Our Library

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.

Shelley Tougas, Director

Madeline Page, Assistant Director 

Michelle Saifullah, Programming & Marketing Director

Joan Bushman, Librarian

Christopher Mick, Librarian

Sara O’Brien, Librarian

Jamie Smith, Patron Services Coordinator

Matt Campana, Technical Specialist

Camille Young, Library Assistant

Susan Jara, Library Assistant

Amy Ginsbach, Library Assistant

DavyAnn Lee, Library Assistant

Annie Goldberg, Library Assistant

JoAnn Dent, Library Assistant

Gillian Molitor-Schuh, Library Assistant

Isabel Yang, Tech Services Assistant

Andrew Sackett, Library Aide

Jeff Stepan, Library Aide

Lauren Carrier, Library Aide

Ella Saucy, Library Aide

Lisa Dennison, Library Aide

The Hudson Area Library is in partnership with the city of Hudson, village of North Hudson, and the townships of Hudson and St. Joseph.