Library Events

Greet the day with a peaceful, beginner-friendly yoga class designed to help you relax, stretch, and breathe deeply. The library will offer a four-week session of in-person, gentle flow yoga classes for all levels, led by certified yoga instructor Lora Gray. Starting on Monday, July 7, classes will be offered every Monday during the month of July. These free, beginner-friendly classes focus on slow, mindful movement, breathing, and relaxation—perfect for those looking to reduce stress, improve flexibility, and start their day with intention. No prior yoga experience is necessary.  Each class will last approximately 60 minutes. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat and any other props for their practice. Please register for each class separately. 

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!

The Young Artist Concert Series showcases the exceptional talent of emerging classical musicians participating in the Kent Blossom Music Festival, a nationally recognized summer chamber music program in partnership with The Cleveland Orchestra and Kent State University. These concerts offer audiences a unique opportunity to experience the artistry and passion of the next generation of classical performers in an intimate and welcoming setting. This series is free, for all ages, and open to the public. 

Greet the day with a peaceful, beginner-friendly yoga class designed to help you relax, stretch, and breathe deeply. The library will offer a four-week session of in-person, gentle flow yoga classes for all levels, led by certified yoga instructor Lora Gray. Starting on Monday, July 7, classes will be offered every Monday during the month of July. These free, beginner-friendly classes focus on slow, mindful movement, breathing, and relaxation—perfect for those looking to reduce stress, improve flexibility, and start their day with intention. No prior yoga experience is necessary.  Each class will last approximately 60 minutes. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat and any other props for their practice. Please register for each class separately. 

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 the USA Today bestselling title, The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick. Perfect for readers of historical fiction and fans of Bonnie Garmus, this story follows four dissatisfied sixties-era housewives as they form a book club turned sisterhood that holds fast amid the turmoil of a rapidly changing world. Booklist calls the novel “another charming, winning novel, perfect for those who love book club, nostalgia for the 1960s, and stories of female friendship.”

Quiet Midwest city? Think again! Explore the notorious sites of Hudson once whispered about in scandal and gossip. See the actual locations of speakeasies, bank robberies and more. Hear the accounts of the people involved and outcomes from their criminal activity. All walking tours are weather dependent and meet at the entrance to the library. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

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.

Enjoy an evening of chamber music with the internationally acclaimed Callisto Quartet and their friends from the Hudson Montessori Conservatory of Music Chamber Music Intensive program. These exceptional students have been selected to participate in a week of vigorous masterclasses, lessons, and practice sessions to prepare for end of the week performances alongside the Callisto Quartet musicians. Attendees will hear music by a variety of composers, performed by some of this and the next generation’s best musicians. 

From the bestselling author of Pie Style comes an irresistible collection of delicious recipes for mini pies, tarts and galettes that pack twice the flavor in half the size. Whether you’re looking for a sweet indulgence or a savory snack, these perfectly proportioned treats are designed to fit your everyday cravings, small gatherings, or even a midnight snack—without leaving behind a pile of leftovers.  

Greet the day with a peaceful, beginner-friendly yoga class designed to help you relax, stretch, and breathe deeply. The library will offer a four-week session of in-person, gentle flow yoga classes for all levels, led by certified yoga instructor Lora Gray. Starting on Monday, July 7, classes will be offered every Monday during the month of July. These free, beginner-friendly classes focus on slow, mindful movement, breathing, and relaxation—perfect for those looking to reduce stress, improve flexibility, and start their day with intention. No prior yoga experience is necessary.  Each class will last approximately 60 minutes. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat and any other props for their practice. Please register for each class separately. 

Hudson Library’s Goblins & Galaxies, a Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club, will meet on Wednesday, July 30 at 7 p.m. to discuss Mickey7 by Edward Ashton, inspiration for the movie Mickey 17. Publishers Weekly praised the novel saying "Sci-fi readers will be drawn in by the inventive premise and stick around for the plucky narrator." 

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!

In the early 20th century, the Sears, Roebuck and Company mail-in catalog offered everything to consumers—including houses! Walk by some of Hudson’s collection of homes ordered as kits through the catalogs of Sears Roebuck and other manufacturers of home materials, including Lustron.  

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!

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. 

In Dinner with King Tut, Kean takes readers on an archaeological romp through the history of humankind—and all five senses—to explore the history and culture of past societies. Kirkus, in a starred review, applauds Dinner with King Tut calling it a “fast-paced, vividly written tale that brings lost civilizations into sharp focus.”  

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 the anti-slavery movement of pre-Civil War Hudson. All walking tours are weather dependent and meet at the entrance to the library. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

Since starting Moms Demand Action, the nation’s largest grassroots organization against gun violence, Watts has helped thousands of women step off the sidelines and into their power. Whether you want to stand up for yourself at work, launch the business you always dreamed of, or leave a toxic relationship and reclaim your confidence, Fired Up shows you how to identify, light, and feed the fire inside you.

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!