Summer Reading Program

From reading challenges to special events, our free Summer Reading Program inspires curiosity, builds community, and makes summer learning fun for every age.

02Jun
Movie Day (Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs) PG

1:30 PM

Movie Day (Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs) PG

Come by and have fun with the family watching movies!

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04Jun
Foam Party!

6:00 PM

Foam Party!

Splashing, bubbling fun for everyone in the family to enjoy!

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06Jun
Movie Day (Jurassic Park) PG-13

10:30 AM

Movie Day (Jurassic Park) PG-13

Come by and have fun with the family watching movies!

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11Jun
Dog Comedy Show with Denise Gard

11:00 AM

Dog Comedy Show with Denise Gard

Come watch this dog comedy show with Joey and Kira!

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11Jun
Author Talk with Denise Gard

1:30 PM

Author Talk with Denise Gard

Author Talk with Denise Gard of her new novel.

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11Jun
Dog Comedy Show with Denise Gard

3:00 PM

Dog Comedy Show with Denise Gard

Come watch this dog comedy show with Joey and Kira!

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12Jun
Movie Day (Jurassic World) PG-13

12:30 PM

Movie Day (Jurassic World) PG-13

Come by and have fun with the family watching movies!

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13Jun
Family Trivia Day

10:30 AM

Family Trivia Day

Test the family's knowledge with fun trivia!

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16Jun
Dance!

3:00 PM

Dance!

Get hip and feel the beat with Dance!

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23Jun
Dance!

3:00 PM

Dance!

Get hip and feel the beat with Dance!

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24Jun
Movie Night (My Pet Dinosaur) PG

5:30 PM

Movie Night (My Pet Dinosaur) PG

Come by and have fun with the family watching movies!

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25Jun
Magic Dave’s Puppet Tales

1:00 PM

Magic Dave’s Puppet Tales

Stop on by and experience a fun puppet show!

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29Jun
Stars, Stripes & 250 Years

9:00 AM

Stars, Stripes & 250 Years

Come celebrate 250 years of America with us!

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29Jun
Stars, Stripes & 250 Years

2:00 PM

Stars, Stripes & 250 Years

Come celebrate 250 years of America with us!

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Official Summer Reading runs June 1 through August 1, and patrons are welcome to sign up throughout the summer. Stop by the library to register, pick up your reading log, and start earning prizes as you read, participate, and explore.

Sign Up at the Library

Registration is available in person at Hudson Public Library. The first 1,000 people to sign up will receive a Summer Reading t-shirt while supplies last.

Track Your Reading

Reading logs are available for toddlers, children, teens, tweens, and adults. Each age group has its own reading goals, activities, prizes, and grand prize opportunities.

Celebrate All Summer

Enjoy special summer programs, outside performers, movies, family events, and more from June through August. A wrap up party is currently planned for August 3.

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Complete all 12 activities to earn a prize! Bring your log to the library each visit to receive prizes along the way. Then, read 10 books, track each one you finish, and win a FREE book!

Children (PreK-5th Grade)

Color your way through your reading log! Color one egg for every 20 minutes you read, and bring your log to the library each visit to earn prizes. Every 200 minutes earns a prize, and completed logs can be turned in for the grand prize drawing. Complete the activities section and have a librarian sign off to be entered into the Squishmallow drawing!

Pre-Teens & Teens (6th-12th Grade)

Color your way through reading! Color one shape for every 30 minutes you read, track your titles and pages, and show a librarian to celebrate your progress. Every 5 hours (300 minutes) earns a Makerspace Day! Complete the activities section and have a staff member sign off for a chance to win a gift card.

Adults (18+)

Easily upload files from home and print at the library.Complete library, reading, and community-themed activities to earn points! Tally your points in the boxes and bring your log in every 200 points to earn a prize. Feel free to repeat activities, have fun, and once your log is complete, turn it in for the grand prize raffle!

Stay connected all summer

From library cards to upcoming events, Hudson Public Library makes it easy to keep reading, learning, and exploring all summer long.