Holiday Hours

HPL and HPL Express are closed all day Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25, and Wednesday, January 1, and at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31. Regular hours resume Thursday, January 2. 

Event List

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Age Group
Program Type
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This event is in the "Children" group.

SENSEational Storytime

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a 15-minute playtime, followed by 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities. This sensory friendly storytime is specially designed for library friends wi...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a 15-minute playtime, followed by 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.

Color our World Art Club for kids 5-11

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let's make art together! We will create projects to decorate the library during the Summer Library Challenge. Dress for mess! No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let's make art together! We will create projects to decorate the library during the Summer Library Challenge. Dress for mess! No registration necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-In With Mary

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children
Read-In with Mary:

Join Mary the Comfort Dog for an afternoon READ-IN in the back of the Children's Room.  Bring or choose your own reading material for some cozy silent reading with Mary the Co...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School

Read-In with Mary

Join Mary the Comfort Dog for an afternoon READ-IN in the back of the Children's Room.  Bring or choose your own reading material for some cozy silent reading with Mary the Comfort Dog.  Take turns reading aloud if you'd like!  Mary loves company and stories.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.

Babies in the Library

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.

Babies in the Library

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a lively, interactive storytime featuring books, songs, action rhymes, puppets and more. Each storytime incorporates the five practices of early literacy: READ, WRITE, ...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a lively, interactive storytime featuring books, songs, action rhymes, puppets and more. Each storytime incorporates the five practices of early literacy: READ, WRITE, TALK, SING & PLAY.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a lively, interactive storytime featuring books, songs, action rhymes, puppets and more. Each storytime incorporates the five practices of early literacy: READ, WRITE, ...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a lively, interactive storytime featuring books, songs, action rhymes, puppets and more. Each storytime incorporates the five practices of early literacy: READ, WRITE, TALK, SING & PLAY.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.

We Play: Sevens

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come learn and play our new KidSpace games! Participants will learn the game "Sevens", then be able to play to their heart's content. Keep your eyes peeled for other "We Play" even...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School
Event Details:

Come learn and play our new KidSpace games! Participants will learn the game "Sevens", then be able to play to their heart's content. Keep your eyes peeled for other "We Play" events for more game action! No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.

SENSEational Storytime

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a 15-minute playtime, followed by 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities. This sensory friendly storytime is specially designed for library friends wi...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a 15-minute playtime, followed by 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-In With Mary

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children
Read-In with Mary:

Join Mary the Comfort Dog for an afternoon READ-IN in the back of the Children's Room.  Bring or choose your own reading material for some cozy silent reading with Mary the Co...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School

Read-In with Mary

Join Mary the Comfort Dog for an afternoon READ-IN in the back of the Children's Room.  Bring or choose your own reading material for some cozy silent reading with Mary the Comfort Dog.  Take turns reading aloud if you'd like!  Mary loves company and stories.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.

Reading Menagerie: Tournament Day

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School, Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

It's our FINAL TOURNAMENT DAY! All Reading Menagerie participants are invited to join us to test their skills using their Dragon Cards. You may also bring your Starter Pack of crea...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School, Other
Event Details:

It's our FINAL TOURNAMENT DAY! All Reading Menagerie participants are invited to join us to test their skills using their Dragon Cards. You may also bring your Starter Pack of creatures for practicing/warming up.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-In With Mary

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children
Read-In with Mary:

Join Mary the Comfort Dog for an afternoon READ-IN in the back of the Children's Room.  Bring or choose your own reading material for some cozy silent reading with Mary the Co...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School

Read-In with Mary

Join Mary the Comfort Dog for an afternoon READ-IN in the back of the Children's Room.  Bring or choose your own reading material for some cozy silent reading with Mary the Comfort Dog.  Take turns reading aloud if you'd like!  Mary loves company and stories.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Amazing Race Around Janesville

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Library Park at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone, Children
Event Details:

Gather your team, and prepare to race across downtown Janesville. Solve clues and complete challenges faster than your opponents to win the coveted title of Amazing Racers!This pro...

Required
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Library Park
Age Group: Everyone, Children
Program Type: Other
Required
Event Details:

Gather your team, and prepare to race across downtown Janesville. Solve clues and complete challenges faster than your opponents to win the coveted title of Amazing Racers!

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather (cancelled)

In case of inclement weather this program will be cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

Registration Required

Registration is required. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read-In With Mary

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children
Read-In with Mary:

Join Mary the Comfort Dog for an afternoon READ-IN in the back of the Children's Room.  Bring or choose your own reading material for some cozy silent reading with Mary the Co...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School

Read-In with Mary

Join Mary the Comfort Dog for an afternoon READ-IN in the back of the Children's Room.  Bring or choose your own reading material for some cozy silent reading with Mary the Comfort Dog.  Take turns reading aloud if you'd like!  Mary loves company and stories.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.

Final Day READING MENAGERIE

All Day
Hedberg Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Calling all Dragon Masters - TODAY is the final day to collect your creature cards at the Children's Desk and/or have your name added to one of our Roll Call lists based on the num...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Calling all Dragon Masters - TODAY is the final day to collect your creature cards at the Children's Desk and/or have your name added to one of our Roll Call lists based on the number of minutes you've read.