BLACC Exhibition: A Dialogue Across Generations: Making Connections through the BLACC Collection

Delve into the cultural, familial, economic, social, and religious history of Black people in the county through our exhibition of the 1980s Black Legacy Association of Columbia County (BLACC) Oral History Project collection. Curated by Tanya Jackson, founder of the annual Columbia County Juneteenth archival exhibit and celebration, Who We Be!, this exhibition is an […]

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Bollywood Dance Classes (Wednesdays at 10am, starting 5/1)

Dance Bollywood with skilled instructor, Arobi! You will learn moves to trendy and iconic Bollywood songs in a fun, beginner-friendly environment. No experience required. Date/Time: Wednesdays, May 1 – June 26, 10am – 11am (except for Wednesday, June 19) Location: In person, Hudson Area Library Community Room Registration: No registration required. All are welcome!  

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La Leche League (Wednesday, May 8)

Join La Leche League for these free meet-ups and support for nursing families. Whether you are pregnant, caring for a newborn, nursing, pumping, supplementing, weaning, or beyond – all are welcome! Dates/Times: Wednesdays, May 8, June 12, and August 14, 4 – 5:30pm Location: In person, Hudson Area Library Community Room Registration: Visit “La Leche

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Author Event: “In Defiance: Runaways from Slavery in New York’s Hudson River Valley” (Thursday, May 9)

In this local history talk and author event Susan Stessin-Cohn, former professor of social studies education at SUNY New Paltz and Director of Education at Historic Huguenot Street, and current New Paltz Historian, will speak on her 20+ years of research into the history of slavery in the Hudson River Valley, with a particular focus

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Drag Queen Storytime in Wonderland with Ella Ghent (Saturday, May 11)

Children and families are invited to join Tall Alice (local Drag Queen Ella Ghent) for magical stories, sing-alongs, cookies, and tea. Alice in Wonderland costumes encouraged! After storytime, stick around for the Mad Hatters’ Parade, a whimsical procession kicking off from the library at 2pm. Date/Time: Saturday, May 11, 12-1pm Location: In person, Hudson Area

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