Library News

The library will be closed December 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday. We wish you and yours all that is merry and bright this season!


Registration is now open for our upcoming Winter Story Time series! Preschool children between the ages of 3 and 5 years are invited to enjoy seasonal stories, songs, fingerplays, and engaging hands-on activities during this 5-week program. Click here to complete the online registration form. Registration is limited and required, and participants are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. Two, identical sessions are available: Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm on 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, and 2/20 or Friday mornings at 10:30 am on 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, and 2/21. Each meeting is 40-45 minutes in length. A parent or guardian must remain in the building while Story Time is in session, and regular attendance is encouraged. Our cozy and welcoming Story Time sessions offer warmth and excitement, even amid the cold season!


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Our library elves are busily preparing a variety of activities and crafts for children and tweens/teens to enjoy before and during winter break. Seven days of holiday fare and seven days of winter wonder will be offered any time during library hours Monday, December 16 through Saturday, January 4. Readers of all ages are invited to browse featured titles to snuggle up with in a comfortable library nook. Registration is not required, but craft supplies are limited.


Hudson Area Public Library Winter 2024-2025 Newsletter

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