Summer Reading is a national celebration of books and readers that goes on all summer long. This year’s theme is “Color Our World” and we’ve got a ton of free events, giveaways, and activities planned for readers of all ages, including:
Giveaway Tote Bags, packed full of free art supplies, crafts, books, and more. These bags will be available for pick-up at the library’s Summer Warm Up! Party on Tuesday, July 8. While supplies last!
Free Ice Cream Cone Gift Certificates for participants in our All Ages Reading Challenge. From July 8 to August 16, we’ll be giving out free Stewart’s single scoop ice cream cone gift certificates to anyone who completes our Summer Reading Challenge! Pick up a reading challenge bookmark at the library’s main desk, fill out each of the 5 challenges (ex. read outside, read a comic, etc.), show your completed bookmark to a librarian before August 16 and collect your reward! Limit: one per person.
Free Programs for All Ages
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- Summer Warm Up! Party: Tuesday, July 8, 5 – 7pm
- The Fix-It Picnic: Community Dye Baths: Wednesdays, July 15 and August 13, 5 – 7:30pm
- Reptiles Up Close: Colorful Camouflage: Wednesday, July 23, 2pm
- Magic Wings Butterfly Show: Wednesday, August 6, 2pm
- Free Movie Screening: Encanto at Story Screen Cinema: Sunday, August 10, 11:30am doors (12pm film start)
- Hey DJ! Final Performance and All Ages Dance Party: Tuesday, August 12, 5 – 7pm
- Summer Scavenger Hunt: July 8 – August 16, during library open hours
- Exhibition: HCSD Student Art Show: On view July 8 – August 23
Free Programs for Kids and Families
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- Movement & Music: Thursdays, July 10 – August 28, 4 – 5pm
- Little Wonders Storytime: Wednesdays, July 9 and August 13, 10am
- Drop-in Table Crafts: during library open hours
Free Programs for Tweens and Teens
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- Bound by Books, Youth Radio Show: Records Tuesdays at 4:30pm on Zoom, Broadcasts Fridays at 7pm on WGXC
- Craft Club: Mondays, July 14 – August 4, 12:30 – 2:30pm
- Hey DJ! Vinyl Workshop: Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 17 -August 7, 12:30 – 2:30pm
- Teen Anime Watch Party: Saturday, August 2, 1 – 2:30pm
Free Programs for Adults
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- Women’s Walking Group: Saturdays, July 5 and August 2, 9:30am
- Spanish Conversation Nights: Tuesdays, July 15 and August 19, 5 – 6pm
- Qigong~TaiChi: Tuesdays, through August 26 , 10 – 11am
- Core Strength & Balance: Thursdays, July 10 – August 14, 10:30am
- Nonfiction Book Group: Monday, July 28, 6 – 7pm
- Free One-on-One Job Search Help and Career Development: Contact us to set up an appointment.
- One-on-One Tech Help: Contact us to set up an appointment.
- Adult Literacy Classes: Contact Literacy Connections at 518-828-1792 x104 for information about joining a class.
- HSE, General Education Development Preparation Program: To register, call 518-479-6838 or email ronald.valentine@questar.org
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.
