Friends of the Library of Hudson, NH

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The Friends of the Library (Hudson, NH) meet on the third Tuesday of every month, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Meetings are held at Rodgers Memorial Library, or in case of inclement weather, virtually on Zoom. All are invited to attend, and you can register using the library Events Calendar. 

Meet-and-Greets were added recently as a quarterly event, with all members welcome as well as anyone who wants to know more about us, and will be announced on Facebook.

WHO ARE THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY?

The Friends of the Library is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing enrichment, advocacy, and support to the library community. Click here to read about the history of the Friends.
Follow us on Facebook and stay current on all Friends’ meetings, events, and announcements!

 

2025 - 2026 Friends Officers

  • President: Susan Gould
  • Vice-President: Jan Walsh
  • Treasurer: Deb Cantrell
  • Recording Secretary: Margaret Femia
  • Corresponding Secretary: Melinda Huebner

CAN I JOIN THE FRIENDS?

New individual or business members are always welcome. Download the application form for individuals and/or businesses, or pick one up in person at the Rodgers Memorial Library.

For further information contact the Library (603-886-6030), email the Friends at fol.friends@rodgerslibrary.org, or visit their Facebook page: Friends of the Library of Hudson NH.

WHAT DO FRIENDS DO?

The Friends support and provide funding for a variety of Library programs, including:

  • The Leonard A. Smith Memorial Scholarship, which has been awarded to graduating Hudson high school seniors since 2002,
  • The Buy a Brick program, where members of the community can purchase bricks for the library's commemorative walkway,
  • The Annual Visit with Santa,
  • Seasonal Library decorations,
  • Summer Reading Program prizes for community children,
  • Prizes for National Poetry Week, and
  • Recognition for Library staff and volunteers during National Library Week each April.

In addition, the Friends supplement Library equipment, devices which include a 3-D Printer, a Telescope, and Early Literacy Learning Kits for the Children’s Room. Annual movie licenses and several museum passes which enhance learning activities for Hudson families are also provided by the Friends.

The Friends sponsor or co-sponsor enrichment activities including Author Forums and NH Humanities Council Speakers and Concerts.

The Friends hold the opportunity for community members to purchase gently pre-owned books and electronic media on the Second Hand Prose bookshelf display in the Rodgers Memorial Library Children's Room. Proceeds from these sales are dedicated to Library enrichment.

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