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101 One Liners to Live By

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate International Joke Day and honor Janesville humorist Mary McBride. When legendary comedian Phyllis Diller set the world record for laughs in a minute, many of her punchli...

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

Celebrate International Joke Day and honor Janesville humorist Mary McBride. When legendary comedian Phyllis Diller set the world record for laughs in a minute, many of her punchlines came from the pen of Janesville’s own Mary McBride.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Babies in the Library

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 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

Babies in the Library

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 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

OFFICE HOURS: Community Action

Wednesday, July 2, 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

chair yoga

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Evening, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Program Type: Evening, Health & Wellness

Disclaimer(s)

Athletic Risk

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

Must Be 12 or Older

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

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 3, 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

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

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, July 3, 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

CLOSED

All Day
Hedberg Public Library, HPL Express

All branches are closed for Independence Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Hedberg Public Library, HPL Express
Description:

All branches are closed for Independence Day. 

Mini Art Show

All Day
Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, SLC, Exhibit, Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

View the amazing, colorful mini masterpieces that local artists of all ages created for our Mini Art Show.These fun 4x4 pieces will be on display in our Fireplace Room cases throug...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, SLC, Exhibit, Other
Event Details:

View the amazing, colorful mini masterpieces that local artists of all ages created for our Mini Art Show.

These fun 4x4 pieces will be on display in our Fireplace Room cases through July 31.

Art & Case Exhibits

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

Watercolors by Connie GlowackiFIREPLACE ROOM, GALLERY & RIVER WALL 

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

Watercolors by Connie Glowacki

FIREPLACE ROOM, GALLERY & RIVER WALL

 

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

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

Rock River Valley Woodcarvers Demo

Saturday, July 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

chess

Chess Club

Saturday, July 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

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. 

Mini Art Show

All Day 7/7 - 7/12
Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, SLC, Exhibit, Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

View the amazing, colorful mini masterpieces that local artists of all ages created for our Mini Art Show.These fun 4x4 pieces will be on display in our Fireplace Room cases throug...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, SLC, Exhibit, Other
Event Details:

View the amazing, colorful mini masterpieces that local artists of all ages created for our Mini Art Show.

These fun 4x4 pieces will be on display in our Fireplace Room cases through July 31.

OFFICE HOURS: Society's Assets

Monday, July 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

young latina girl with long black hair hugging a large golden retriever with a yellow bandana around its neck

Read-In With Mary

Monday, July 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

magic

Monday Night Magic

Monday, July 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.

Pajama Storytime

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

PJ Storytime

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

PJ Storytime

Wellness Book Club

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fireplace Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School, Evening, Book Club, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Fireplace Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Program Type: After School, Evening, Book Club, Health & Wellness, Other

Disclaimer(s)

Must Be 12 or Older

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

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Doodle Art for Adults

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Event Details:

Do you enjoy doodling?  Join us to learn an organized way to doodle and then color in your creation.

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

Do you enjoy doodling?  Join us to learn an organized way to doodle and then color in your creation.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

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

Tuesday Fun: Messtival

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, SLC
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We'll provide the supplies, you make the mess! Join us for an afternoon of messy crafting using paint, glue, scissors, ribbons, and plenty of other supplies to choose from.

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

We'll provide the supplies, you make the mess! 

Join us for an afternoon of messy crafting using paint, glue, scissors, ribbons, and plenty of other supplies to choose from.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Combined Campaign)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School, Evening, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

This is the combination session of the Chaos Campaign and the Role Play Campaign! Meet new friends and characters and have new adventures together! 

Required
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Woodruff Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School, Evening, Other
Required
Event Details:

This is the combination session of the Chaos Campaign and the Role Play Campaign! Meet new friends and characters and have new adventures together! 

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.

Babies in the Library

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 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

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, July 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