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Art & Case Exhibits

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Oils and Acrylics by Anthony DiNicolaFIREPLACE ROOMAcrylics with collage by Alicia ReidRIVER WALLChina Painting by Capital Artists China Painting ClubFIREPLACE ROOM DISPLAY CASEPho...

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

Oils and Acrylics by Anthony DiNicola

FIREPLACE ROOM

Acrylics with collage by Alicia Reid

RIVER WALL

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Poetry Pathway

Poetry Pathway

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Virtual
Program Type:
Exhibit, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Event Details:

April is National Poetry Month and we are celebrating for the third year with Poetry Pathway! Poetry Pathway is a collaborative project with Hedberg Public Library, Janesville...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Program Type: Exhibit, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

April is National Poetry Month and we are celebrating for the third year with Poetry Pathway! 

Sense-ational Storytime

SENSEational Storytime

Friday, April 4, 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

man's hands holding a knife and carving a piece of wood

Rock River Valley Woodcarvers Demo

Saturday, April 5, 2025 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

Citizenship Clinic

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Multicultural, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Cancelled
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Multicultural, Other
chess

Chess Club

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
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
Program Type: Other
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

Storytelling Circle

Storytelling Circle

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Fireplace Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Event Details:

Do you enjoy telling stories? Do you have stories you’d like to tell but need some guidance or confidence? Would you like to learn a new skill? This storytelling circle for adults ...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Fireplace Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Do you enjoy telling stories? Do you have stories you’d like to tell but need some guidance or confidence? Would you like to learn a new skill?

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

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

Community Book Blanket

All Day
Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Senior
Event Details:

Help HPL create a Community Book Blanket to display for the year of 2026! From March 1st to November 29th we will be accepting granny squares at the Information Desks during normal...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Senior
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Help HPL create a Community Book Blanket to display for the year of 2026! From March 1st to November 29th we will be accepting granny squares at the Information Desks during normal library hours for this project. 

OFFICE HOURS: Society's Assets

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 4 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Community Office Hours
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Program DescriptionEvent DetailsSociety's Assets is a local nonprofit that, since 1974, provides independent living services supporting individuals of any age with any di...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Office Hours
Event Details:

Program Description

Event Details

Society's Assets is a local nonprofit that, since 1974, provides independent living services supporting individuals of any age with any disability who li

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Monday Meet-Up @ HPL Express

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
HPL Express
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come to HPL Express for our Monday Meet-Up!  Enjoy a free play time with craft.

Library Branch: HPL Express
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to HPL Express for our Monday Meet-Up!  Enjoy a free play time with craft.

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Read-In With Mary

Monday, April 7, 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

community explorers

Community Explorers: Firefighters & Paramedics

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Meet real-life heroes from the Janesville Fire Department and learn about how they spend their days helping our community. Bring your questions with you and be ready to explore a F...

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

Meet real-life heroes from the Janesville Fire Department and learn about how they spend their days helping our community. Bring your questions with you and be ready to explore a Fire Truck and Ambulance! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

magic

Monday Night Magic

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lab 316 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Evening, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

We invite you to experience the captivating world of Magic: The Gathering, whether you're a skilled player or a curious newcomer. We would be delighted to teach you the fundamental...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Lab 316
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Evening, Other
Event Details:

We invite you to experience the captivating world of Magic: The Gathering, whether you're a skilled player or a curious newcomer.

Wellness Book Club

Wellness Book Club

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fireplace Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Evening, Book Club, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Fireplace Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Program Type: Evening, Book Club, Health & Wellness
English Language Class

EL Class (BTC)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
Friends Community Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn English as a second language with instructors from Blackhawk Technical College.  Space is limited.  Registration is required.  Contact Laura Gest at 608-758-58...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Friends Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Event Details:

Learn English as a second language with instructors from Blackhawk Technical College.  Space is limited.  Registration is required.  Contact Laura Gest at 608-758-5834 if you have any questions.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Young Adventurer's Campaign)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Friends Community Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Designed specifically for newbie or younger players, ages 11-13, to learn and play the game Dungeons & Dragons! (FYI, this is the only session that 11-13 year olds may sign up ...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Friends Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School
Event Details:

Designed specifically for newbie or younger players, ages 11-13, to learn and play the game Dungeons & Dragons!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Chaos Campaign)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School, Evening, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Woodruff Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School, Evening, Other
Required

Disclaimer(s)

Must Be 12 or Older

This program is specifically geared toward teens and adults. Must be twelve years or older to attend.

Registration Required

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

NLW Outreach Day

Bookmobile Meet & Greet

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Visit HPL’s Bookmobile in the front circle drive and say “hello” in celebration of National Library Outreach Day. Tour inside the bookmobile and learn where we will be visiting thi...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Visit HPL’s Bookmobile in the front circle drive and say “hello” in celebration of National Library Outreach Day. Tour inside the bookmobile and learn where we will be visiting this summer.

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Babies in the Library

Wednesday, April 9, 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

woman kneeling next to dog with a broken leg overlaid by the human society of southern wisconsin logo

Adopt-a-Pet with the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Atrium at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Meet adoptable pets at the library! The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin makes their monthly visits on the second Wednesday of each month.

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

Meet adoptable pets at the library! 

The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin makes their monthly visits on the second Wednesday of each month.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

tech help logo

Technology Help Office Hours

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Study Room 2 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You must contact Tyler to be registered or placed on the waitlistIf you need technology help, you're in the right place. From understanding your personal device, learning something...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

You must contact Tyler to be registered or placed on the waitlist

infant child looking at teh camera with blonde hair wearing a pink long sleeve shirt and dark pants with bare feet sitting on a quilt

Babies in the Library

Wednesday, April 9, 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

tech help logo

Technology Help Office Hours

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Study Room 2 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You must contact Tyler to be registered or placed on the waitlistIf you need technology help, you're in the right place. From understanding your personal device, learning something...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

You must contact Tyler to be registered or placed on the waitlist

OFFICE HOURS: Community Action

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Community Office Hours
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Talk to Community Action staff to learn about and/or enroll in Coordinated Entry and to receive referrals to services in the area.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Office Hours
Event Details:

Talk to Community Action staff to learn about and/or enroll in Coordinated Entry and to receive referrals to services in the area.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required