Vol. 4: No. 6 | February 18, 2022
Vote For Our New Library Card Design: ONE WEEK ONLY!
Vote for your favorite library card design when you visit the library!
Beginning Saturday February 19, visit the library to vote for one of the two designs shown above.
The designs are the top favorites chosen by library staff from the entries submitted last month by adults, teens and children.
How to vote:
  1. Visit us!
  2. Voting will be take place on Saturday February 19 through Friday February 25 during library hours.
  3. You can only vote once per day.
Come visit us and submit your vote! You'll find the designs in the library lobby on top of our display cabinet. 
Highlights
It's Tax Season!!
We are partnering once again this year with VITA to assist with tax preparation. Stop by the Reference Desk to pick up an instruction packet and make an appointment.

Income limit of $58,000. Questions about taxes can be addressed to VITA-Hudson@comcast.net
Mystery Lover's Book Club

There is still time to read and register for this month's selection!

Murder is Binding
by
Lorna Barrett

Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk and register for the discussion on Monday February 28th at 1pm.
Monthly Book Raffle: Enter to Win!
Over My Dead Body
by Jeffrey Archer
Through Monday, February 28th
Enter your name for a chance to win Over My Dead Body by best-selling author Jeffrey Archer!
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How to enter:
  • Visit the library and complete a raffle ticket.
  • Email Adult Services Librarian Amy Friedman at amyfriedman@rodgerslibrary.org and request she enter your name. Please include your name and phone number.

Only one entry per person per day. Enter your name every day for more chances to win!

Click on the book image for the Goodreads description.
Upcoming Events
Adventurers Storytime:
TWOS-day
Tuesday, February 22 @ 10:00am
Join Ms. Tanya for stories, songs, games, and activities. For ages 3-5. 
 
Registration required. Caretaker participates with their child or children. Please indicate the number in your party.

*Masks required. 
Leveraging Social Media (for librarians)
Tuesday, February 22 @ 11:00am
Library services can use social media platforms to post insights into specific materials and collections, to educate as well as to promote what is available.

Come and join Flo Nicolas, the #nonboringlawyer, for a non boring discussion about how you can leverage your library's use of social media to engage with your community.
Sing-along at Fairview Senior Living
Tuesday, February 22 @ 2:00pm
Come join library staff for a sing along with the residents at The Inn at Fairview, 203 Lowell Road Hudson. Come in the main entrance, on the side of the building closest to Market Basket, before 2pm and take the elevator downstairs to the program room. Song books with lyrics are provided.
Teen Smash Bros.
Tuesday, February 22 @ 2:30pm
Teens are invited to come to the library after school to hang out, eat snacks, and play video games. Feel free to bring your own games.
Pokémon Club
Tuesday, February 22 @ 6:00pm
Drop in to play the game, trade cards, hang out, and draw fan art.

Due to COVID, we are only allowed to have 20 kids at a time attend this program. 

Please note: This program is only for children ages 6+. 
Movers & Shakers
Wednesday, February 23 @ 10:00am
Toddler Storytime for kids that don't sit still for long. Songs, stories, games, and activities for ages 1-3. 

Masks required for all patrons ages 3+. 

Limited space. Registration is required. Caretaker participates with child or children. Please indicate how many will attend. 
Movers & Shakers
Wednesday, February 23 @ 10:30am
Toddler Storytime for kids that don't sit still for long. Songs, stories, games, and activities for ages 1-3. 

Masks required for all patrons ages 3+. 

Limited space. Registration is required. Caretaker participates with child or children. Please indicate how many will attend. 
Spice Chat: Mexican Mole
Wednesday, February 23 @ 10:30am
ONLINE EVENT. Join us for a “Spice Chat” with special guest Nicole Gagliardi, owner of the Spice and Tea Exchange in Portsmouth, NH to discuss this month's spice blend Mexican Mole. Share your opinions & experiences with Mexican Mole after Nicole's presentation.

Registration required. 
Teen Anime Club
Wednesday, February 23 @ 2:30pm
Teens are invited to come watch anime, discuss manga, and eat ramen at the library. 
Family Dance Party
Thursday, February 24 @ 10:00am
Bring your kids to the library for some dancing, music, and instruments!
STEAM Homeschool Club:
Warhol Pop Art
Thursday, February 24 @ 1:30pm
Create a weaving with a variety of materials. 

Homeschooling families are invited to join Ms. Tanya for an interactive STEAM activity each week. 
 
STEAM = Science Technology Engineering Art Math

Activities are geared toward ages 6-12. Older children welcome. Younger children may attend with an attentive caregiver over age 16. 

Registration is required. Please indicate the number of people in your party on the registration form (including infants). 
Virtual Snack Attack:
No Bake Cheesecake Bites
Thursday, February 24 @ 4:00pm
For this month's Snack Attack we will be making No Bake Cheesecake Bites using this recipe. You will need: 
  • 8oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs 
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 10 oz chocolate chips
Registration required, you will get the link in a confirmation email.

This event requires a parent be present during the program.
Full STEAM Ahead:
Warhol Pop Art
Thursday, February 24 @ 6:00pm
Create a weaving with a variety of materials.  

Join Ms. Tanya for an interactive STEAM activity each week. 

STEAM = Science Technology Engineering Art Math
 
For children in grades K-5. 
Registration required. Masks required. 
Stitchers Group
Friday, February 25 @ 9:30am
Bring a stitching project! Share ideas! Learn new skills! Register to reserve a space. Space is limited.
Songs & Snuggles
Friday, February 25 @ 10:00am
For babies and their caregivers. Enjoy time together with other caregivers and their babies as we learn, play, and develop language and motor skills. For infants, birth to 18 months. 

Registration required. Please let us know how many people are in your party, including your baby. 
Teen Cosplay Meetup
Friday, February 25 @ 2:30pm
Teens are invited to come to the library in cosplay for a cosplay meetup. Food will be provided! 
Normal Library Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 
9am - 5pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Sunday: CLOSED