True Crime Chronicles: A Case-by-Case Book Club
At True Crime Chronicles, we embark on a journey through the unsettling yet captivating world of true crime literature. Our purpose is to explore compelling cases, discuss the intricacies of human behavior, and examine the impact of crime on society. We invite you to join us in thoughtful conversations that challenge our perspectives, deepen our understanding, and foster a community of curious minds united by a shared interest in the darker side of storytelling. Join us for our inaugural meeting on December 17, at 7:00 pm, when we will reveal our first case. Please register at HudsonAreaLibrary.com so we can order enough copies of our first selection.
Winter Story Time Registration
We are pleased to offer a Winter 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, December 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 (January 23/24, 30/31, February 6/7, 13/14 and 20/21). 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. Come for cozy sessions on frosty days!
Season’s Readings
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 supplies are limited.
Holiday Closures
The library will be closed December 24-25 and December 31-January 1 for the holidays. We wish you and yours all the best this season!
Winter Events Calendar
Gift Wrap Station OPEN—Dec 2 through 23 – Bring your gifts and use our wrap to get ready for the holidays!
Season’s Readings—Dec 16 through Jan 4 – Activities, crafts, and seasonal titles for the whole family!
True Crime Chronicles—Dec 17 and Feb 18; at 7 pm – A book club for those interested in the darker side of storytelling. Please register for our first meeting.
Knit & Crochet Group—Dec 18, Jan 15, and Feb 19; at 2 pm – Come sit, crochet or knit, and help out a little bit!
Book Chat Book Club—Dec 19, Jan 23, and Feb 27; at 10:30 am – There is no assigned reading for this book club; just come enjoy great conversation about the books in your life.
Story Time Registration Opens—Dec 19 – Register your 3- to 5-year-old for cozy sessions on frosty days!
Puzzles Under Pressure—Jan 9; at 6:00 pm – Register your team of up to four for our first jigsaw puzzle race!
Literary Guild Book Club—Jan 21; at 7 pm – Request your copy of Nine Women, One Dress by Jane Rosen at the library desk, then join us for light refreshments and discussion.
Neurographic Art—Feb 4; at 6:30 pm – A relaxing artistic method for the artist and non-artist alike. Registration is required. All materials will be provided.
Library CLOSED for Staff Training—Feb 17
Marshmallow Madness 2.0—Feb 27; at 6 pm or Feb 28; at 5 pm – Students in grades 6-12 are invited to RSVP for one of two identical meetings featuring marshmallow-themed games and team challenges!
