Serving the Community

The Hudson Library is proud to support both residents and visitors, offering a wide range of resources and services to meet the needs of our community. 

This past year alone, we made a significant impact:

30,768

DISTINCT VISITORS

6,076

CARD HOLDERS

304

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

866

MEETING & STUDY ROOM USES

17,135

INTERNET SESSIONS

Programs & Services

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

FAMILY STORYTIME

TECH & COMPUTER SUPPORT

AUTHOR TALKS

COMMUNITY COFFEE WITH MAYOR

TELEHEALTH & BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING

Community Partnerships

The Hudson Library collaborates with various organizations to broaden its reach and deepen community engagement, including:

    • Gordon Center for Children

    • Highlands Community Child Dev. Center

    • Highlands School

    • Literacy & Learning Center of Highlands

    • The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center

    • Sonshine School

    • Bearwise

    • Highlands Biological Station

    • Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust

    • Highlands Nature Center

    • American Red Cross

    • The Counseling Center

    • Highlands Emergency Council

    • Highlands Food Bank

    • International Friendship Center

    • Peggy Crosby Center

    • Pisgah Legal

    • VAYA Health

    • Highlands Chamber of Commerce

    • Mountaintop Rotary

    • Rotary Club of Highlands

    • Town of Highlands

    • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts

    • Highlands Cashiers Chamber Music Festival

    • Macon County Arts Council

Kaye McHan, Executive Director, Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC

“The Hudson Library is an essential part of the Highlands community, providing more than just books—it offers connection, support, and vital resources. With its new strategic plan shaped by community input, the library is expanding to include a young adult space, additional meeting areas, and a brighter, more welcoming environment. Its impact goes beyond daily services, as seen after Hurricane Helene when the newly installed generator provided a place of refuge for residents and visitors alike. Whether offering free Wi-Fi when few others could or partnering with local businesses and organizations for community programs, the Hudson Library continues to be a pillar of enrichment for Highlands.”