A Carnegie library erected in 1904. A Michigan Historic Building. A Michicard library. Member of the Woodlands Library Cooperative. The Library has an automated catalog/circulation system, Internet access, and children's programming, local History Room with Obituaries, Historical files, Family Genealogies, etc.
- 2 full time employees
- 4 Volunteers
- Collection size of 39,595
- Annual Circulation in 62,243
- Internet usage 12,792
- Children Program Attendance 5,292
Librarian: Kathy Hepker
Assistant Librarian: Joann Crater
Located: 205 S. Market Street
Telephone: 517-448-3801
Fax: 517-448-5095
e-mail: khepker@monroe.lib.mi.us
New Library hours as of May 1, 2006:
Library hours are:
Monday: 12:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M.
Tuesday: 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Thursday: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Friday: 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Saturday: 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
email: Kathy Hepker ( Librarian ) khepker@monroe.lib.mi.us
Hudson Public Library Wish List
White fiber glass light weight tables (small size) @ $39-$69 each
Wing back chairs (2) @ $445 each (for large print, craft & cooking area)
Rabbit Ears Audios (CD) @ $25 each
Henry Winkler 4th Grade Readers
Magic Tree House books @394.99 set
Children’s Joke Books @ $15-29 each
Demco Teen Novels Set (10) @ $149.99
Demco Poetry for Young People Set (18) @ $256.99
Children’s colorful folding chairs 6 @ $40 each
Vinyl floor rockers 4 @ $84.99 each
Pin-back button Press (Picture buttons & badges) @ $300
Drawing easel & board for presentations @ $260
Memorial Notebooks @ $20-$30 each
Notebooks for local history @ $6 each
Computer chairs for children’s room @ $110 each
Book Return @ $2,895 (Granite with anti-graffiti coating)
Audio rack for kids @ $300-$500
Puppet Stage @$300 - $900
Upholstered Platform Rocker for Children’s Room @ $480-$550
Patron Workstation Desk with ledge for children’s area @ $1,189
1 Computer for library staff at lower level @ $1,100
New ceiling and lighting in children’s room (Getting estimates)
Neon signage in teen room @$249 each
Poster display case in lower hall (Materials costs-DPW - to be determined)
Mural or Art Work in Children’s Room (To be determined)
Mobiles for Children’s Room @ $28-$100 each
State Historic Sign –Carnegie Library @$2,000
Folding handle plat-form truck @ $94.99
Magnetic chalk board & flannel board @ $175
If you would like to donate money to purchase any of the needed materials on the wish list, please contact Librarian Kathleen Hepker @ 517-448-3801, or
mail to: Hudson Public Library
205 S. Market Street
Hudson, MI 49247
or email khepker@monroe.lib.mi.us
Remember, your donations are tax deductible.