Thank you to all who supported our 2026 Annual Gala. It was a true joy to gather with so many friends, neighbors, and supporters to celebrate the vision, generosity, and commitment that have helped our library grow into the vibrant space that it is today.
Together we celebrated our first ten years in the armory; honored David Murphy, Theresa Parsons and Mark Orton as this year’s Lions of the Library; and raised $107,000 to help keep our programs, resources, and services free and accessible for people of all ages.
For those who still need to process a pledge made during our Call for the Cause, you can do so online via PayPal or send a check to Hudson Area Library, 51 N. 5th Street, Hudson, NY 12534. All donation receipt letters will be sent by the end of October. If you have any additional questions regarding payments, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@hudsonarealibrary.org.
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2026 Lions of the Library Awardees
David Murphy, Theresa Parsons, & Mark Orton
Special thanks to our event sponsors!
Decade of Dedication Sponsor & Honorary Gala Co-Chair
David Murphy
Rare Edition Sponsor
Andrew & Amy Bluhm
Milestone Maker Sponsors
Miranda Barry & Charlotte Sheedy
Paul Cassidy & Vernon Evenson
Joseph Ferris
Page Turner Sponsors
Pioneer
Kristin Gamble
DeWayne Powell & Carsten Otto
Barbara Lax Kranz & Ken Kranz
Ellen & Alan Goldner
Chapter Builder Sponsors
Fingar Insurance
LYF Homes
William S. Blowers
Amy Chosky & Joe Cohn
Peter Frank & Jonathan Lerner
Michael Grisham
Laurel Oztemel
Gary & Barbara Sheffer
Jerl Surratt
Kneller Insurance Agency
Neighbor Running
Annamaria Assevero
Allan & Anna Chapin
Elaine & John Eichelberger
Suzanne Frye
Tessy Keller & Jay Neuschatz
Drs. Gretchen Stearns & Richard Weininger
Acknowledgement Sponsors
Carol Friedman
Annik La Farge