From our popular storytime to our engaging reading programs, the Hudson Area Public Library is a great resource for kids of all ages. Check out some our programs below and make sure to visit the calendar to see all of our upcoming kid-friendly events!
Storytime resumes Tuesday, Jan. 4 in the library lobby
- Toddler Time: Tuesdays 10:15 – 10:45 am
- Babies & Books: Wednesdays 10:15 – 10:45 am
- Stories for All: Wednesdays 11:15 – 11:45 am
STEM Corner
We have great links to fun STEM activities to entertain kids and keep them engaged academically.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has produced a website called Full STEAM Ahead that has resources and lessons for PK – 12th grade.
NASA At Home is an amazing collection of resources including podcasts, videos, Storytime From Space and more. Check out these amazing resources (updated daily).
Join Miss Sara on YouTube for songs, finger plays and more!
Play & Learn with Miss Sara
songs, finger plays and flannel boards
K-Kids – a Service Club for Kids
Our K-Kids group is a community service club for kids in grades 3-6. We meet the 1st Saturday of each month 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the library. Together we run our own meetings, manage our money, and decide on our service projects. We are learning that by working together we can make a difference in our community.
If you would like to join us or learn more about us please email cyoung@hudsonpubliclibrary.org. To learn more about K-Kids visit www.kiwaniskids.org
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
You are invited to participate in our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program! The concept is simple and the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes you can repeat books) before your little one starts kindergarten. Don’t be intimidated – if you read just 1 book a night, you will have read about 365 books in a year. That is 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years. The key is perseverance so let’s make it exciting! When your child reaches a milestone, stop by the Hudson Area Public Library for a small reward (stickers, books). We will help you track your progress and provide rewards along the way!
To register, stop by the Youth Services Desk and ask a librarian the next time you visit the Library.
Who can participate?
Any child from birth until they enter Kindergarten.
How does the program work?
Just sign-up and track your reading in your online log (or paper log, if you prefer). For each milestone, come in and pick up your child’s prize.
Thanks to Hudson Area Library Foundation and the Friends of the Hudson Area Public Library for their generous sponsorship of this program.
Resources for our Community Kids
Ebooks for Children
Autism Resources
Follow this link for a list of resources: Autism Resources
Boardmaker Software
Available for in-library use
No charge for copies and lamination