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March 10, 2010

Theater group brings
children's book to life

The Hudson Library children's room will host "If You Take a Mouse to School," a new production by the Illusion Factory of Akron, March 20 at 11 a.m. This adaptation of the best-selling children's book by Laura Numeroff is about a young boy who takes his pet mouse to school, and the fun and chaos that ensue.

The Illusion Factory is a nearly 20-year-old professional touring company from Akron.

There is no fee for this performance, and registration is not required.

Call the children's library at 330-653-6658 ext. 1020 for more information.

Book club announces spring lineup

The Hudson Library and Historical Society's book club will open its spring lineup with "Confederates in the Attic" by Tony Horwitz, which discusses the lasting legacy of the Civil War. Horwitz, who won a Pulitzer Prize in 1995 for his reporting for The Wall Street Journal, will appear at the library at 7 p.m. April 12. Following a talk about his books and writing, Horwitz will sign books provided for sale by the Learned Owl Book Shop.

The club turns from the American South to Norway on May 10 with "Out Stealing Horses." The discussion on June 14 will center on Cutting for Stone, a story of twins who were born in Ethiopia to an Indian mother and a British father.

The club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, usually in the Laurel Lake Room on the first floor of the library. No registration is required. Even those who haven't finished the book are welcome to listen and participate. New members are welcome.

Copies of the next month's book are available in the reference department. Audio copies also may be available. For more information, call 330-653-6658 ext. 1010, or e-mail askus@hudson.lib.oh.us.

Create flower arrangements

The Hudson Library and Historical Society's Adult Make-It and Take-It Craft Program will be March 25 at 7 p.m. Professional floral designer Helen Grannetino will help participants create a spring flower arrangement.

This program is open to the public; registration is required. The nonrefundable materials fee is $5 per person and must be paid at the time of registration. Anyone interested in attending should sign up at the second floor reference desk.

For more details about this program, visit hudsonlibrary.org, call 330-653-6658 ext. 1010, or e-mail askus@hudson.lib.oh.us.

Program looks at product globalization

Deciding to export your product and realizing the major, long-term commitment involved will be the topic of the program "Product Globalization: A 10-point Checklist and One Bad Example" at the Hudson Library on Tuesday March 16 at 7 p.m., part of the library's Winter/Spring 2010 Entrepreneurship Series of events.

Bob Chalfant will discuss his and others' experience in deciding whether and how to export products. He will discuss many of the difficult questions to ask and answer, describe some of the pitfalls and provide a wealth of resources.

Chalfant is the founding partner of NEO Management LLC, a management consultancy, investment and property management firm. He has more than 25 years of global sales and marketing experience in consumer products and high value capital equipment.

Chalfant teaches New Venture Creation at Akron University, and Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation to MBA students at Chancellor University.

Registration is required for this free program. Call 330-653-6658 ext. 1010 or e-mail askus@hudson.lib.oh.us to register.

Free ACT prep program offered March 14

A free ACT preparation program for students will be offered at the Hudson Library and Historical Society March 14 from 1 to 2 p.m.

The program will focus on the ACT test and how to prepare for the exam. Test taking tips and a discussion and selection of resources will be available to help students prepare.

Pre-registration for this program is requested so that the appropriate number of materials will be available for participants. Pre-registration for the preparation program can be made in person or by phoning the teen room at the library at 300-653-6658 Ext. 1032.

The presenter is Paula Purves, a Hudson resident and ACT tutor with more than 25 years of experience.

For more information, call 330-653-6658 ext. 1032.

Genealogy group
plans trip to Akron

The Hudson Genealogy Study Group will meet March 13 at 10 a.m. at the Hudson library to carpool to the Akron Library for a field trip. Sign up in the Hudson library archives or by calling 330-653-6658 by March 11. Indicate if you need a ride. All are welcome. Participants may bring a lunch.

Learn to Clear Clutter with pro organizer

The Hudson Library and Historical Society will present Clear the Clutter on March 18 at 7 p.m. Martha Clouse, a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, will help participants discover the underlying causes of clutter and share her organizing methods and tools.

Clouse has spent the last 20 years organizing in the home and office. As a mother of four and an Army wife who has moved more than 10 times in 20 years, she has learned what is essential and how to store anything for easy access. She is continually honing her ability to transfer concepts that help others live more productive and stress-free lives.

This program is free and open to the public. There is no registration required.

For more information, call 330-653-6658 ext. 1010, e-mail askus@hudson.lib.oh.us, or visit hudsonlibrary.org.




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