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Novel Ideas at Hudson
Written By: Emily Crowell | Issue: 2018/08 - August
What is Highlands’ best-loved novel?
Hudson Library is asking that question as part of its adult summer reading program in conjunction with PBS’s Great American Read program.
Through a public survey, PBS came up with a list of 100 of America’s favorite novels, and Hudson Library is asking you to vote for your favorite novel from that list to find out which book Highlands loves the most. You can also participate in the reading program by reading or re-reading a book on the list, fill out a short form about the book, and for every three books read you get a prize – up to three prizes. Highlanders have through the end of August to participate and vote. Copies of the Great American Read Top 100 list are available at the library.
Youngsters can also still participate in the library’s annual Summer Learning Program through the end of August. For every seven days that they read at least 15 minutes they get a prize, with the seventh (and last) prize being a pass to the Highlands Aerial Park’s Family Challenge Course – possibly the coolest summer learning
prize ever.
Family-friendly Friday morning movies at 10:30 A.M. continue in August until school starts – they’ve been quite a hit with the preschool crowd. A recently-released family movie is also shown on the first Wednesday of every month at 3:30 P.M., and a recently released, although not necessarily family-friendly, movie is shown on the third Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. Free popcorn is served at the Wednesday movies.
KidsZone Crafternoons are held for the after-school crowd on Thursdays at 3:30 P.M., featuring a different craft or art project for kids to make and take home. LEGO Club is held on the fourth Thursday of the month for kids in grades one through five, allowing them to put their creativity and building skills on display.
Hudson Library is located right where you want to be at 554 Main Street in Highlands. It’s open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The delightfully charming library staff can be reached during those hours at (828) 526-3031. You can also check out the events calendar and find links to the library’s e-book and Kanopy video streaming services on their website at fontanalib.org/highlands.
