Hudson Area Library Events
Join us for Summer Outdoor Storytime Every Wednesday at 9:30 am in a different Hudson park. Check our calendar for locations.
iLab Hours
- Currently closed
The Friends of the Hudson Area Library is an organization of dedicated volunteers that exists to strengthen the Hudson Area Library through:
- Financial support
- Advocacy
We provide significant and consistent financial support to the Library through our bookstore, online and semi-annual book sales. The Friends is involved in many advocacy projects throughout the Hudson community. We are also a social organization that fosters a connection to the Library with the aim of providing engaging volunteer opportunities to our members in support of the Library and our community.
Browse our website, become a member, and find or create a volunteer opportunity that fits your interests. The Friends is a fun and flexible group of community members that shares your interest in books, supporting the Library and connecting with our community.
If you have any questions, would like to share ideas, or need assistance, please contact us at hudsonlibraryFRIENDS@gmail.com.
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 upstairs in room 215. 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, Science and Nature, Gardening, Travel, Humor, and more. We also have a collection of DVDs, audiobooks, vintage, and specialty books. Our low prices range from $0.50-$2.
Many free books can be found outside the store on the metal shelves against the wall.
Subscribe to our Facebook page at ‘FriendsoftheHudsonAreaLibrary’ to see announcements for volunteer opportunities, in-store sales, and our semi-annual book sales.
No time to browse? Look at our QUICK PICKS shelf for recommended reading. Books may have a brief review tucked inside on a bookmark. Feel free to review any of your favorites you find in the store and add them to the shelf.
Community Outreach activities are another major focal point of the Friends. Join us as we work to increase awareness of the library’s programs and serve the literacy needs of the community. To find out more about how you can get involved, or if you have questions or ideas, please contact us at hudsonlibraryFRIENDS@gmail.com.Participate in Outreach Programs
2022 Bookmark Contest Winners. 
From left to right: Claire Knepler, Arianna Zezza, Aylah Tepper, Bryn Likness, Elena Frey and Paige Kowalsky.
Not pictured: Addy Jamieson.
- Donations
Thank you for considering the Friends of the Hudson Library for your book donations. Your donations of gently used books, audiobooks, and DVDs are gratefully accepted and may be dropped off at the circulation desk. 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 Nancy L. Hawkinson History Room on the second floor of the library. Higher value books are listed for sale online at abebooks.com.
We always try to direct books to those in need within and beyond our community. If you know of a charitable organization or group that needs books, please let us know
Book Donation Guidelines:
We can accept material that has been inspected by the owner, is in ‘like-new’ resalable condition, and is delivered in clean boxes/bags/totes. Materials must be donated in person at the circulation desk during library hours. Please do not leave donated material in the library book drop box or outside of the library. Larger donations of four or more boxes/bags can be made by appointment only.
Contact the Friends at hudsonlibraryfriends@gmail.com with questions or to schedule an appointment.
Items we ACCEPT include:
- Hardcover and paperback books
- Commercially published DVD’s and Audiobooks
- Business, health/fitness, self-help, political and travel books must be 5 years old or newer
Items we DO NOT ACCEPT include:
- VHS, CDs, or cassette tapes
- Encyclopedias, dictionaries, Reader’s Digest Condensed books, and bibles
- Textbooks, atlases, and professional journals
- Magazines
- Become a Volunteer
There are many opportunities to volunteer and support the Library, the Friends, and the Hudson community!
Some ways to get involved:
- Bookstore: Help with sorting, pricing, and shelving of donated books
- Book Sales: Help with set-up, take-down, sales, and publicity
- Board Member: Assist with planning, promotion, and staging of Friends activities
- Hudson Area Backpack and Food Program: Help put together monthly flyer and library schedule
- Online Sales: Look up values of donated books, and enter higher value books online
- National Night Out: Assist with spreading the word about the Friends and the Library
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!
To find out more about how you can get involved, or if you have any questions, please contact us at hudsonlibraryFRIENDS@gmail.com .
- Become a Member
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. Friends meetings are held the second Thursdays of every other month at 5:30 pm in Conference Room 219. See the schedule of upcoming meetings on the events page.
We are grateful for support through memberships. Please review the membership levels listed and consider becoming a member.
- Meet Our Current Board of Directors
From left to right: Heather Lacke, Alisha Cunningham, Ember Hutton, Joyce Law, Char Kruger, Cindy O’Connor, and Donna Miller. Missing: Kenzie Rowekamp
President
Joyce LawVice President
Donna MillerSecretary
Char KrugerTreasurer
Mackenzie RowekampMembers at Large
Heather Lacke
Ember Hutton
Alisha Cunningham
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