We are thrilled to release our 2022 calendar featuring artwork by local youth artists (ages 3-14) inspired by books of their choosing. Thank you to the youth artists for sharing their work: Coco Almeleh-Frazer, Cason Brodowski, Cera Buring, Luca DeAraujo, Myles Fraser, Alexander Fredette, Dorothy Grubler, Poppy Hilverman, Fatheah Jannat, Georgia Jassy, Katie Kinney, Keegan …
Program Description: The library’s History Room in collaboration with the Jacob Leisler Institute for the Study of Early New York History presents Fanatic or Martyr: Jacob Leisler, a Window into an Age, a talk by Dr. David Voorhees. On May 16, 1691, Jacob Leisler, de facto governor of New York, was hung til half-dead then …
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Starting in January, the Hudson Area Library will host bi-monthly craft entrepreneurship programs for teens aged 12-18. Throughout, participants will learn how to start their own business while developing craft and design skills as we work towards hosting a Youth Craft Fair in June of 2022. This month, we will make scrunchies and face masks …
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Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Mrs. Wendy by making vegetarian dumplings and a paper lantern craft while listening to a story about how children in China celebrate the holiday. All ages are welcome to attend this fun, family-friendly program. Date/Time: Tuesday, February 1, 4 – 6pm Location: Hudson Area Library Community Room Space is limited and …
This January, we are distributing special giveaway bags for children ages birth to 5 and their guardians. This month’s bag celebrates the winter season with snowy crafts, activities, and a storybook. Pick-up begins Monday, January 10. While supplies last. To register to pick up an early literacy giveaway bag, email youth@hudsonarealibrary.org or call 518-828-1792 x101.
Local tech guru Pam Doran will lead six virtual tech labs for anyone interested in learning about Google Drive, Google Docs, how to use our libraries’ e-book apps, personal cyber security, and social media. Date/Time: Google Drive: Monday, January 31, 5:45 – 7pm Google Docs: Monday, February 7, 5:45 – 7pm Cyber Security: Monday, February …
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 5pm Program Description: The Hudson Area Library Book Group, which reads a mixture of fiction and non-fiction, will read The Midnight Library by Matt Haig for this month’s meeting and discussion. All are welcome. Meetings take place at the Hudson Area Library, in the Community Room. Masks and social …
Make LGBTQ+-themed zines (very cute tiny magazines) and have them published under your chosen name with this teen-led program series for ages 12 – 19. Date/Time: Tuesdays February 8 and 22, 4 – 5p Location: Hudson Area Library Teen Space Registration: No registration required
