Children’s Programs

Suggested for children 0 – 10 years old

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Children’s Program News

Only the most recent ten Children's Programs are shown here. Go to Children's Programs Archive for complete listings.

Posted: March 28, 2023
Adults, Children, Music, News, Programs, Young Adults, teen

Free Concert: Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes Quartet (Wednesday, April 19)

Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with this free concert, featuring Michael on vibraphone, David Gleason on piano, Brad Monkell on bass, and Pete Sweeney on drums. The band will perform both straight-ahead and Latin-influenced jazz, including the Bossa Nova and Samba.

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 19, 6 – 7pm

Location: In person, Hudson Area Library Community Room

Registration: Registration appreciated. Email programs@hudsonarealibrary or call 518-828-1792 x101 to register.

This concert is made possible by the Albany Musicians’ Union, Local 14.


Posted: March 26, 2023
Children, News, Programs

March Early Literacy Giveaway/Marzo 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 version of The Itsy Bitsy Spider and the materials you’ll need to make your own itsy bitsy little friend!

Date/Time: Pick up begins on Wednesday, March 1
Pick-up location: Hudson Area Library Main Desk

Este obsequio está destinado a niños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años y sus cuidadores. ¡Incluye una versión de libro de cartón bilingüe en español e inglés de La Pequeña Arañita y los materiales que necesitarás para hacer tu propio amiguito!

La recogida comienza: miércoles 1 de Marzo
Lugar de recogida: mostrador principal de la biblioteca del área de Hudson


Posted: March 24, 2023
Children, Programs, Young Adults, teen

Bound By Books Youth Radio Show

Our youth radio crew records their weekly Bound By Books radio show remotely on Tuesday afternoons. Tune in Friday evenings and Sunday mornings to hear tweens and teens, along with our library director Emily Chameides discuss books they love, books they’re currently reading, and other tween and teen media and literary topics. Bound By Books has been broadcasting on WGXC since 2011. In addition to the weekly show, past Bound by Books radio shows can be accessed online via the WGXC Audio Archive.

Recording: Tuesdays, 4-5pm

Broadcast: Fridays, 7pm and Sundays, 6:30am on WGXC 90.7FM

Register: Contact Emily at info@hudsonarealibrary.org to learn more.


Posted: March 21, 2023
Children, News, Programs

STEAM Storytime & Activity (Wednesday, April 12)

For April’s STEAM Storytime, we will celebrate spring by reading ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Spring’ and creating jellybean structures!

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 12, 4 – 5pm

Location: In person, Hudson Area Library Community Room

Registration: No registration required. All are welcome!


The program is presented in collaboration with Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood and Talk Read Sing Columbia, with support from the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.


Posted: March 18, 2023
Adults, Children, News, Programs

Infant Toddler Playgroup and Parent Support (Thursday, April 20)

Families living in Columbia County with children ages three and under are invited to attend this monthly play and parent support group. Each session will focus on a new discussion topic for parents, and play activities for the children. Stop by to gather parenting resources, ask questions, and enjoy a peer support space!

Date/Time: Thursday, April 20, 2 – 4pm

Location: In person, Hudson Area Library Community Room

Registration: Registration is not required.


Posted: March 14, 2023
Children, News, Programs

Spring Movement & Music Storytimes (Thursdays, through May 25)

Sing and dance your way through spring with local musician, Abby Lappen, during our Movement & Music Storytime sessions. Toddlers, kids, and families of all ages will enjoy this bright, animated program as they learn how to use stories, songs and motion to develop early literacy skills.

Date/Time: Thursdays, through May 25, 4 – 5pm

Location: In person, Hudson Area Library Community Room

Registration: Registration is appreciated, but not required. Email youth@hudsonarealibrary.org or call 518-828-1792 x101.


Posted: January 10, 2023
Adults, Children, Friends, Fundraising, News, Programs, Volunteers, Young Adults, teen

Friends’ Book & Bake Sale (Friday, March 17 – Sunday, March 19)

The Friends of the Hudson Area Library’s spring Book and Bake Sale will include books for all ages, CDs, DVDs, and some scrumptious baked goods. All proceeds will benefit the Friends, who support library collections and programming.

Date/Time: Friday and Saturday, March 17 and 18, 10am – 3pm
Sunday, March 19, 1 – 3:30pm

Bakers’ Drop-off: Thursday, March 16, 10am – 5pm and Friday, March 17, 10am – 5pm

Location: In person, Hudson Area Library Community Room


Posted: January 8, 2023
Adults, Children, News, Programs, Young Adults, teen

February is National Library Lovers Month!

In celebration of libraries and the people who love them, we’re encouraging new library card sign-ups this month by offering free gifts to the first 35 new cardholders! If you or someone you know is ready to register for their first library card, stop by today to pick-up a card and a heart-shaped bucket full of goodies!

This incentive is supported by a generous donation from the Friends of the Hudson Area Library.


Posted: October 26, 2022
Children, News, Programs

January Early Literacy Giveaway (from January 2) / enero un obsequio de alfabetización temprana (a partir del 2 de enero)

Celebrate movement with a free bilingual (English/Spanish) picture book, themed craft, and music recommendations for little ones. This giveaway is intended for children ages birth to five and their caregivers. First come, first served.

Date/Time: Pick up begins on Monday, January 2

Location: Hudson Area Library Main Desk

Celebre el movimiento con un libro ilustrado bilingüe (inglés/español) gratuito, manualidades temáticas y recomendaciones musicales para los más pequeños. Este obsequio está destinado a niños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años y sus cuidadores.

La recogida comienza: lunes 2 de enero

Lugar de recogida: mostrador principal de la biblioteca del área de Hudson


Posted: October 22, 2022
Children, News, Programs, Young Adults

Winter Scavenger Hunt (December 1 – January 2)

We’ve hidden wintry items all over the library! If you find them all, you will receive a small treat and entry into our raffle for the Grand Prize, which includes a cool backpack stuffed full of goodies! Stop by today to pick up your checklist and begin looking for clues. All ages are welcome to play.

Date/Time: December 1 – January 2. Grand Prize winner announced on January 3.

Location: In person, Hudson Area Library Main Desk

The Grand Prize is presented with support from Verdigris Tea & Chocolate Bar. 


Only the most recent ten Children's Programs are shown here. Go to Children's Programs Archive for complete listings.



Ongoing Children’s Programs

Kids’ Out-of-School Time Activities and Free Play

Ages: All ages welcome
Dates: Tuesday through Friday 3pm-5pm by appointment
Join Ms. Kathy for arts and crafts, games, free play, homework help, and more.

For more information call 518-828-1792 or email youth@hudsonarealibrary.org.