Vision
The Hudson Area Library will be welcoming, vibrant and an integral part of our community’s intellectual, socio-economic and cultural life.
Mission
The Hudson Area Library enriches the quality of life by providing free and equal access to programs, services and resources, and by creating opportunities for all members of our community to connect, create, learn and grow.
Location
51 North 5th St., Hudson, NY, 12534
Public Access Hours
Monday – 10am to 5pm
Tuesday – 10am to 5pm
Wednesday – 10am to 8pm
Thursday – 10am to 5pm
Friday – 10am to 5pm
Saturday – 10am to 3pm
Access to public computers end 30 minutes before the library closes.
The library is closed on some national holidays and inclement weather days. Check the library calendar for notices of library closures.
Contact
Phone: 518-828-1792
Email: info@hudsonarealibrary.org
Library Director: Emily Chameides
To request items or for questions about your library account:
holds@hudsonarealibrary.org
518-828-1792 x100
For reference and tech support:
reference@hudsonarealibrary.org
tech@hudsonarealibrary.org
518-828-1792 x103
For program registration and information:
programs@hudsonarealibrary.org
518-828-1792 x101
For all other inquiries:
info@hudsonarealibrary.org
518-828-1792 x100
Library reports and documents:
2024 Annual Report (approved March 2025)
Long Range Plan
2026 Annual Budget
Additional policies can be found on our Library Regulations page.