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Hudson Area Public Library Winter 2024-2025 Newsletter

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Hudson Area Public Library District Winter 2024-2025 Newsletter

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!

Hudson Area Public Library Fall Newsletter

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Photo of Fall Scene

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.

Literary Guild “Book-to-Movie” Night—Nov 19 at 5:30 pm – The November selection will be chosen at the September meeting.

Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday—Nov 28 and 29