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Community Care Clinic: Free Ear Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (Saturday, December 3)

Join Rich Maddocks, Hudson-based Community Herbalist and Acupuncture Detox Specialist, for a free drop-in care clinic, which will include ear acupuncture, ear seeds, acupressure, a wide variety of free herbal medicines, Narcan, Fentanyl test strips, and more. Participants receiving acupuncture treatment immediately experience a deep sense of calm, reduced cravings, relief from stress, emotional trauma …

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College Information Sessions (Mondays, December 5, January 9, and January 30)

Join Matthew Green, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management at Columbia-Greene Community College, for a series of free information sessions recommended for high school students as well as any adults interested in the college application process. These sessions will cover various topics, including Understanding a College Degree, Campus Resources, Financial Literacy, and College Terminology. Date/Time: Mondays, …

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Winter Movement & Music Storytimes (Thursdays, through February 23)

Sing and dance your way through the chilly months with local musician, Abby Lappen, during our winter Movement & Music Storytime sessions. Toddlers, kids, and families of all ages will enjoy this bright, animated program as they learn how to use stories, songs and motion to develop early literacy skills. Date/Time: Thursdays, December 1 – …

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December Early Literacy Giveaway (from December 1st)

This month’s early literacy giveaway celebrates the winter season with a storybook and themed activities. This giveaway is intended for children ages birth to five and their caregivers. First come, first served. Date/time: Pick up begins Thursday, December 1 Location: Hudson Area Library Main Desk

Winter Scavenger Hunt (December 1 – January 2)

We’ve hidden wintry items all over the library! If you find them all, you will receive a small treat and entry into our raffle for the Grand Prize, which includes a cool backpack stuffed full of goodies! Stop by today to pick up your checklist and begin looking for clues. All ages are welcome to …

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Bound By Books Youth Radio Show

Our youth radio crew records their weekly Bound By Books radio show remotely on Tuesday afternoons. Tune in Friday evenings and Sunday mornings to hear tweens and teens, along with our library director Emily Chameides discuss books they love, books they’re currently reading, and other tween and teen media and literary topics. Bound By Books …

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Lindenwald’s Amazing Historically Accurate Wallpaper (Monday, December 12)

Lindenwald, Martin Van Buren’s historic home, is awash in amazing historically accurate wallpaper. Join Martin Van Buren National Historic Site Museum Specialist, Mike Wasko, to learn about how the park reproduced wallpaper using historical evidence, the reproduction of the wallpaper, and the result of the rooms being returned to their original state. Date/Time: Monday, December 12, 6pm – …

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After-School Snack & Craft: Winter Slime (Wednesday, December 14)

During this casual craft program for students in grades 6 – 12, we will enjoy some light snacks while learning how to make winter-themed slime. All snacks and craft supplies provided. Date/Time: Wednesday, December 14, 3:30 – 5pm Location: In person, Hudson Area Library Teen Room Registration: No registration required. While supplies last!