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Art & Case Exhibits

All Day 7/5 - 7/31
Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Mixed Media by Margery Wakefield FIREPLACE ROOM Oil/Acrylic on Canvas by Alice Blue RIVER WALL

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Mixed Media by Margery Wakefield
FIREPLACE ROOM

Oil/Acrylic on Canvas by Alice Blue
RIVER WALL

Bookmobile- Kiwanis Park

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone

Bookmobile- Pop-Up Play in Parks

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone, Children
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Janesville Recreation Division, HPL and Bookmobile services will be "popping" into Optimist Park.  Come enjoy activities, games, sport equipment an...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone, Children
Event Details:

In partnership with City of Janesville Recreation Division, HPL and Bookmobile services will be "popping" into Optimist Park.  Come enjoy activities, games, sport equipment and library services. 

HEDBERG HARMONY: Dulcimer Dozen

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Fireplace Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Fireplace Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

chess

Chess Club

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join former State Champion and Life Master Peter Webster and other enthusiasts for tournament style chess. Come to play, learn the basics, or watch others. Chess sets will be provi...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Woodruff Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Join former State Champion and Life Master Peter Webster and other enthusiasts for tournament style chess. Come to play, learn the basics, or watch others. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

SLC New Button

New Summer Library Challenge Button Available Today

All Day
Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
SLC
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Pick up the final Adventure Begins At Your Library SLC button or sticker starting today.  Visit the library's Summer Desk, HPL Express at Uptown Janesville or the HP...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: SLC
Event Details:

Pick up the final Adventure Begins At Your Library SLC button or sticker starting today.  Visit the library's Summer Desk, HPL Express at Uptown Janesville or the HPL Bookmobile.  

Come Grow with us

Come Grow with Us!

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us at Janesville Community Center’s Freedom Garden! Give us a hand in the garden, get to know Library Staff, and visit the Bookmobile. Click here or watch ou...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us at Janesville Community Center’s Freedom Garden! Give us a hand in the garden, get to know Library Staff, and visit the Bookmobile.

Disclaimer(s)

Athletic Risk

 Participate at your own risk and let the instructor know of any injuries or modifications before the program.

Inclement Weather (cancelled)

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

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Bookmobile- Tiger Tales

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:15pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Everyone, Children
Event Details:

Tiger Tales is a partnership between HPL and Jackson School.  We provide books and activities to kids at Jackson School from 11:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m. and Rockvale Mobile Home Pa...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone, Children
Event Details:

Tiger Tales is a partnership between HPL and Jackson School.  We provide books and activities to kids at Jackson School from 11:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m. and Rockvale Mobile Home Park from 12:30-1:15 p.m.

HEDBERG HARMONY: Dulcimer Dozen

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Fireplace Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Fireplace Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Library Logo that says Hedberg Harmony Live in the Fireplace Room over sheet music

HEDBERG HARMONY: Rock River String Band

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Fireplace Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Fireplace Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

chess

Chess Club

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join former State Champion and Life Master Peter Webster and other enthusiasts for tournament style chess. Come to play, learn the basics, or watch others. Chess sets will be provi...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Woodruff Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Join former State Champion and Life Master Peter Webster and other enthusiasts for tournament style chess. Come to play, learn the basics, or watch others. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Come Grow with Us!

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Morning, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us at Janesville Community Center’s Freedom Garden! Give us a hand in the garden, get to know Library Staff, or join us in an activity. Click here or watch o...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Morning, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us at Janesville Community Center’s Freedom Garden! Give us a hand in the garden, get to know Library Staff, or join us in an activity.

Disclaimer(s)

Athletic Risk

 Participate at your own risk and let the instructor know of any injuries or modifications before the program.

Inclement Weather (cancelled)

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

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

SLC

Summer Library Challenge Prize Book Pick-Up Begins

All Day
Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
SLC
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Summer Library Challenge participants of all ages can stop at the library's Summer Desk to pick up a free book.  The last day to pick-up your free book is Friday, August 16.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: SLC
Event Details:

Summer Library Challenge participants of all ages can stop at the library's Summer Desk to pick up a free book.  The last day to pick-up your free book is Friday, August 16.

Art & Case Exhibits

All Day 8/1 - 8/31
Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Acrylic on Canvas by Lizzie Menz FIREPLACE ROOM & RIVER WALL   Stained Glass by Chelsea Brown FIREPLACE ROOM CASE

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Acrylic on Canvas by Lizzie Menz
FIREPLACE ROOM & RIVER WALL
 

Stained Glass by Chelsea Brown
FIREPLACE ROOM CASE

HEDBERG HARMONY: Dulcimer Dozen

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Fireplace Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Fireplace Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

SLC ends

Last Day of Summer Library Challenge

All Day
Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
SLC
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Today is the last day of the Adventure Begins At Your Library challenge.  Be sure to log your reading and activities to earn badges and turn in your Share Your Adventure dr...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: SLC
Event Details:

Today is the last day of the Adventure Begins At Your Library challenge. 

Be sure to log your reading and activities to earn badges and turn in your Share Your Adventure drawings.

a man's hands using a knife to carve a small piece of wood

Rock River Valley Woodcarvers Demo

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Atrium at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Visit with the members of the Rock River Valley Woodcarvers and learn the skills of their craft on the first Saturday of every month. 

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Visit with the members of the Rock River Valley Woodcarvers and learn the skills of their craft on the first Saturday of every month. 

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

chess

Chess Club

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join former State Champion and Life Master Peter Webster and other enthusiasts for tournament style chess. Come to play, learn the basics, or watch others. Chess sets will be provi...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Woodruff Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Join former State Champion and Life Master Peter Webster and other enthusiasts for tournament style chess. Come to play, learn the basics, or watch others. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Come Grow with us

Come Grow with Us!

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us at Janesville Community Center’s Freedom Garden! Give us a hand in the garden, get to know Library Staff, and visit the Bookmobile. Click here or watch ou...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us at Janesville Community Center’s Freedom Garden! Give us a hand in the garden, get to know Library Staff, and visit the Bookmobile.

Disclaimer(s)

Athletic Risk

 Participate at your own risk and let the instructor know of any injuries or modifications before the program.

Inclement Weather (cancelled)

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

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

SLC

Summer Library Challenge Finale

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
SLC
Age Group:
Everyone, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate a Summer Library Challenge full of great adventures and see if participants read over 700,000 minutes this summer.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Everyone, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: SLC
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate a Summer Library Challenge full of great adventures and see if participants read over 700,000 minutes this summer.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Bookmobile- National Night Out

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone, Children, Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Event Details:

Join the HPL Bookmobile and services at Janesville's National Night Out to promote neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships.  Enjoy free food and drinks, kids' ga...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone, Children, Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Event Details:

Join the HPL Bookmobile and services at Janesville's National Night Out to promote neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships.  Enjoy free food and drinks, kids' games, community booths and demonstrations.

HEDBERG HARMONY: Dulcimer Dozen

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Fireplace Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Fireplace Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

HEDBERG HARMONY: Southern Wisconsin Dulcimer Club

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Fireplace Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Fireplace Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Bookmobile- Riverside Music Festival

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 6:00pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join HPL staff and bookmobile services at the Riverside Music Festival for a concert, events, activities, and family fun!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Join HPL staff and bookmobile services at the Riverside Music Festival for a concert, events, activities, and family fun!