Library Events

Join the Hudson Library & Historical Society for an in-person program on dragonflies and damselflies with conservation specialist, Judy Semroc. Predating dinosaurs, dragonflies and damselflies play a key role in our ecosystems. Whether it's helping to track the quality of fresh bodies of water or the changes in the climate, these aerial acrobats also protect us from harmful insects and agricultural pests. This program is presented in partnership with Friends of Hudson Parks

Learn how to easily navigate, create, and manage spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. This introductory virtual class will cover the basics of Microsoft Excel including how to navigate workbooks and sheets, enter data, basic formatting, along with common introductory formulas and functions. This class is designed for those with little to no experience using Microsoft Excel, or for those who have not used the program for some time and would like a refresher course. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are required.

At the Edge of Empire is an epic story of modern China that weaves a riveting family memoir with vital reporting, and an essential work for understanding China today. Kirkus Reviews opines, “[A] fascinating, ambitiously textured narrative…Wong capably interweaves intimate details with broader truths. A well-written, multilayered work of poignant familial memories and personal reflection.” This program is part of the Hudson Library & Historical Society’s China Month, exploring the rich history, arts, and culture of China. 

The Akron ZooMobile program is coming to the Hudson Library and Historical Society on Friday, September 6 @11:00. The program is geared for children ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome. Come learn about the many super powers that are in the animal kingdom!

*Please register once per family*

Virtually explore the largest “Chinatown” in the world as part of Hudson Library’s Tour of China programming series. Located on the lower east side of the island of Manhattan, we will experience vibrant Doyers Street, depicted in countless films, TV shows, and even music videos, and learn the history of why it was called “The Bloody Angle.” Enjoy the hustle and bustle of other distinctive Chinatown streets to see the 150-year-old general store, the “Chinese Diamond District,” authentic Chinese markets, and much more.  This is a one-time special streaming event that will not be recorded.

Join us this fall 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! 
We’ll have two each month; the first Saturday from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. and second Tuesday from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. 
For students in Kindergarten through 5th grade, meets in the computer lab on the second floor. 
Space is limited. 
Registration is required. This is the Saturday Coding Club
Sponsored by Burton D. Morgan Foundation.
 

Verona Quartet, acclaimed as an “outstanding ensemble…cohesive yet full of temperament” (The New York Times), has firmly established itself amongst the most distinguished ensembles on the chamber music scene today. The concert will feature works by Mozart, Britten, and Verdi. 

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 you will sign up for a time slot when you arrive. Registration is required once per family. 
 

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 not required.
 

This storytime is for 2-year-olds with a caregiver. There will be stories, songs, rhymes, and more for terrific toddlers! Registration is required.

Babies up to 24 months old with a caregiver will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and activities. Registration is required. 

Join certified yoga instructor Jodi Fill for a series of in-person, gentle flow yoga classes for all levels. These classes will be held in the Flood Room on Mondays at 12 p.m. September 9, 16, and 23 and will last approximately 60 minutes. Please register for each class individually.  

Join Pulitzer Prize finalist and author Annie Jacobsen, who will discuss her newest book, Nuclear War: A Scenario. In this harrowing, engrossing read, Jacobsen examines the ticking-clock scenario of what would unfold in the seconds, minutes, and hours following the launch of a nuclear attack against the United States, and in so doing, exposes what the government and military do not want to the public to understand about the current state of nuclear weapons. This program is generously funded by the The Perry Noe STEAM Programming Fund.

Stories and a craft for independent 4 & 5 year olds. For this storytime, children attend without a caregiver, but the caregiver must remain in the library. Registration is required.

This is a one-time streaming event and will not be recorded.
The library, in collaboration with the Cleveland Museum of Art’s award-winning distance learning program, will present a virtual livestreamed presentation on Six Dynasties of Chinese Painting. This program will highlight a selection of the museum’s most important paintings that cover six different dynasties, including the modern era. These paintings represent various subject matter, from figures, landscapes, animals, birds, and flowers to religious and historic themes; their dates of acquisition range from the museum’s founding years to the most recent additions, demonstrating a continuous commitment to Chinese painting, a field that has always been the strongest asset of the Chinese collection. This program is part of the Hudson Library’s “Tour of China” month exploring the rich history, arts and culture of China. 

An engaging storytime for children ages 2-3 with a caregiver. You and your toddler will explore stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Registration is required.

Babies up to 24 months old with a caregiver will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and activities. Registration is required. 

During orientation training, learn about the Creativity Lab’s policies and best practices on how to use the audio production equipment. Upon completion of the orientation program, participants may register for a two-hour independent session, where they can create their own content. All individuals interested in using the Hudson Library & Historical Society’s Creativity Lab to independently record their own video projects must first complete this mandatory one-hour orientation training session.

Join us this fall 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! 

We’ll have two each month; the first Saturday from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. and second Tuesday from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

For students in Kindergarten through 5th grade, meets in the computer lab on the second floor.
Space is limited. 
Registration is required. This is the Tuesday Coding Club
Sponsored by Burton D. Morgan Foundation.

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 not required.