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Rock River Valley Woodcarvers Demo

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Atrium at Hedberg Public Library
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 third Saturday during July and and August.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Atrium
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 third Saturday during July and and August.

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.  

summer lunch

Free Summer Lunch

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lunch Site at Hedberg Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come to library park to enjoy a free lunch provided by the School District of Janesville.  Anyone 18 or under is eligible to get a free, nutritious sack lunch. Adults age 19 a...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Lunch Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come to library park to enjoy a free lunch provided by the School District of Janesville.  Anyone 18 or under is eligible to get a free, nutritious sack lunch. Adults age 19 and older are welcome to purchase a sack lunch.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

mindful

Mindful Monday

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Atrium at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Community Office Hours
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about the Rock County Public Health Department's new mental health resource  "Credible Mind."  You can also find information at: https://rockcounty.credib...

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

Learn about the Rock County Public Health Department's new mental health resource  "Credible Mind."  You can also find information at: 

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

Hedberg Hangout

Hedberg Hangout for kids ages 5-11 at Janesville Community Center

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Children's Room staff at the Janesville Community Center's Freedom Garden for a nature activity and outdoor games and activities.  The program is geared to kids ages 5-11...

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

Join Children's Room staff at the Janesville Community Center's Freedom Garden for a nature activity and outdoor games and activities.  The program is geared to kids ages 5-11, but the entire family is welcome.  Hedberg Hangout will also

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather (cancelled)

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

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

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Read-In With Mary

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room at Hedberg Public Library
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

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

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.

summer lunch

Free Summer Lunch

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lunch Site at Hedberg Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come to library park to enjoy a free lunch provided by the School District of Janesville.  Anyone 18 or under is eligible to get a free, nutritious sack lunch. Adults age 19 a...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Lunch Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come to library park to enjoy a free lunch provided by the School District of Janesville.  Anyone 18 or under is eligible to get a free, nutritious sack lunch. Adults age 19 and older are welcome to purchase a sack lunch.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Blocks

Block Party

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a Block Party! Drop in and build with a variety of different stackable items (including blocks - of course!). Fun for all ages. Build 'em up & knock 'em down!

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

Join us for a Block Party! Drop in and build with a variety of different stackable items (including blocks - of course!). Fun for all ages. Build 'em up & knock 'em down!

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

HPL Foundation

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Woodruff Room
College 101

College 101: Navigating College Life with a Disability

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Teens, New Adult (Ages 18-30)
Event Details:

College 101: Navigating College Life with a Disability is brought to you in partnership with A Place for Us. A national nonprofit organization that aims to create a virtu...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, New Adult (Ages 18-30)
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Event Details:

College 101: Navigating College Life with a Disability is brought to you in partnership with A Place for Us.

Babies in the Library

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Babies In the Library:

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

Babies In the Library

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

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Babies in the Library

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Babies In the Library:

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

Babies In the Library

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

summer lunch

Free Summer Lunch

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lunch Site at Hedberg Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come to library park to enjoy a free lunch provided by the School District of Janesville.  Anyone 18 or under is eligible to get a free, nutritious sack lunch. Adults age 19 a...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Lunch Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come to library park to enjoy a free lunch provided by the School District of Janesville.  Anyone 18 or under is eligible to get a free, nutritious sack lunch. Adults age 19 and older are welcome to purchase a sack lunch.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

OFFICE HOURS: Community Action

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 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

OFFICE HOUS: Big Brothers Big Sisters

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Atrium at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Community Office Hours
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Office Hours

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

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Pages and Positivi-Tea Book Club

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Fireplace Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Event Details:

Join us for a new spin on an old favorite. Our Pages and Positivi-Tea book club is coming off the screen and into the library! Do you enjoy reading but don't have book friends to t...

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

Join us for a new spin on an old favorite. Our Pages and Positivi-Tea book club is coming off the screen and into the library! Do you enjoy reading but don't have book friends to talk to about your current read? Join us!

PJ storytime

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Pajama Storytime:

It's pajama time! Join us for a lively mixture of bedtime stories, interactive rhymes, songs, and more. Pajamas welcome! This is the perfect way to get those wiggles out before bed...

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

Pajama Storytime

It's pajama time! Join us for a lively mixture of bedtime stories, interactive rhymes, songs, and more. Pajamas welcome! This is the perfect way to get those wiggles out before bedtime.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

African American father wearing blue checked shirt reading a book and laughing with his toddler

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, July 25, 2024 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

African American father wearing blue checked shirt reading a book and laughing with his toddler

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, July 25, 2024 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

Technology Help Office Hours at the Branch

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
HPL Express
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Senior
Event Details:

You must contact Tyler to be registered or placed on the waitlist. This can be done at Phone: 608-758-5833 Email: tkellman@hedbergpubliclibrary.org  ...

Library Branch: HPL Express
Age Group: Adults, Senior
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

You must contact Tyler to be registered or placed on the waitlist. This can be done at

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Recommended

Space is limited, so registration is recommended. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.

summer lunch

Free Summer Lunch

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lunch Site at Hedberg Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come to library park to enjoy a free lunch provided by the School District of Janesville.  Anyone 18 or under is eligible to get a free, nutritious sack lunch. Adults age 19 a...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Lunch Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come to library park to enjoy a free lunch provided by the School District of Janesville.  Anyone 18 or under is eligible to get a free, nutritious sack lunch. Adults age 19 and older are welcome to purchase a sack lunch.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required