The Hudson Area Public Library is located in downtown Hudson on a hill that overlooks the scenic Saint Croix River. The location is picturesque and visitors often comment on the beauty of the location. The building, which was built in the 1980s and reflects the modern style of that era, is a two-story building plus a basement. The Library occupies the entire second floor and two-thirds of the main level.
The main level of the Library features an atrium, circulation desk, public computers, a small MakerSpace (iLab), administrative offices, storage room, staff workroom, book return closets (indoor and outdoor), restrooms, and an area for patron holds.
The second floor of the Library is home to the Children’s Area, Young Adult room, magazine reading area, Adult collection, and the History Room. The Children’s Area includes a story time room, a family restroom, a storage room, two staff offices, and three small rooms – Children’s Mystery Room (contains the mystery collection), the Parent-Teacher Resource Room, and the Tree House Room (reading area). Additionally, the second floor has a large “Board” room located at the very top of the stairs, along with several rooms used for small group meetings or individual studying. The Friends of the Library Book Store and workroom, public restrooms, and the Community Bulletin Board are also located on the second floor.
Accessibility
You will find accessible spaces in the parking lot on the east side of the building. The north facing entrance has accessible doors.
There is also an elevator inside the building.
- Our Mission & Vision
Our Strategic Plan
Mission
The Hudson Area Public Library exists to:
- Inspire innovation and inspiration;
- To engage and connect the community;
- To support and encourage lifelong learning;
- To provide access to information and resources.
Vision
The Hudson Area Public Library….
- Is recognized as a leading resource for educational support, self-directed, and lifelong learning;
- Is a cornerstone of community and provides a welcome gathering place for all;
- Is a forward-thinking organization that values the potential of each employee;
- Changes lives for the better through information, innovation, and imagination.
Why Statement
We believe that no matter where you are in life – regardless of age, income, learning ability, or political persuasion – the library transforms and enriches lives.
Core Values
Accountability: To our stakeholders, community partners, and library users.
Collaboration & Teamwork: As a staff, we collaborate and work together to provide excellent services and programming that inspires lifelong learning, promotes literacy, and builds a strong, vibrant community.
Community: We serve the Hudson Area community and provide a warm, welcoming place for all community members.
Excellence: We excel at providing excellent service to our community, at all times and in all circumstances.
Freedom: We provide open and free access to information and resources for all.
Honesty, Trust, Integrity, and Respect: We embrace these virtues in all aspects of service to the community, in stewardship of public and private funding, in customer service, and in our treatment of each other, our patrons, and our community stakeholders.
Innovative and Future Focused: We strive to focus on the future, and we embrace change and emerging technologies, explore new ideas and initiate changes to enhance our service to the community.
Lifelong Learning: We promote lifelong learning and provide dynamic opportunities for all. - Meet Our Staff
Shelley Tougas, Interim Co-Director
Madeline Page, Interim Co-Director
Joan Bushman, Librarian
Joseph Kreye, Librarian
Christopher Mick, Librarian
Sara O’Brien, Librarian
Jamie Smith, Patron Services Coordinator
Michelle Saifullah, Communications/Marketing Specialist
Matt Campana, Technical Specialist
- Library Partners
The Hudson Area Library is in partnership with the city of Hudson, village of North Hudson, and the townships of Hudson and St. Joseph.
City of Hudson
505 3rd Street
Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-4765
ci.hudson.wi.usTown of Hudson
980 County Road A
Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-4263
townofhudsonwi.comTown of St. Joseph
1337 County Road V
Hudson, WI 54016
715-549-6235
townofstjoseph.com
Village of North Hudson
400 Seventh Street N.
Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-5141
northhudsonvillage.org