Comprised of a dedicated group of volunteers, our mission is to enhance, expand, and promote our library’s services and resources within the greater Hudson community. We do this through our bookstore, online and semi-annual book sales, and generating community support through these and other events. We help support the Library with funds generated by these sales, and provide a means to keep donated books in circulation within our community.
Find out how to become a part of this fun and flexible group of community members that share your interest in books and supporting the Library.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Heather Lacke at hudsonlibraryFRIENDS@gmail.com.
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Visit Our Bookstore
The Friends of the Library Bookstore is maintained entirely by dedicated volunteers and is always open during library hours.
Book bargains for all ages can be found in the bookstore located in room 215 upstairs. A large and ever-changing selection of genres includes Current & Classic Fiction, Mystery, History, Biography, Children & Young Adult, Animals & Pets, Art & Photography, Automotive & Aviation, Cooking, Sports, Gardening, and many more. We also have an extensive collection of CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, vintage and specialty books. Our low prices begin at $0.50, and most hardcovers range between $2 and $3.
You’ll often find a sale of featured genres for half price! FREE books are offered on the marked shelves outside the bookstore as well as on carts in the front lobby entrance. Please help yourself.
No time to browse? Take a look at our QUICK PICKS shelf outside the bookstore for recommended reading with a quick review. Feel free to review any of your favorites you find in the store!
Your donations of gently used books, textbooks, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and current magazines are gratefully accepted and may be dropped off at the circulation desk or the Friends donation desk on the second floor. Receipts for your donations are available.
Most donated books are sold in the bookstore or at book sales. Some are used to expand the Library’s lending collection or to replace worn books. Those of local interest may be placed in the Library’s History Room. The children’s reading programs also benefit from books used as prizes. Higher value books are listed for sale online at abebooks.com.
We always try to direct books to those in need within our community, and we provide free books to teachers for use in their classrooms. If you know of a worthy recipient or group, please let us know.
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Get Involved
New members are warmly welcomed! Join us at a Friends meeting to get to know our members and hear about our current and future activities as well as our goals. See the schedule of upcoming meetings and events on the calendar page.
Other ways to get involved
- Help with sorting, pricing, and shelving of donated books
- Serve as an Ambassador of the Friends during book sales and special events
- Assist in the planning, promotion, and staging of these activities
Don’t worry about your schedule or experience level. We can always find a way for you to help that works for you! The Friends will provide a mentor to show you the ropes and help you decide how you can best share your talents!
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Lend Your Support
You can contribute to the Friends by donating your gently used books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and current magazines. Donations are tax-deductible and donation receipts are provided on the Friends donation table on the second floor and at the circulation desk.
Another great way to contribute is to save your Family Fresh grocery store receipts and drop them into the collection jar at the main circulation desk. For every $150,000 in receipts, Family Fresh generously donates $1,000 to the Friends of the Library. This money is also used to support the Library and its programs.
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Become a Member
Step 1: Submit Your Member Information
Step 2: Provide Your Membership Payment
Provide your membership payment online via PayPal.
Or make checks payable and send to:
Friends of the Hudson Library
700 First Street, Hudson, WI 54016-2506The Friends of the Hudson Area Library is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Your membership and donations are tax deductible.
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Meet Our Current Board of Directors
President
Joyce LawVice President
Jan StandaferSecretary
Kathy CoulterTreasurer
Gail O’ConnorMember at Large
Donna Miller
Chris Rivard
Heather Lacke