Library Events

On Wednesday, May 31, 7:00 p.m. The Hudson Library’s Goblins & Galaxies, a Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club, will meet to discuss, 2015 Hugo Award winner The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. 

Join us for an in-person author event on Monday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. with bestselling author Kate White, to discuss her newest book, Between Two Strangers. A woman receives a bewildering inheritance that may have something to do with her past in this twisty and addictive psychological thriller from  White, who Entertainment Weekly calls “impossible to outwit.” Please note that this event is not virtual but will be held IN PERSON at the Hudson Library & Historical Society.

Learn how to give your podcasts and other audio files a professional polish using Audacity, a free and open-source sound recording and audio editing program. Learn how to load audio files into the program, edit files and export the final product into mp3 and wav formats. Please bring your own headphones for this class (if you have them). Advanced mouse and keyboard skills are required.  

The library will offer a four-week session of in-person, gentle flow yoga classes for all levels. These classes will be held in the Flood Room on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. June 8, 15, 22, and 29. Each class is taught by certified yoga instructor, Jodi Fill, lasting approximately 60 minutes. Please make sure to bring your own yoga mat and any other equipment you may need.  
 

Learn to find grant resources and identify potential funders at a virtual workshop that will offer tips and suggestions on how best to identify funding sources for non-profit organizations and highlight the electronic resources available for free at the library. This virtual workshop will include a demonstration of Foundation Directory Online that can be accessed from the library, and a brief overview of Candid's Seals of Transparency, a profile to help nonprofits demonstrate their transparency to potential funders and donors. 

The library will offer a four-week session of in-person, gentle flow yoga classes for all levels. These classes will be held in the Flood Room on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. June 8, 15, 22, and 29. Each class is taught by certified yoga instructor, Jodi Fill, lasting approximately 60 minutes. Please make sure to bring your own yoga mat and any other equipment you may need.  
 

The virtual book club will discuss the winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. Set in southern Appalachia, Demon Copperhead follows the remarkable journey of a young boy in this modern reimagining of Charles Dickens’ classic David Copperfield. Ron Charles of the Washington Post said that Demon Copperhead, "may be the best novel of 2022...Equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, this is the story of an irrepressible boy nobody wants, but readers will love… Kingsolver's best demonstration yet of a novel’s ability to simultaneously entertain and move and plead for reform." 

Learn about the places and people of Hudson who played a role in our nation's Civil War, from abolitionist John Brown to the homes and stories of those involved. All walking tours are weather dependent and meet at the entrance to the library. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. 

The library will offer a four-week session of in-person, gentle flow yoga classes for all levels. These classes will be held in the Flood Room on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. June 8, 15, 22, and 29. Each class is taught by certified yoga instructor, Jodi Fill, lasting approximately 60 minutes. Please make sure to bring your own yoga mat and any other equipment you may need.  
 

Tour the Old Hudson Township Burying Ground, the final resting place for many of Hudson’s founders and early pioneers. Hear the stories behind the cemeteries' most notable residents ranging from David Hudson, Owen Brown (father of abolitionist John Brown) and so many more. All walking tours are weather dependent and meet at the entrance to the library. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. 

Learn how to use Google Analytics on your website to better drive your business decisions. During this virtual class, learn how to setup and start collecting data using a Google Analytics account. This class will also cover how to use the data to better understand your customers and how to use Google’s custom reporting features. This class is provided through a partnership with Grow with Google, which provides training, tools and resources to help individuals grow their skills, career or business. 

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. 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. 

Join the library for an in-person author event on Wednesday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. with bestselling author Ruth Ware, to discuss her newest book, Zero Days. Booklist opines, “Ware's latest thriller will not disappoint...The action and tension are relentless from the opening to the conclusion, which will astonish, but certainly not dismay, readers, who will be captivated by this very original and very real protagonist.” Please note that this event is not virtual but will be held IN PERSON at the Hudson Library & Historical Society.

The library will offer a four-week session of in-person, gentle flow yoga classes for all levels. These classes will be held in the Flood Room on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. June 8, 15, 22, and 29. Each class is taught by certified yoga instructor, Jodi Fill, lasting approximately 60 minutes. Please make sure to bring your own yoga mat and any other equipment you may need.  
 

On June 29, 7:00 p.m. The Hudson Library’s Goblins & Galaxies, a Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club, will meet to discuss, Siren Queen by Nghi Vo, on the library patio.

On June 29, 7:00 p.m. The Hudson Library’s Goblins & Galaxies, a Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club, will meet to discuss, Siren Queen by Nghi Vo, on the library patio.

Set during the 1930s era of Hollywood films (where magic and monsters are real), Luli Wei wants nothing more than to be a star of the silver screen. But, in order to further her career, she must make deals with unscrupulous Hollywood directors and make pacts with demonic entities. This title was named among one of the "Best Books We Love" by NPR staff in 2022.

This 2-part series is for kids going into grades 1-5 and an adult. At the first session, kids and their grown-up will explore their family history and learn how to make a family tree. At the second session, kids will bring an older member of their family to introduce to the group and share a story about their life.

The Kent Blossom Music Festival returns to the Hudson Library & Historical Society on Saturday, July 15, and on Saturday, July 29. This program gives young string, woodwind, horn, and piano students the chance to develop professional skills through intensive study with visiting master artists, members of The Cleveland Orchestra, and Kent State School of Music University faculty. These students are then given a chance to perform at different venues around Northeast Ohio. The concerts on both dates will be held at 2:00 p.m. and will feature different performances.

Prepare to "get spooned" in this hilarious interactive comedy program for all ages. The "Spoon Man" gives a real stirring performance. Everyone will really eat him up. No bibs required. He has a totally clean act. He never uses dirty silverware. The “Spoon Man” will leave a lasting impression after playing on you (literally). It’s a spoonful of family fun!

This 2-part series is for kids going into grades 1-5 and an adult. At the first session, kids and their grown-up will explore their family history and learn how to make a family tree. At the second session, kids will bring an older member of their family to introduce to the group and share a story about their life.