Summer Reading Archives - Hudson Area Library

June Early Literacy Giveaway/Junio Obsequio De Alfabetización Temprana

This giveaway is intended for children ages birth to five and their caregivers. It includes a Spanish/English bilingual board book, De Colores, adapted by Elodie Pope, and everything you need to make your own rainbow. Date/Time: Pick up begins on Thursday, June 1 Pick-up location: Hudson Area Library Main Desk, while supplies last. Este obsequio …

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Exhibition and Opening Reception: Black and Brown Families of Hudson (July 6 – August 28)

The BBFH Exhibition documents the historic presence of Black and Brown families residing in Hudson, and includes extended family members that return to their families centered in Hudson. This is the second leg of a documentation project by Operation Unite NY. The first leg focused on collecting photographs from families with senior members living in …

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2023 Summer Reading Program: Giveaways, Raffles, and Special Events! (July 10 – August 19)

Summer Reading is a national celebration of books and readers that goes on all summer long. This year’s theme is “All Together Now” and we’ve got a ton of community-centered events, giveaways, and activities planned for readers of all ages, including: Giveaway Backpacks, packed full of free art supplies, crafts, books, and more. These bags …

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Ailey II in Hudson! (July 28 – 29)

This summer, Ailey II (the younger version of the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater) will visit Hudson for an exciting weekend of free community programming for all ages. To start the celebration, former Ailey Associate Artistic Director, Masazumi Chaya will participate in a panel discussion and film screening of the 2021 Ailey documentary, a …

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Ready for Summer Party! (Tuesday, July 11)

Celebrate the start of summer with dance music, free books and activities for kids, a backpack giveaway, free pizza tickets for Summer Reading registrants, and more! Sarah Van Buren (SVB) and Matthew Cullen will share special DJ performances to kick-off our Hey DJ! Keep playing that song! program for tweens and teens this summer. Then, …

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Hey DJ! Keep playing that song! (Tuesdays, July 11 – August 15)

This summer, Sarah Van Buren (SVB) and an impressive list of guest DJs will share a dynamic Youth DJ Workshop experience for youth ages 9 – 16. This program will include a summer kick-off party, a series of studio days and vinyl record shopping field trips, and a final performance where our newly trained DJs …

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Crafting Kindness (Wednesdays, July 12 – August 16)

Visit the library to make fun summer crafts that we’ll send to the Ghent Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, to decorate their facility and bring cheer. Additionally, if anyone finds it difficult to part with their art, they’ll have the option of making two crafts at each session! Date/Time: Wednesdays, July 12 – August 16, 11am …

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Cooking Up Community (Thursdays, July 13 and August 10)

Observe cultural food demonstrations led by locals sharing recipes brought to Hudson from around the world, and enjoy a taste! In July, Jabin Ahmed will show us how to make Bangladeshi Tomato Tenga (a simple soup like curry, using tomatoes and fish). Then, stay tuned for details about the August event, which will focus on …

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