Library News

Registration is now open for our upcoming Fall Story Time series! Preschool children between the ages of 3 and 5 years are invited to enjoy seasonal stories, songs, fingerplays, and various hands-on activities during this 6-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 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, and 11/14 or Friday mornings at 10:30 am on 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/8, and 11/15. 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. As the leaves start falling, Story Time is calling!


Wanted: Library-Loving Citizens!

Consider running for the Library Board of Trustees in the upcoming spring election! If you live in the Hudson Area Public Library District, you are eligible. You do not need specific experience to become a library trustee, just a willingness to learn and an interest in libraries. Board meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.

Candidacy packets are now available. Ask for yours at the library desk or download a copy.


Library Policy Change

After reviewing the policies of neighboring library districts, the Hudson Library Board has updated the...

View Hudson History Room Holdings Online

You may now explore the holdings in the Hudson History Room online. Much of our...

Hudson History Walk

The online version of the Historical Walking Tour booklet is available now!...

Explore More Illinois

Library Cardholder Discounts From Museums and Cultural Attractions Explore More Illinois is a program developed...