Library Events

Parents! YOU know your baby's a born athlete. Show him or her off at our Baby World Cup competition! Littles 10 months to 2 and a half years old can compete in such high-pressure events as agility drills (crawling through cones) and penalty kicks (getting a ball into the net, one way or another!...read more

This peer literacy program is for students in grades K- 2 who will be partnered with an older buddy to work on reading skills and gain confidence reading aloud. Participants will have the option to browse appropriate reading level book options, get help from an older peer and enjoy a snack. Registra...read more

This peer literacy program is for students in grades 5 and up who will be partnered with a younger buddy to help them with their reading skills. Reading buddies is great for tweens and teens who love kids, helping their community and love sharing their love of books. Participants will register for t...read more

Join our long standing dungeons and dragons group on zoom for our next adventure! We are running Dungeon of the Mad Mage. You will need an account on DND Beyond and Roll20 -- all links will be sent out before the program. This program is virtual. Grades 7 and up. 

Calling Tweens and Teens Inventors, entering grades 5-8, are invited to a marble-ous experience – Marble Arcade by Invention Project.  At this high-energy program that combines physics, engineering and gaming, tweens and teens de...read more

Learn how to easily navigate, create, and manage spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. This introductory class will cover the basics of Microsoft Excel including how to navigate workbooks and sheets, enter data, basic formatting, along with common introductory formulas and fun...read more

Lisa at One Tree Love invites tweens ages 8–12 to a nature‑inspired yoga practice. Drawing inspiration from the natural world around us, this calming class encourages participants to slow down, unwind, take deep breaths, and build a meaningful connection with nature as well as with t...read more

Calling all little paleontologists! Join us for Dino-Fest, a roaring good STEAM adventure designed especially for preschool and kindergarten children.Families will rotate through six hands-on dinosaur-themed stations featuring science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities. Dig for fossi...read more

Come meet our animal friends from Pure Passions Farm as they visit the library for the day! Our petting zoo will feature mini goats, alpacas, chickens, lambs, and a micro mini cow! Bring the whole family to enjoy hands-on, interactive farm fun!  

Come meet our animal friends from Pure Passions Farm as they visit the library for the day! Our petting zoo will feature mini goats, alpacas, chickens, lambs, and a micro mini cow! Bring the whole family to enjoy hands-on, interactive farm fun!  

Get creative and make a roar-some keepsake at Teen Creative Studio! Paint your very own miniature dinosaur and turn it into a unique trinket tray by attaching it to a small dish. Use your imagination to design a tray that’s fierce, funny, sparkly, or totally prehistoric. This hands-on craft is...read more

Kids are invited to visit the library and practice their reading skills with a real dog! All dogs are certified therapy dogs, and they enjoy all types of children’s books! The program is one hour, with 15-minute time slots for each family. We will meet in the children’s department, and y...read more

Families will enjoy stories and songs! Recommended for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes take place in the S...read more

Babies and their caregivers will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs & activities.This storytime is for babies 6-24 months with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and let...read more

Jim Kleefeld will be back in Hudson to share his amazing Dinosaur Magic tricks! Please join us while he amazes our audience with magic intertwined in stories and tales of fantastic dinosaurs from the past.  Registration is required for...read more

This weekly program is only for children entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2026.  (School can be public, private, homeschool, other.) Register only once for the entire 6 week session. The weekly program dates are on 6 consecutive Mondays from 12:00pm – 1:00pm:June 15June 22June 29...read more

Please note this is not an author program but rather a (fun) book club discussion with other book worms.   Start your summer off with a thriller, as the virtual book club discusses bestselling author Freida McFadden’s Do Not Disturb. Quinn Alexander is on the run and trying to get fa...read more

Musician and entertainer Matt Johnson returns to Hudson Library! Join us for Live Music at the next Memory Café. Sing along, dance, and test your music knowledge with fun trivia while connecting with friends. Enjoy coffee, light snacks, puzzles, and plenty of engaging activities for a joyful,...read more

Families will enjoy stories and songs! Recommended for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes take place in the S...read more

Babies and their caregivers will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs & activities.This storytime is for babies 6-24 months with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and let...read more

Join us for our Summer Coding Clubs with FieroCode! We’ll meet twice in June. On Saturday, June 6 and Tueday, June 16 both at 2:30 p.m. We ask that you choose one of the two days to attend, as space is limited. If you want your kid to learn important tech skills and ha...read more

Share stories and rhymes before bedtime. Jammies and stuffies are not required but are definitely encouraged! Recommended for children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. All ages welcome!

Explore the sites of accidents and calamity in Hudson during this tour of the downtown area. Hear about floods, explosions, fires and accidents, some of which permanently altered the architecture and history of Hudson. All walking tours are weather dependent and meet at the entrance to the...read more

Families will enjoy stories and songs! Recommended for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes take place in the S...read more

Babies and their caregivers will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs & activities.This storytime is for babies 6-24 months with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and let...read more

Curious students going into grades 1 - 3 can join us monthly for a fun-filled scientific adventure! For the first session, Holden Arboretum will take us on a journey through Ohio's Ice Age, where we will learn what plant and animal life was like in Ohio 20,000 years ago. Participants will even g...read more

Calling all sleuths! Can you help us solve the mystery? Work together in a group, using the clues to find out whodunit. We will be playing a case from Unsolved Case Files: Solving the mystery of Max Cahill.

Join us on the patio for a special fun family storytime with stories, songs, a snack, and a craft! This event is rain or shine. We will be inside if the weather doesn’t cooperate.

Families will enjoy stories and songs! Recommended for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes take place in the S...read more

The library, in collaboration with the Cleveland Museum of Art’s award-winning distance learning program, will present a virtual livestreamed presentation on Manet & Morisot, a featured exhibition currently on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art through July 5, 2026. Mane...read more

Babies and their caregivers will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs & activities.This storytime is for babies 6-24 months with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and let...read more

The ESOL Conversation Club is a relaxed and friendly space to practice speaking English! Whether you’re just starting out or want to improve your fluency, this club is a great way to meet new people and build your confidence in everyday conversation. Each session includes fun topics, simple ac...read more

Calling Tweens and Teens Inventors, entering grades 5-8, are invited to a marble-ous experience – Marble Arcade by Invention Project.  At this high-energy program that combines physics, engineering and gaming, tweens and teens de...read more

Continue to build your confidence and comfort using Microsoft Excel. During this intermediate course, learn how to use additional functions and features in Microsoft Excel to format, interpret, analyze and display data. Specific topics demonstrated will include working ...read more

Please join us for an evening of cello music as part of the Ascent International Cello Festival.  This program will feature outstanding young musicians who are in Hudson for the summer training and performing with musicians from all over the world.  This event is open t...read more

Dino Roar! is a fun and educational program for the whole family! Watch an interactive show with dinosaur puppets, see real fossils, and take a photo with Fern the T-Rex!

Dino Roar! is a fun and educational program for the whole family! Watch an interactive show with dinosaur puppets, see real fossils, and take a photo with Fern the T-Rex!

Join us in the library for a special Juneteenth virtual tour of Memphis, Tennessee. Discover the city’s rich history and explore its significant contributions to African American heritage. Tour highlights include:  The Mississippi Riverfront  Slave Haven – a historic site ...read more

Toshokan: the Japanese word for "library." ToshoCon: a mini-convention for anime and manga fans ages 12 - 18! Featuring family-friendly cosplay and art contests with prizes, and a manga drawing workshop with artist/writer Lora Gray, a professional artist and writer/editor from northeast Oh...read more

Pinky’s up as we welcome you to a T‑Rex Tea Party! Families are invited to join us for an afternoon featuring tea‑party‑style snacks, dinosaur‑themed crafts, and a read‑aloud of the favorite picture book Tea Rex by Molly Idle!  This program is geared towards ...read more

Build strength from the inside out by blending reverse abdominal breathing with gentle resistance exercises. Certified Qigong instructor Nancy Gardner guides participants through introductory movements, demonstrating how breath and mindful motion can reduce stress and support overall welln...read more

Families will enjoy stories and songs! Recommended for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes take place in the S...read more

Babies and their caregivers will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs & activities.This storytime is for babies 6-24 months with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and let...read more

This weekly program is only for children entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2026.  (School can be public, private, homeschool, other.) Register only once for the entire 6 week session. The weekly program dates are on 6 consecutive Mondays from 12:00pm – 1:00pm:June 15June 22June 29...read more

The Hudson Library and Historical Society is inviting grandparents and their grandchildren to create fond memories of reading together at the library. Focusing on sharing a love of reading through family, this event has designated time for families to break ou...read more

Unfortunately, this program has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.Learn about the places and people of Hudson who played a role in our nation's Civil War, from abolitionist John Brown to the homes and stories of those involved. All walking tours are weather dependent and meet...read more

Families will enjoy stories and songs! Recommended for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes take place in the S...read more

Babies and their caregivers will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs & activities.This storytime is for babies 6-24 months with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and let...read more

Pokémon lovers and collectors are welcome to join us to talk, battle, and show off their collection. Activities and crafts all about Pokémon will be available! This program is geared for children in grades K-5! 

Share stories and rhymes before bedtime. Jammies and stuffies are not required but are definitely encouraged! Recommended for children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. All ages welcome!

Families will enjoy stories and songs! Recommended for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes take place in the S...read more

Babies and their caregivers will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs & activities.This storytime is for babies 6-24 months with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and let...read more

This peer literacy program is for students in grades K- 2 who will be partnered with an older buddy to work on reading skills and gain confidence reading aloud. Participants will have the option to browse appropriate reading level book options, get help from an older peer and enjoy a snack. Registra...read more

This peer literacy program is for students in grades 5 and up who will be partnered with a younger buddy to help them with their reading skills. Reading buddies is great for tweens and teens who love kids, helping their community and love sharing their love of books. Participants will register for t...read more

Join our long standing dungeons and dragons group on zoom for our next adventure! We are running Dungeon of the Mad Mage. You will need an account on DND Beyond and Roll20 -- all links will be sent out before the program. This program is virtual. Grades 7 and up. 

Families will enjoy stories and songs! Recommended for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes take place in the S...read more

Join us in the library for an engaging journey through 2,300 years of culture and history in Thessaloniki, Greece. This vibrant city seamlessly blends ancient landmarks with dynamic modern life that has been shaped by Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and Jewish influences—earning it the nickn...read more

Babies and their caregivers will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs & activities.This storytime is for babies 6-24 months with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and let...read more

Calling Tweens and Teens Inventors, entering grades 5-8, are invited to a marble-ous experience – Marble Arcade by Invention Project.  At this high-energy program that combines physics, engineering and gaming, tweens and teens de...read more

Take your Microsoft Excel skills to the next level with our Advanced Excel workshop. During this hands-on class, explore features in Microsoft Excel that will allow you to extrapolate and analyze data. Specific tools include data validation, VLOOKUP, and how to work across multiple worksheets and pi...read more

Zumbini is an interactive music and movement program for children 0-5 with their caregiver(s). Join licensed instructor Abby Ferriot for singing, dancing and playing together!

Zumbini is an interactive music and movement program for children 0-5 with their caregiver(s). Join licensed instructor Abby Ferriot for singing, dancing and playing together!

Zumbini is an interactive music and movement program for children 0-5 with their caregiver(s). Join licensed instructor Abby Ferriot for singing, dancing and playing together!

Come mine and craft on our multiplayer Minecraft servers! This program is for grades 2-5 and will take place upstairs in the computer lab. No prior knowledge of Minecraft is needed. Please only sign up for one of the sessions. This is for the 10:00 a.m. session. 

Join Licensed art therapist Melissa Hladek for her 3rd visit to the library where she will lead a group art therapy session. This year we will focus on cave art - first learning a bit about symbology and then creating our own "cave" art by etching on slate. All supplies are provided by the...read more

Join Licensed art therapist Melissa Hladek for her 3rd visit to the library where she will lead a group art therapy session. This year we will focus on cave art - first learning a bit about symbology and then creating our own "cave" art by etching on slate. All supplies are provided by the...read more

Come mine and craft on our multiplayer Minecraft servers! This program is for grades 2-5 and will take place upstairs in the computer lab. No prior knowledge of Minecraft is needed. Please only sign up for one of the sessions. This is for the 2:00 p.m. session. 

Please join us for an afternoon of chamber music as part of the Ascent International Chamber Music Festival.  This program will feature outstanding young musicians who are in Hudson for the summer training and performing with musicians from all over the world. &nbs...read more

Build strength from the inside out by blending reverse abdominal breathing with gentle resistance exercises. Certified Qigong instructor Nancy Gardner guides participants through introductory movements, demonstrating how breath and mindful motion can reduce stress and support overall welln...read more

Families will enjoy stories and songs! Recommended for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes take place in the S...read more

Babies and their caregivers will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs & activities.This storytime is for babies 6-24 months with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and let...read more

This weekly program is only for children entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2026.  (School can be public, private, homeschool, other.) Register only once for the entire 6 week session. The weekly program dates are on 6 consecutive Mondays from 12:00pm – 1:00pm:June 15June 22June 29...read more

Want to try a new kind of art and crafts? Stop by the Teen Room for crafts and a movie! Bring a work-in-progress or start a new project with our craft supplies. We’ll have supplies for painting, gem art, paint pens, and a ton of yarn for fiber art. Librarians will be around to show you how to ...read more

Are you passionate about writing? Whether you are an aspiring author or a seasoned professional, the Hudson Writers Group is the perfect place to connect, share, and grow. Join fellow writers in a welcoming environment to exchange ideas, workshop pieces, and gain valuable insights into the publishin...read more

Families will enjoy stories and songs! Recommended for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge. All storytimes take place in the S...read more

Babies and their caregivers will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs & activities.This storytime is for babies 6-24 months with a caregiver. Storytime develops important pre-literacy skills including vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, print motivation, phonological awareness, and let...read more

Share stories and rhymes before bedtime. Jammies and stuffies are not required but are definitely encouraged! Recommended for children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. All ages welcome!