Update: Only a few spots remain open for Winter Story Time. Please call the library at (309) 726-1103 to check availability.
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 various hands-on activities during this 5-week program. 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 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, and 2/19 or Friday mornings at 10:30 am on 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, and 2/20. Each meeting is 40-45 minutes in length. A follow-up email will be sent to confirm your child’s registration. 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!
The New Palace Project App Has Launched!
Our eRead Illinois collection has been migrated from Boundless to the Palace Project app! Download an ebook or audiobook today!
Getting Started with the Palace Project:
Download: The Palace Project app is available in both the Apple App Store for iOS phones and tablets and the Google Play Store for Android phones and tablets.
Connect: Open the Palace Project app, tap “Find Your Library,” and type or scroll to find Hudson Area Public Library District to access our collection of ebooks and audiobooks. If you downloaded the app previously, you will need to go into “Settings” to add Hudson to your list of libraries. Tap “Libraries” at the top of the screen then “Add Library” or the plus symbol next to “Libraries” on the next screen.
Browse: Browse available titles by selecting any of the headings to view additional or related titles. Or, search for a specific title by selecting the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the screen.
Borrow: Select the desired title and click “Get” or “Borrow.” If your book is currently unavailable, click “Reserve” to place a hold. After choosing to borrow or reserve a title, you will be prompted to sign in with your library barcode number and PIN.
Read! Once your book has been downloaded, click “Read” or “Listen” and enjoy! Borrowed titles can be easily accessed by selecting “My Books” at the bottom of the screen.