Staff Book Lists
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Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue Reading List
Shiloh is a senior Alaskan Malamute waiting for adoption at Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue. With a name like Shiloh, of course this gal loves books, so she helped us create this list of her favorite books and videos.
Entanglements: Twisty Plots and Unreliable Narrators
What just happened?! If you like stories with plenty of plot twists and characters who may – or may not – be telling it like it is, then check out this list.
NASA Mars Perseverance Rover Kids Books
Is there life on Mars? NASA just launched a rover to find out! While they wait for the rover to land on Mars (Feb. 2021), kids can satisfy their curiosity about robots, Mars, and space exploration with these Hudson Public Library staff recommendations.
Rollin’ on the River
A reading list inspired by the beautiful St. Croix River that runs along the western border of Hudson — and provides the wonderful view from the windows of our library.
Votes for Women – Celebrating 100 Years
Ratified on August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment granted all American women the right to vote. This lists celebrates 100 years of votes for women.
Arm Chair Travels
A reading list inspired by the beautiful St. Croix River that runs along the western border of Hudson — and provides the wonderful view from the windows of our library..
Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue: Lallo’s Reading List
Lallo is a sweet terrier mix who is waiting for adoption at Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue. He is calm and collected and he loves people. And he loves stories, like these!
Children’s Back to School Book List
Picture books for elementary age learners, whether they are learning at home or in the classroom.
Hispanic Voices – Books by Hispanic Authors
Hispanic Voices: This list highlights titles, for all ages, by and about Hispanic authors and characters from around the world. On September 17, the Hudson Area Public Library will host an evening of stories from our Hispanic neighbors about living in the St. Croix Valley. After presentations, the speakers will take questions from audience members, and we’ll have a conversation about diversity in our community. This family-friendly event will be held at Hop & Barrel. Masks required. Please click here for more information.
For Fans of the Enola Holmes Mysteries
Teenage sleuth Enola Holmes, younger sister of Sherlock Holmes, is coming to Netflix. Get to know Enola and other teenage sleuths with these titles.
Wandering Wisconsin
Fiction and non-fiction titles for all ages that are set in Wisconsin and/or written by Wisconsinites.