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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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 who fought at home and on the front. All walking tours are weather dependent and meet at the entrance to the library. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. 

Continue to build your confidence and comfort using Microsoft Excel. During this intermediate course, learn how to use additional functions and features in Microsoft Excel to format, interpret, analyze and display data. Specific topics demonstrated will include working with multiple worksheets, creating and customizing charts, tables and graphics, and techniques to sort and filter your data. Completion of the library’s introductory course or previous experience using Excel is required.

Bestselling novelist Tracy Chevalier returns to the library to talk about her newest novel. The Glassmaker is a rich, transporting story that follows a family of glassmakers from the height of Renaissance-era Italy to the present day. Kirkus Reviews praises Chevalier's latest effort in a starred review saying "history flows like molten glass in this stunning novel that borders on fantasy."

Celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival with the Five Lakes Chinese Music Ensemble! Musicians will perform Southern China Bamboo and Silk ensemble style using different traditional instruments. All ages are welcome. Children will learn a ribbon dance and moon cakes will be served. This program is part of the Hudson Library’s “Tour of China” month exploring the rich history, arts and culture of China. 

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.  

Learn all about Newspapers.com, a premier database available free with your Hudson Library card. Newspapers.com is the largest online newspaper archive and used for genealogy and family history, historical research, crime investigations, and entertainment. Using the database, researchers can search for obituaries, marriage announcements, birth announcements, social pages, national and local news articles, and more.  This class will give a brief overview of the database, as well as some of its key features.

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. 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.

Bestselling author and niece of former President Donald Trump, Dr. Mary L. Trump, will discuss her newest book, Who Could Ever Love You. With searching insight, poignant detail, and unsparing prose, Mary Trump reveals the cold, selfish cruelty that drove her family dynamics from one generation to the next. The book is a profoundly moving story of survival, stolen inheritance, and resilience. This program is generously funded by the Baldwin Babcock fund.

This registration is for the live overflow room in the Teen Room. All are welcome to attend the author meet & greet / book signing in the library rotunda following the program.

Bestselling author and niece of former President Donald Trump, Dr. Mary L. Trump, will discuss her newest book, Who Could Ever Love You. With searching insight, poignant detail, and unsparing prose, Mary Trump reveals the cold, selfish cruelty that drove her family dynamics from one generation to the next. The book is a profoundly moving story of survival, stolen inheritance, and resilience. This program is generously funded by the Baldwin Babcock fund.

Take your Microsoft Excel skills to the next level with our Advanced Excel workshop on Thursday, September 19 at 2 p.m. During this hands-on class, explore features in Microsoft Excel that will allow you to extrapolate and analyze data. Specific tools include data validation, VLOOKUP, and how to work across multiple worksheets and pivot tables. Participants must have taken previous library Excel classes or be very comfortable using Excel.

New York Times White House correspondent Katie Rogers will discuss her new book, American Woman. Hailed by Kirkus Reviews as a “well-written, extensively researched account of a challenging role in the public eye,” American Woman is the first definitive exploration of the changing role of the twenty-first-century First Lady.