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Library programs are free to the public.

The library offers programs for children, teens, adults, English as a second language, and more.

Here are brief descriptions of our current offerings with contact information for more about each of them. Check the Calendar for the schedule of repeating programs.




Youth Programs

Pre-K Children Story and Craft Hour

Stories with crafts or free play.  
Wednesdays 10:00am-11:00am (Only September to June)
Thursdays 10:00am-11:00am
Saturdays 11:30am -12:30pm.
No registration required.

Children’s Afterschool Hour

Tuesday-Friday 3:00pm-5:00pm

Tuesdays: Arts & Crafts
Wednesdays: Leisure Reading
Thursdays: Movies On Us
Fridays: Skilled Activities

Language Enrichment Program

Wednesday evenings 6:00pm-8:00pm

Literacy skills practice for youth ages 2 and up who are wishing to improve their English language abilities. Coincides with Wednesday evening Adult ESL classes.




Adult Programs

Adult Introduction to Spanish Classes

Tuesday Evenings 6:15pm-7:15pm

Express yourself in real situations. Be able to communicate for work, travel or just for fun. Space is limited.

Columbia County Photography Club

2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Photographers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join. Share tips and techniques and support one another in photographic endeavors. For more info call 518-828-5887 after 4:45 or email abit @ mhcable.com

Hudson Library Book Club

Meets once per month in the early evening. Dates are decided for the next month at the group’s meeting.

For more information, contact the library. All are welcome.




Adult Education Classes

Literacy Connections

Literacy Connections - Hudson Area Library Hudson NY(2nd floor ~ Hudson Area Library) (518) 697-8227
Office hours:  Tuesday – Thursday 10-5
Website:  www.literacyconnections.org

Serving adults wanting to improve their reading, writing and English speaking skills with one to one tutoring and English classes. Our free English classes meet on Wednesday evenings 6:00pm-8:00pm and Thursday mornings 10:00am-12:00pm.  (free child care available to children of registered students ages 2 and up).

Ask about our Project READ program that sends volunteers into classrooms to spread the love of reading to Hudson’s children. To find out how you can apply as a student or about our wonderful volunteer opportunities, call our literacy office or stop in during office hours.

Questar III

For registration and appointment call (518) 828-4157
www.questar.org

English as a Second Language Classes

Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00am-12:00pm

GED Classes

Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30am-12:30pm


Library Hours

Monday - closed
Tuesday - 9am to 8pm
Wednesday - 9am to 8pm
Thursday - 9am to 5pm
Friday - 9am to 5pm
Saturday - 10am to 3pm
Sunday - closed

The computer room closes 30 minutes before the library.

Library is closed on national and state holidays.

Library is closed when Hudson City School District closes for weather.





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