Fall into Reading During September, Library Card Sign-up Month!

FIND your library card and PIN! Don’t have a card or need help with your PIN? Visit the library or give us a call; we can help you out!

ACCESS the RSAcat mobile app! Link your family members’ accounts in one convenient place, renew items, place holds, and browse the catalog from your phone! Download the free app from your app store.

LISTEN (or READ) on Boundless and Libby! Check ebooks and audiobooks out with your library card! Download the free apps from your app store or go to hudson.boundless.baker-taylor.com or libbyapp.com/library/alliance to use a tablet or laptop.

LIKE texts instead of emails? Have your holds notices and renewal reminders sent to your phone! Sign up for text messaging service from your library! Text SIGNUP to 844-225-9458 to get started.

Library Policy Update

After reviewing the policies of neighboring library districts, the Hudson Library Board has updated the schedule of overdue/lost materials notices. First overdue notices will be sent via email after 5 days, second notices will be mailed after 10 days, and third notices will be mailed after 15 days. Materials not returned 20 days after their due date will be considered lost. Patrons are encouraged to renew materials still in use beyond their original due date in person, via the RSAcat mobile app, through the online catalog, or by phone. Hudson Area Public Library does not charge overdue fines. Replacement costs are charged for lost materials. View the full Circulation & Services Policy.

Fall Story Time Registration

We are pleased to offer a Fall Story Time series for preschool children between the ages of 3 and 5 years, featuring seasonal stories, songs, fingerplays, and engaging hands-on activities. Online registration opens Thursday, September 12, at HudsonAreaLibrary.com. Registration is limited and required, and participants are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. Two, identical sessions are offered Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm (returning families, please note the earlier meeting time) or Friday mornings at 10:30 am (October 3/4, 10/11, 17/18, 24/25, November 7/8, and 14/15). 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, the library is calling!

Fall Events Calendar

Hudson History Club— Sept 17 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm – The group will be touring Funks Prairie Home. The group will leave the library at 12:30 pm. Please call the library for details.

Literary Guild—Sept 17 at 7:00 pm – Join us for a lively discussion of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. Request your copy at the library desk.

Knit & Crochet Group—Sept 18, Oct 16, and Nov 20 at 2:00 pm – Using yarn donated to the library, this group of crafters creates items for donation to local charities. If you have a current project in process, feel free to join us and continue your work.

Book Chat—Sept 26, Oct 24, and Nov 21 at 10:30 am – Find new friends and new reads at Book Chat! This group gathers monthly to discuss great books and explore new authors. There is no assigned reading; just come and chat about the books you’ve read with other avid readers.

Fall Story Time Series Begins—Oct 3 at 6:00 pm ~OR~ Oct 4 at 10:30 am Register your preschool child for 6 weeks of stories, songs, fingerplays and other engaging activities! Online registration opens Thursday, Sept 12 at HudsonAreaLibrary.com.

Hudson History Club Wiener Roast—Oct 21 at 6:00 pm – Please call the library for details about this event.

Wax Wonders—Oct 29 at 6:30 pm – Paint a set of 10” candles with custom designs to complement your fall or winter holiday décor. Registration is required at HudsonAreaLibrary.com and space is limited.

Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday—Nov 28 and 29

Library News

We are counting down to Summer Reading 2024 – Reading Is a BLAST!! Enjoy stellar events and prizes for all ages!!

Important dates:

Monday, May 20 – Online registration opens at HudsonAreaLibrary.com. Online forms for all special events – including tours through our GLOW ROOM and LEGO programs – also open Monday, May 20.
Tuesday, May 28 – First day to glow to the library to pick up your 2024 Mission Booklet and Reading Logs. Cosmic GLOW ROOM will be open Tuesday, May 28, through Friday, May 31. Register for one of 30 mission tours. Fifteen intergalactic explorers will experience the room’s many wonders during each 30-minute tour!
Friday, May 31 – Teens entering grades 6-12 will have a special Teen Launch in the GLOW ROOM from 6:30-8:00 pm! Space is Limited, so register early.
Wednesday, June 5 – No registration is required for our community-wide Launch Party from 2-4:00 pm! Join us for a constellation of outdoor fun!
Saturday, July 13 – All ages are welcome to come to the library to view LEGO creations by regional master builders from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the community room. Be prepared to be delighted and amazed by the incredible craftsmanship and creativity on display!
Tuesday, July 16 – Join us for a Splashdown Foam Party from 3-4:00 pm! No registration is required.

OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD SUMMER EVENTS:

Summer Reading Registration for ALL AGES opens Monday, May 20! Find full program details on our homepage and event details on the library’s calendar page.

Cosmic GLOW ROOM – Tuesday, May 28-Friday, May 31 – Register for a 30-minute tour through this room of wonder!
Summer Reading Launch Party – Wednesday, June 5, 2-4:00 pm – Enjoy bounce houses, sno-cones, popcorn, and more! Please note: restrooms will be available, but the library will be closed during the Launch Party.
LEGO Mini Build Missions – Tuesday, June 11, 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, OR 2:30 pm – Registration is required for one of four identical events.
StarLab Planetarium Shows – Thursday, June 13, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, OR 6:30 pm – Registration is required for one of four identical shows.
Stories Under the Stars – Tuesday, June 25, at 6:00 pm; Wednesday, June 26, at 10:30 am; OR Thursday, June 27, at 1:00 pm – Bring a cozy blanket to enjoy stories under the stars! Registration is required.
Out-of-this-World Outdoor Activities – Tuesday, July 2; Wednesday, July 3; & Friday, July 5 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (weather permitting) – Drop by the library lawn for games combining cosmic fun and facts!
LEGO Expo – Saturday, July 13, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm – View creations by regional master builders during library hours. Open to all ages! No registration is required.
Splashdown Foam Party – Tuesday, July 16, 3-4:00 pm – Celebrate a stellar summer of reading with us! No registration is required. Please note: restrooms will be available, but the library will be closed from 3-4:30 pm.

Events for Youth:

Planetary Pilots’ Book Club – Mondays from 1-2:00 pm; June 10, 17 & 24 – for those entering Grades 3-5; registration is required.
Green Galactic Guardians – Thursday, June 20, 10:30 am – Registration is required for an Eco-Expedition with Wall-E!

Events for Tweens & Teens:

Tween/Teen Launch Party – Friday, May 31, 6:30-8:00 pm – Registration is required for an out-of-this-world pizza party in the GLOW ROOM! For those entering Grades 6-12. Registration is required.
Cosmic Commanders’ Book Club – Mondays from 1-2:00 pm; July 1, 8, & 15 – for those entering Grades 6-8; registration is required.
Alien Jars & UFOs – Tuesday, July 2, 3-4:00 pm – Come create your own Alien-in-a-Jar and experience Unlimited Fun Outdoors! For those entering Grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Events for Adults, Teens, & Tweens:

Starry Night Votives – Tuesday, June 18, at 6:30 pm – Make a set of votive jars with hydro-dipping techniques; materials will be provided; registration is required. This program is for adults and tweens/teens entering Grades 6-12.
Spray-Paint Planets – Wednesday, July 10, at 6:30 pm OR Thursday, July 11, at 2:00 pm – Create a cosmic scene using spray paint at one of two identical events; materials will be provided; registration is required. This program is for adults and tweens/teens entering Grades 6-12.
Wordle Tournament – Friday, July 19, at 6:00 pm – Register your team of 2-4 players for a 5-letter, friendly competition; registration is required.

End-of Summer Community Block Party

Join us Friday, August 16, 5-7:00 pm, for an End-of-Summer Community Block Party at the library! Leave your wallet at home and enjoy music, games, pork chop sandwiches expertly prepared by the Hudson Lions Club, and a chance to relax with friends and neighbors after that first hectic week of school.

Don’t miss these regularly occurring library events:

Hudson History Club meets on the third Mondays, March through October, at 7:00 pm, to learn about Hudson’s past.
Literary Guild Book Club meets during the odd months to discuss current books and classics. Find titles and details on the library’s calendar page.
Knit & Crochet Group meets on the third Wednesdays at 2:00 pm to craft items for donation.
Book Chat, an informal book club with no required reading, meets on the fourth Thursdays at 10:30 am. Come share your love of books with fellow readers.