Vol. 5: No. 31 | August 4, 2023

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Much progress is being made in the field of A.I. (artificial intelligence). A good way to experience it for yourself is to check out an Amazon Echo item from our Library of Things!

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Love that our library offers this! Nathan has the best time every week and Ms. Tonya does an amazing job reeling them in and keeping them focused.

 Hey did anyone notice how many clubs our wonderful library has?! 3 book clubs and a podcast club! Who said libraries will be a thing of the past?! Cheers to our gang at George and Ella Rodgers Memorial Library.

Note: If you are interested in a program, please take the time to register. Registering helps us properly prepare for programs and allows us to contact you if the program needs to be cancelled.

Where Were You When You Heard this Song?

Tuesday, August 8th @ 2:00pm


A bit of music trivia, some name that tune, lots of singalong, no teams or score, just a ton of fun with music from the 50s, 60s, 70s.


About the presenter: A Hudson resident, John teaches classes on Cybersecurity, Disaster Preparedness, and Technology. He has fun with trivia and volunteers at the Hudson Senior Center, helping members with their computers, etc.


This event is done in collaboration with Rivier University's RISE program. 

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Dino the Therapy Dog

Wednesday, August 9th @ 3:00pm


Come meet Dino, the therapy dog. Dino is a St. Bernard who loves to be petted. 

Access Wisdom Book Club: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning

Thursday, August 10th @ 7:30pm


Certified life coach Diane MacKinnon leads a bookclub highlighting books that help us all gain more access to our own wisdom. We’ll discuss a range of books, from self-help to memoir to creative nonfiction, that give us insight into our own minds and help us take action and live out our values. 



August's book is "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter" by Margareta Magnusson. 

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Stitching Together

Friday, August 11th @ 9:30am


Do you have an itch to stitch? All ages are welcome to join our stitching circle.

Learn to knit or crochet or show off your skills. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, you are welcome here. 

Genealogy Club: New Frontiers in Genealogy (virtual)

Friday, August 11th @ 1:30pm


Artificial Intelligence (AI), Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and the Metaverse. You may have heard these terms on the news, but what do they have to do with genealogy? This session will demonstrate how these emerging technologies will shape a new frontier in family history including how we research our ancestors and share their stories.


Presented by Lisa Alzo. Learn more about Lisa at https://lisaalzo.com/genealogy/

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Dungeons & Donuts

Saturday, August 12th @ 9:30am


Are you looking for people to play Dungeons & Dragons with? Are you new to the game or have you been playing for decades? Come play and grab a donut!

Register for D&D

Hiking Gear: What to Take and What to Leave at Home

Saturday, August 12th @ 10:00am


Dana Benner, Circulation Librarian and outdoors guy, will discuss the gear you should always have on a hike and what to leave home.



Registration is required. This is an adult event.

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