Summer Reading is a national celebration of books and readers that goes on all summer long. This year’s theme is “Oceans of Possibilities” and we’ve got a treasure trove of free events, giveaways, and activities planned for readers of all ages, including:
Giveaway Backpacks, created in collaboration with Columbia Land Conservancy, packed full of free art supplies, crafts, books, and more. These bags will be available for pick-up at the library beginning on Monday, July 11. While supplies last!
Raffle Prizes for participants in our All Ages Reading Challenge. From July 11 to August 20, every day you read is a chance to win a prize! Pick up a reading log at the library’s main desk, circle each day that you read, and collect raffle tickets for your chance to win one of our fin-tastic prize baskets! Newborns through seniors are eligible to win, and the winners will be announced on Tuesday, August 23.
Free Programs for Kids and Families
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- Summer Storytimes
- Folktales and Stories: Wednesdays, July 6 – 27, 10 – 11am
- Movement and Music: Thursdays, through August 18, 4 – 5pm
- Bilingual Storytime: Tuesdays, July 12 – August 2, 4 – 5pm
- Water Explorers at Frog Pond: Wednesday, July 13, 3 – 4pm or 4 – 5pm (two sessions available)
- Ocean Crafts: Wednesdays, July 27 – August 10, 4 – 5pm
- Farmers Market Scavenger Hunt: Saturday, July 30, 9am – 1pm (rain or shine)
Free Programs for Tweens and Teens
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- Bound by Books, Youth Radio Show: Records Wednesdays 4 – 5pm on Zoom, Broadcasts Fridays at 7pm and Sundays at 9am on WGXC
- Weekly Craft Kits: New kits available for pick up every Monday, July 18 – August 15
- Whaleboats Puppetry Lab with Concrete Temple Theater: Tuesday, July 19, 12 – 1pm
- Teen Sound Circle with SVB: Wednesdays, July 20 – August 17, 2:30 – 4:30pm
- Hack the Library: Digital Media Leaders: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 26 – August 11, 2 – 4pm
- After-Hours Library Treasure Hunt: Tuesday, August 16, 6 – 7pm
Free Programs for Adults
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- Non-Fiction Book Group: Monday, July 25, 6 – 7pm
- HAL Book Group: Wednesday, July 27, 5 – 6pm
- Community Wellness: Free Ear Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine: Saturdays, July 16, August 26, September 10, 11am – 2pm
- Banana Splitter: Sunday, July 24 from 1 – 4pm
- Free One-on-One Job Search Help and Career Development: Contact us to set up an appointment.
For more information about the Summer Reading Program, and/or to register for any of the special events, email programs@hudsonarealibrary.org or call 518-828-1792 x101