hudsonarealibrary – Hudson Area Public Library District

NEW Free DMV Practice Tests

Posted on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 by hudsonarealibrary

Ace your Illinois driving test by using these free practice tests for car, motorcycle and CDL licenses. You’ll find the official handbooks to study and a variety of practice tests to take. The questions on these practice tests resemble those on the official knowledge tests, so you’ll learn what to expect on the official tests. What’s included?

14 car practice tests
9 motorcycle practice tests
27 CDL (commercial driver’s license) practice tests
3 online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, CDL)
An FAQ section with detailed answers to over 100 questions

Let Us Walk It to Your Car!

Posted on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 by hudsonarealibrary

The library is continuing curbside service even though our doors are open. Check item availability through the online catalog and give us a call from the parking lot during regular library hours when you arrive to pick up your items. It’s that simple! Having difficulty with the online catalog? Please call and let us help. It’s what we do.

Make Your Card Work for You!

Posted on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 by hudsonarealibrary

Now is the perfect time to explore our great selection of e-resources available through the online catalog, RSAcat Mobile app, Axis360, Libby, OverDrive, Tumblebooks, and BiblioBoard. If you do not know your PIN, please email us at hudsonarealibrary@yahoo.com so we can reset it for you. We have video tutorials to help you learn how to search the catalog to place a hold, install the RSAcat Mobile app to your phone, and install e-resource apps so you can check out e-books and e-audiobooks from home. Do you need a card? Start here!

Say Goodbye to Overdue Fines!

Posted on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 by hudsonarealibrary

The Library Board has voted to cease collection of fines for overdue materials. If you borrow it, bring it back. If you need it a little longer, go ahead and renew it. If you get an overdue notice, it’s a friendly reminder to renew or return. Returning library materials is just doing your neighbor a favor. Replacement costs for lost or damaged items still apply.

July Book Page Digital Edition

Posted on June 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by hudsonarealibrary

Download for easier reading! Download link is in the upper left corner of the frame.

Take a Virtual Tour!

Posted on April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 by hudsonarealibrary

Our library system has compiled a list of online places to go, like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Brookfield Zoo, the palace at Versailles, and the Met! If you’re looking to get away, RAILS invites you to take a virtual tour or two!

For a Limited Time Only…

Posted on March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 by hudsonarealibrary

Tumblebooks has opened their full catalog to our library! There are e-books and e-audiobooks available for all ages including adults. TumbleBooks’ databases are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home! You can read as many books as you want, when you want, and on any device. There are no check-outs, holds, or bulky downloads. Books are available instantly. Select a link and you’re off!

The additional collections will be available through August 31. After that our service will drop back down to the Tumblebook Library for K-6 and require a library card to sign in.

Have you tried Tumblebooks?

Posted on March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 by hudsonarealibrary

Tumblebooks are animated, talking books for kids grades K-6. The Tumblebooks library also includes National Geographic Videos and interactive educational games. Log in to Tumblebooks using your Hudson library card and get ready to Tumble!

NOTE: Tumblebooks has temporarily opened access to everyone with or without a library card! Woohoo! Let’s Tumble!!