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Our Library
The Hudson Area Public Library is located in downtown Hudson on a hill that overlooks the scenic St. 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, young adult book collection, public computers, 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 lounge, 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 two small rooms – the DVD Collection Room and the Holiday Book Room. 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.
Mission
The Hudson Area Public Library connects people to information, services, culture, lifelong learning and each other.
Vision
The Hudson Area Public Library fosters the spirit of exploration, the joy of learning and the pursuit of knowledge for all.
Core Values
Welcoming: Your library is a safe gathering space where everyone is welcome.
Freedom: Your library provides open and free access to everyone, defends intellectual freedom and rejects censorship.
Integrity: Your library staff embrace honesty, trust and respect in all aspects of community and customer service; in stewardship of public and private funding; and in our treatment of each other, our patrons, and our community stakeholders.
Versatility: Your library staff strive to enhance service to your communities through collaboration and innovation.
Collaboration: Your library staff champion the belief that books are just the beginning; that a great library provides dynamic opportunities to inspire lifelong learning; promote literacy; and build a strong, vibrant community.
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.
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.
505 3rd Street
Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-4765
ci.hudson.wi.us
Town of Hudson
980 County Road A
Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-4263
townofhudsonwi.com
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
Staff
Director
Michelle Saifullah
Programming & Marketing Director
Jamie Smith
Operations Coordinator
Joan Bushman
Librarian
Christopher Mick
Librarian
Sara O’Brien
Youth Services Librarian
Matt Campana
Technical Specialist
Library Assistant
Sarah Eral
Library Assistant
Amy Ginsbach
Library Assistant
Annie Goldberg
Library Assistant
Hannah Greene
Library Assistant
Gillian Hanke
Library Assistant
Susan Jara
Library Assistant
Jennifer Keene
Library Assistant
DavyAnn Lee
Library Assistant
Library Assistant
Alexis Otis
Library Assistant
Emilia Reynolds
Library Assistant
Ripley Balusek
Library Aide
Andrew Sackett
Library Aide
Corine Schilling
Library Aide
Jeff Stepan
Library Aide
Logan Webster
Library Aide
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