Program Description: Sarah Schulman is a novelist, playwright, screenwriter, nonfiction writer, and AIDS historian. Join her as she reads excerpts from her 20th book, Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP, New York 1987-1993. She will be joined in conversation with veteran activist and journalist, Jay Blotcher. Jay was ACT UP New …
Program Description: This fall, the Hudson Area Library will offer a mix of virtual, in-person, and bilingual storytimes for little ones and their families. On Tuesdays, join local musician, Abby Lappen, on Zoom for an hour of live, engaging, virtual fun, including music, stories, and easy stretches. On Wednesdays, join Pamela Badila for interactive folktales, …
Program Description: 2021’s Ghostly Gallop 5K will be another virtual race! Participants can register online at ghostlygallop.info, then run or walk a 5K between October 16 and 31, and submit their time on the Ghostly Gallop website. The fastest men and women runners will receive a Cranna Cup, the traditional trophy for the race’s top …
Program Description: Join Maria Ausherman and Fontaine Dunn for a presentation based on their newly published book “Behind the Camera: American Women Photographers Who Shaped How We See the World.” Date/Time: Wednesday, October 13, 6:00pm. Seating is limited for this in-person program, so we encourage you to reserve a seat by emailing programs@hudsonarealibrary.org or calling …
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Program Description: Though blessed with the Roosevelt name, fame and fortune, Eleanor Roosevelt’s early life was far from the comfortable, carefree and attentive life her husband had enjoyed. This session explores the many hardships and challenges that shaped a shy and insecure little girl into one of the most admired women in the world. Date/Time: Monday, …
Program Description: Kelley Drahushuk leads her annual tour of Cedar Park Cemetery for the 5th year- join us for 2021’s Tales from Hudson’s Crypts: The Tour. Date/Time: Sunday, October 24, 12-1:30pm (RAIN DATE: Saturday, October 30, 12-1:30pm). Registration: Email brenda.shufelt@hudsonarealibrary.org or call 518-828-1792 x106. Participation is limited to 18 participants and is on a first …
Program Description: On December 7, 1941 the United States – ranked 17th in the world in military power at the time – was unexpectedly plunged into World War II. Just 1,365 days later we emerged as the world’s first Superpower. This presentation outlines how Franklin Roosevelt’s leadership brought us from a ‘day of infamy’ to ‘absolute …
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Program Description: The Hudson Area Library’s Tween/Teen Advisory Council (HAL TAC) is made up of youth (ages 9-18) who take on leadership roles in creating and hosting library events and workshops for their peers and participating in community events representing the library. Contact youth@hudsonarealibrary.org for information on attending the Council’s monthly meetings. Date/Time: Tuesday, October 19, …
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