FAQs

Library hours, drive-up holds window hours, and our holiday schedule can be found on the Hours & Location page.

See the Get a Library Card page for more information about obtaining a library card.

The default PIN for your library card is the last four digits of your phone number. If you forgot your PIN, contact us at (330) 653-6658 and we will reset it for you.

Study rooms are available for quiet study or small groups (up to 8 people) and meeting rooms are available for larger groups (up to 120 people). See the meeting and study room pages for additional information and rules.

See the Friends of the Library page for the most up-to-date information.

The Friends of the Library accepts book donations. See The Friends of the Library page for the most up-to-date information.

Library hours, drive-up holds window hours, and our holiday schedule can be found on the Hours & Location page.

The library is located at 96 Library Street in the center of downtown Hudson behind the First & Main Shopping district. An interactive map can be found on the Hours & Location page.

The library has two dedicated free parking lots as well as street parking on all sides of the library. The primary parking lot is located off Clinton Street, to the north of the library. Parking is also available in downtown Hudson, see the city of Hudson’s parking map for more information.

See the Get a Library Card page for more information about obtaining a library card.

Call the library at (330) 653-6658 x1041 or come into the library. We will need to confirm your address, phone number, and email to help us maintain the most current contact information. You will not be issued a new card.

Your library card can be used at any  CLEVNET library, which includes over 45 library systems across 12 counties in Northeast Ohio. Each library in CLEVNET has different rules, fines and procedures. See the CLEVNET website for information.

If you believe your library card is lost or stolen, call the library at (330) 653-6658 x1041 and put an immediate block on your account. You can come into the library and get a new card.

eCards are virtual library cards that give you access to our digital resources including eBooks, audiobooks, video, music, and research databases. You do not need an eCard if you have a standard card. For more information or to apply for an e-card, visit the Library Card page.

You can access the status of your holds, place holds, renew items, or pay fines online. To access your library account, go to My Account.

Your library card number is the entire 14-digit number located on the back of your card under the barcode.

The default PIN for your library card is the last four digits of your phone number. If you forgot your PIN, contact us at (330) 653-6658 and we will reset it for you.

• You can receive notices about your library account via email, phone, text message, or mail depending on the preference you specified when you registered for your library card.
• You can also check  your account online to learn more about the status of your holds.
• You can change your notification preference at any time by calling circulation at (330) 653-6658 x1041.

If you provided your email address or phone number, you will receive an email or text reminder notice 2 days before your items are due. You will also be notified by email when the item is overdue.

If you have not provided an email, then you will receive a notice in the mail only when the item becomes overdue on your account.

You will be automatically charged replacement cost for the item when it is one month overdue on your account. The replacement fee can then be paid for in the library or online.

You can borrow or return most items* at any  CLEVNET library, which includes over 45 library systems across 12 counties in Northeast Ohio. Each library in CLEVNET has different rules, fines and procedures. *Select items (such as tech devices) can only be returned to the loaning library.

We offer up to five automatic renewals on most standard items, unless someone else places a hold on the item. You will be notified when the item needs to be returned. See the Check Out Limits and Late Fees page for the most up-to-date information.

See the Check Out Limits and Late Fees page for the most up-to-date information.

See the Check Out Limits and Late Fees page for the most up-to-date information.

A hold can be placed using the library’s online catalog or by calling the library at (330) 653-6658 x1010.

Fine-free status is available for most Hudson-owned library materials, with some exceptions. You will be charged the replacement cost for items that are 30 days overdue. You may still incur fines from items borrowed from other libraries. See the  Check Out Limits and Late Fees page for the most up-to-date information

See the Check Out Limits and Late Fees page for the most up-to-date information.

Study rooms are available for quiet study or small groups (up to 8 people) and meeting rooms are available for larger groups (up to 120 people). See the meeting and study room pages for additional information and rules.

Public computers for adults are available on the second floor. See the Tech Devices page for more information on tech devices available for checkout.

Yes, the library has free wi-fi access. The network name is: Hudson Library. No password is required.

See the Print, Fax, Scan page for information and cost.

See the Friends of the Library page for the most up-to-date information.

Please see the Homebound Services page for more information.

See the Support the Library page for the most up-to-date information.

The Friends of the Library accepts book donations. See the Friends page for the most up-to-date information.

To recommend an item for purchase, please send a request to the library’s online suggestion box.