as we welcome Gargi Bhaduri! Gargi is an associate professor and program lead at the Kent State University's School of Fashion as well as the owner and founder of Weave-n-Wonder. In this workshop led by Gargi, students will learn about patterns ...read more

Swing into the golden age of jazz with the Akron Symphonic Winds Big Band! Join us for an exciting concert celebrating the timeless sounds of America’s big band era. Featuring beloved classics made famous by legendary ensembles and bandleaders, this performance showcases the energy, elega...read more

Kids are invited to visit the library and practice their reading skills with a real dog! All dogs are certified therapy dogs, and they enjoy all types of children’s books! The program is one hour, with 15-minute time slots for each family. We will meet in the children’s department, and y...read more

Families are welcome to bring their children of all ages and enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories together. Stories will be geared towards ages 2-5. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phono...read more

Caregivers and their toddlers ages 2-3 will explore stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes tak...read more

Babies 6-24 months with a caregiver are welcome to join us and enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and activities. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and l...read more

Cookbook Club is for students in grades 3-6 who love cooking and enjoy eating delicious new foods! Students will explore the MasterChef Junior Cookbook while they try new foods and learn new skills. At our book club meeting on Monday, September 14 we will each bring a dish from the cookboo...read more

Families are welcome to bring their children of all ages and enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories together. Stories will be geared towards ages 2-5. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phono...read more

Join us at the Hudson Library Memory Café for a fun mix of brain teasers while learning useful tips to strengthen memory and improve everyday recall. Family members and caregivers will also gain practical ideas for keeping the mind active each day, along with helpful adaptation strategies to ...read more

Caregivers and their toddlers ages 2-3 will explore stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes tak...read more

Babies 6-24 months with a caregiver are welcome to join us and enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and activities. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and l...read more

We will share stories and rhymes before bedtime so please come in your jammies and stuffies are not required but are definitely encouraged! This storytime is geared to children ages 2-6 with a caregiver, but all ages welcome. Our storytimes aim to develop...read more

The library is thrilled to welcome the bestselling and award-winning author, Lisa Scottoline for a discussion about her latest novel This Changes Everything. Praised by bestselling author Laura Dave as an “empowering thriller that is also a touching ode to female friendship&rdqu...read more

Stories and crafts for independent 4 & 5 year-olds. Caregivers must remain in the library during this story time. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awar...read more

Caregivers and their toddlers ages 2-3 will explore stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes tak...read more

Join us at the library on Wednesday, September 16 at 11:00 a.m. for a virtual tour of the historic Old Town of Heidelberg, Germany. This picturesque city in southwestern Germany dates to 1196 and is renowned for its rich intellectual and cultural legacy. The city’s skyline is defined by the ic...read more

Babies 6-24 months with a caregiver are welcome to join us and enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and activities. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and l...read more

Curious about ChatGPT? Learn practical ways AI can help with everyday tasks such as planning trips, brainstorming ideas, organizing projects, understanding complicated information, and more. We'll also discuss why AI sometimes gets things wrong, how to recognize its limitations, and how to write...read more

Teens in the process of looking for a first job are invited to get help with resumes and prepare for interviews on Wednesday evenings with Kellie, one of our library staff members who has her bachelor's in business administration. Book a tim...read more

Stories and crafts for independent 4 & 5 year-olds. Caregivers must remain in the library during this story time. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awar...read more

Caregivers and their toddlers ages 2-3 will explore stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes tak...read more

Families are welcome to bring their children of all ages and enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories together. Stories will be geared towards ages 2-5. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phono...read more

ESOL Conversation Club is 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 activi...read more

Start coding with our after school coding club and FieroCode! We meet the third Thursday of each month. Registration is required and space is limited. 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 c...read more

Disagreement is a healthy part of communication and dialogue, yet the average person would rather go to the dentist than have a twenty-minute conversation with someone they strongly disagree with. However, disagreement is both inevitable and essential for everything; from navigating decisions at hom...read more

Have you ever wanted the book club experience without the pressure of reading the book in advance? Do you knit, crochet, sew, color, or just like to admire other people’s crafts? If so, this is the book club for you! Bring your current WIP (work in progress) and work on it ...read more

Zumbini is an interactive music and movement program for children 0-5 with their caregiver(s). Join licensed instructor Abby Ferriot for singing, dancing and playing together!9:30am: infants - 2 years old10:30am: infants - 2 years old11:30am: ages 3-5

Zumbini is an interactive music and movement program for children 0-5 with their caregiver(s). Join licensed instructor Abby Ferriot for singing, dancing and playing together!9:30am: infants - 2 years old10:30am: infants - 2 years old11:30am: ages 3-5

Zumbini is an interactive music and movement program for children 0-5 with their caregiver(s). Join licensed instructor Abby Ferriot for singing, dancing and playing together!9:30am: infants - 2 years old10:30am: infants - 2 years old11:30am: ages 3-5

Come mine and craft on our multiplayer Minecraft servers! This program will take place upstairs in the computer lab. No prior knowledge of Minecraft is needed, but we are playing on computers and the game feels different with a keyboard and mouse! Grades 2-5.

The library will host a baking demonstration with Ann LoParo of Annie’s Signature Sweets where she will demonstrate how to make tarte au sucre, also known as sugar pie, a popular French-Canadian dessert. This event is part of the Hudson Library’s “Tour of Quebec” programming ...read more

One Saturday a month we'll meet in person for a fantasy adventure! For grades 7-12. This program will be two hours long, run as single stand-alone one-shots, so players can join at any time. Prior knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons is useful, but not necessary. Players must arrive with a characte...read more

Sign up today for our free 2-month subscription boxes for students in grades K-12A librarian will contact you to when your Library Book Box is ready for pick-up. The boxes contain 2 library books and other fun goodies. Spots are limited to so sign up today!Registration is required, along with a...read more

Families are welcome to bring their children of all ages and enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories together. Stories will be geared towards ages 2-5. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phono...read more

As part of the library’s Tour of Quebec month, join us for a screening of Sounds of Quebec, a documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes of one of Quebec's most beloved folk ensembles, Le Vent du Nord. Sounds of Quebec is an episode of ECG Productions’ acclaimed Sounds of ...read more

Caregivers and their toddlers ages 2-3 will explore stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes tak...read more

Babies 6-24 months with a caregiver are welcome to join us and enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and activities. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and l...read more

Welcome back to Art Smart, everybody! This month we will be diving into the painting technique of Pointillism, exploring how small dots were used in creating a greater picture! Students will learn about the artists who adopted this technique, the different way...read more

Please note this is not an author program but rather a (fun) book discussion with other book worms.  In this compelling historical novel inspired by true events in Quebec during the 1950s and 1960s, two sisters are separated by circumstances beyond their control. As their lives unfold alon...read more

Families are welcome to bring their children of all ages and enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories together. Stories will be geared towards ages 2-5. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phono...read more

Caregivers and their toddlers ages 2-3 will explore stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes tak...read more

Babies 6-24 months with a caregiver are welcome to join us and enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and activities. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and l...read more

We will share stories and rhymes before bedtime so please come in your jammies and stuffies are not required but are definitely encouraged! This storytime is geared to children ages 2-6 with a caregiver, but all ages welcome. Our storytimes aim to develop...read more

In Soccer Dad, Murray recounts his time as a sports-ambivalent writer who saw his daughter from the kiddie leagues through the youth soccer gauntlet to a coveted Division I scholarship. While his daughter, Scout, had a love for the sport at a young age, her passion pulled th...read more

Stories and crafts for independent 4 & 5 year-olds. Caregivers must remain in the library during this story time. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awar...read more

Caregivers and their toddlers ages 2-3 will explore stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes tak...read more

Babies 6-24 months with a caregiver are welcome to join us and enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and activities. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and l...read more

Remember making the perfect mixtape? Learn how today's music streaming services work while creating your own personalized digital playlist. Discover favorite songs from the past, explore new music, and build a soundtrack around a theme, memory, or special interest. We'll also cover the basic...read more

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 will be sent out before the program. This program is for grades 7 and up. This program is virtual.

Professor and legal analyst, Barbara McQuade returns to discuss her latest book, The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government. The New York Times bestselling author and former U.S. Attorney offers a piercing, urgent, and deeply informed expose on the...read more

Stories and crafts for independent 4 & 5 year-olds. Caregivers must remain in the library during this story time. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awar...read more

This tour has been reschedule from Thursday, August 13, 10 a.m.Hudson, once called the “citadel of abolitionism,” was an active stop on the Underground Railroad and was the childhood home of abolitionist John Brown. Discover the homes, sites and people that played a significant role in t...read more

Caregivers and their toddlers ages 2-3 will explore stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes tak...read more

Families are welcome to bring their children of all ages and enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories together. Stories will be geared towards ages 2-5. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phono...read more

Have you ever wanted the book club experience without the pressure of reading the book in advance? Do you knit, crochet, sew, color, or just like to admire other people’s crafts? If so, this is the book club for you! Bring your current WIP (work in progress) and work on it ...read more

Experience a virtual journey through Old Québec—one of North America’s most historic and picturesque cities during the Hudson Library & Historical Society's Tour of Québec Month. From the iconic Château Frontenac and the dramatic cliffs above the St. Lawrence ...read more

Join the Hudson Library in welcoming Jungle Terry and his friends. This fun and entertaining animal show patrons of all ages will get to meet friends that are usually found in the Jungle. Registration is required.  

Families are welcome to bring their children of all ages and enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories together. Stories will be geared towards ages 2-5. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phono...read more

Caregivers and their toddlers ages 2-3 will explore stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes tak...read more

Babies 6-24 months with a caregiver are welcome to join us and enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and activities. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and l...read more

Welcome back to Art Smart, everybody! This month we will be diving into the painting technique of Pointillism, exploring how small dots were used in creating a greater picture! Students will learn about the artists who adopted this technique, the different way...read more

As part of the library's tour of Quebec program series, Sylvain Charlebois, author and Canadian food expert, will join us for a virtual discussion about the history of poutine. In Poutine Nation: Lessons from the Unglamorous Rise of a Canadian Culinary Icon, Charlebois traces the evolution of po...read more

Families are welcome to bring their children of all ages and enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories together. Stories will be geared towards ages 2-5. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phono...read more

Caregivers and their toddlers ages 2-3 will explore stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes tak...read more

Babies 6-24 months with a caregiver are welcome to join us and enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and activities. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and l...read more

Uh-oh! A Fire-type and a Water-type Pokémon aren't getting along! Can you help them understand each other?At September's Pokémon Club, choose your own Fire-type and Water-type Pokémon, imagine what caused their disagreement, and create a Pokémon journal entry abou...read more

We will share stories and rhymes before bedtime so please come in your jammies and stuffies are not required but are definitely encouraged! This storytime is geared to children ages 2-6 with a caregiver, but all ages welcome. Our storytimes aim to develop...read more

Stories and crafts for independent 4 & 5 year-olds. Caregivers must remain in the library during this story time. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awar...read more

Caregivers and their toddlers ages 2-3 will explore stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes tak...read more

Babies 6-24 months with a caregiver are welcome to join us and enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and activities. Our storytimes aim to develop important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and l...read more

AI can now create realistic photos, videos, and voices, making it harder than ever to tell what's real online. Explore examples of deepfakes and AI-generated media, learn how misinformation spreads, and discover strategies for evaluating digital content more carefully. Through interactive exampl...read more

Children in kindergarten through second grade are invited to join our book club with a loved one. We meet on the last Monday of each month at 4:45 to discuss our monthly read. This month we are reading Henry Heckelbeck Gets a Dragon by Wanda Coven. Copies of this book will be available at the childr...read more