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Book Fest Workshop: Plotting the Bones of Your Story

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Lab 316 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sarah J. MendonkaFrom character, setting, and voice, there are many parts that work together to create the body of your story. Unfortunately, that can all fall apart if you don’t h...

Required
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Lab 316
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Event Details:

Sarah J. Mendonka

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Recommended

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

Book Fest Master Class with Maggie Ginsberg: 10 Ways I Got Unstuck

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Every polished page of writing represents a dozen barriers that could have kept the words from landing on the page. Writer's block, busy lives, internet outages, lack of inspiratio...

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

Every polished page of writing represents a dozen barriers that could have kept the words from landing on the page.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Recommended

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

Book Fest Author Fair

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Hedberg Public Library
Event Details:

Featuring:Maggie GinsbergKelly NelsonTed CrossAmber BoudreauPatricia A. Davis Pat HallGreg PeckLaura DiehlAva ZaleskiAlicia BoemiCarol L. PaurEmily Lupton MetrishDierdre Luchs...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Event Details:

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OFFICE HOURS: Society's Assets

Monday, June 23, 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, June 23, 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

Pajama Storytime

Monday, June 23, 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

Tuesday Fun: Bollygroove

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
SLC, Performer
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Experience the joy of Holi! Uncover its legends, explore vibrant colors, dance to festive rhythms, and celebrate together—fun for all ages!

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: SLC, Performer
Event Details:

Experience the joy of Holi! Uncover its legends, explore vibrant colors, dance to festive rhythms, and celebrate together—fun for all ages!

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Babies in the Library

Wednesday, June 25, 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, June 25, 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

StoryWalk Kickoff at Rotary Botanical Gardens

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

The library is proud to partner with Rotary Botanical Gardens on this year's StoryWalk featuring the book Mortimer's First Garden by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Dan Andreasen.&...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The library is proud to partner with Rotary Botanical Gardens on this year's StoryWalk featuring the book Mortimer's First Garden by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Dan Andreasen. 

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

OFFICE HOURS: Community Action

Wednesday, June 25, 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

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

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, June 26, 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, June 26, 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

hand reaching for book on bookshelf

Friends of HPL Used Book Sale

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library Event
hand reaching for book on bookshelf

Friends of HPL Used Book Sale

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library Event
chess

Chess Club

Saturday, June 28, 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

OFFICE HOURS: Society's Assets

Monday, June 30, 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, June 30, 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

Pajama Storytime

Monday, June 30, 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

Art & Case Exhibits

All Day 7/1 - 7/3
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

Mini Art Show

All Day 7/1 - 7/3
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.

Tuesday Fun: Dog Man

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
SLC, Movie
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a showing of the movie adaptation of Dav Pilkey's hit graphic novel series.When a dog and a police officer are injured together on the job, a life-saving surgery change...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: SLC, Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a showing of the movie adaptation of Dav Pilkey's hit graphic novel series.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

OFFICE HOURS: Project 16:49

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 5 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Community Office Hours
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Project 16:49 is a local non-profit serving Rock County’s unaccompanied homeless youth, ages 14-21. Project 16:49 ensures every young person has access to the services and support ...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Office Hours
Event Details:

Project 16:49 is a local non-profit serving Rock County’s unaccompanied homeless youth, ages 14-21.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Combined Campaign)

Tuesday, July 1, 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.