Virtual Children’s Programs in June
Even though our summer looks very different from last year, our youth services staff is busy preparing fun virtual programs for kids in the month of June, using Zoom and Facebook Live. Please note that registration is required unless otherwise noted. Daily storytimes begin June 8! Join your favorite Hudson Library librarians every Monday, Tuesday, … Continue reading Virtual Children’s Programs in June
Meet the Staff: Ms. Louise
In this installment of “Meet the Staff,” we catch up with Ms. Louise! Ms. Louise loves being a youth services librarian because she gets to see so many wonderful kids learn and grow into bright, smart, kind individuals. Her favorite part is the look on a kid’s face when they start to understand just how much there is … Continue reading Meet the Staff: Ms. Louise
“Drawn Together” on Facebook Live today
Join us on our Facebook page this afternoon, Thursday May 21, at 3:30 p.m. EST for a live children’s event! Author Minh Lê and illustrator Dan Santat will read and discuss their award-winning children’s book Drawn Together. The Hudson Library is partnering with PBS Books to offer this live program to our patrons. Lê and … Continue reading “Drawn Together” on Facebook Live today
Living Through an Infodemic with Teens
In a recent post, we addressed one of the greatest challenges of the present moment: the information (and misinformation) overload we experience each day. The primary place we encounter this misinformation is social media, where the challenge of avoiding it is amplified by the very nature of these platforms, especially those frequented by teens. Content on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter comes directly from other users. We see their faces, … Continue reading Living Through an Infodemic with Teens
Meet the Staff: Ms. Laura
Welcome to our very first installment of “Meet the Staff,” with our fearless leader, Ms. Laura! Ms. Laura has been working at the Hudson Library for 18 years. She started in Circulation, then became a Youth Services Assistant, then a Youth Services Librarian, and now has been Head of Youth Services for three years. Ms. … Continue reading Meet the Staff: Ms. Laura
Fun Educational Sites for Summer and Beyond
As the school year winds down, parents and caregivers may be looking for resources to keep the kids engaged and learning throughout the summer, so that they beat the summer slide and are ready for classes in the Fall. But since fun is the name of the game in the summer, will kids really want … Continue reading Fun Educational Sites for Summer and Beyond
Emotional Resilience Through Picture Books
Raising healthy children requires not just providing for their physical health, but also their mental health. In order for any individual to develop and maintain good mental health, they need a set of skills and attitudes known as emotional resilience, or the ability to cope with failure, difficult feelings, traumatic events, significant life changes, and … Continue reading Emotional Resilience Through Picture Books
Summer Learning Program Promo Video
Our annual Summer Learning Program for kids of all ages begins on June 1! This summer’s theme is “Imagine Your Story”, and it will run from June 1 through August 15. The program will incorporate reading logs, challenges, and prizes, as well as fun programs for kids of all ages. Check out this video for … Continue reading Summer Learning Program Promo Video
Outdoor Family Fun at Home
Just because we are at home doesn’t mean we have to be bored or feel stuck! It’s time to get everyone outside and enjoy some fresh air, play some games, and maybe even learn something new. Here are 20 ideas for outdoor family fun at home, brought to you by our fun-loving Youth Services staff! … Continue reading Outdoor Family Fun at Home
Harry Potter and Other Fun Links for Tweens and Teens
We were so excited to watch as Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter himself!) reads chapter 1 of “Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone” at the “Harry Potter at Home” website here. Have you checked it out yet? An amazing cast of narrators – plus several surprise guests – will be reading sections of this first book … Continue reading Harry Potter and Other Fun Links for Tweens and Teens
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