Stuart Stotts is an author, singer and storyteller from DeForest. Since 1986, he's been traveling around the world, delighting audiences of all ages with humor, movement, positive energy and lots of opportunities to participate. No stranger to the Hedberg Library, Stuart looks forward to celebrating with you and your families again at a concert.
Pre-registration highly recommended for prime pod seating, which is limited to 20 pods. Pre-registered pods must be claimed by 1:55 p.m. Day-of, walk-in space will be available farther back. Register for 1 of the 20 available pods by listing one contact name. In case of inclement weather, a decision will be made by 10:00 a.m. whether the program will be cancelled, rescheduled or pivot to virtual.

Greenspace

Monterey Park, 501 Rockport Road
Register for an interactive program featuring songs and rhymes to share with babies.  Geared toward ages birth-2, but older siblings are welcome.  
Register for 1 of the 10 available pods by listing one contact name.  A pod will comfortably seat a family of 4.  Unoccupied or unclaimed pods will be released to walk-up traffic by 9:25 a.m.  Day of/walk-up seating will be limited.  Masks are strongly encouraged outside of your household's assigned pod and when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from other groups.  Register online or call 608-758-6585.
All programs will be weather permitting.  Seating will be on the grass.  Please bring what you need to be comfortable.  Sunscreen and water are recommended.

Monterey Park, 501 Rockport Road
Register for an interactive program featuring songs and rhymes to share with babies.  Geared toward ages birth-2, but older siblings are welcome.  
Register for 1 of the 10 available pods by listing one contact name. A pod will comfortably seat a family of 4.  Unoccupied or unclaimed pods will be released to walk-up traffic by 10:25 a.m. Day-of/walk-up seating will be limited. Masks are strongly encouraged outside of your household's assigned pod and when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from other groups. Register online or call 608-758-6585.
All programs will be weather permitting. Seating will be on the grass. Please bring what you need to be comfortable.  Sunscreen and water are recommended.

Rotary Botanical Gardens 1455 Palmer Drive
Join us at Rotary Botanical Gardens to celebrate the StoryWalk garden exhibit featuring the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.  Enjoy activities for all ages throughout the Gardens.  Admission on Wednesday, June 16 is by donation.  Admission on regular days requires a small fee.  The StoryWalk is a partnership between Rotary Botanical Gardens and Hedberg Public Library.

Pop on your pjs, bring your blanket and stuffed animal and join us for a few books, songs and rhymes before you drift into dreamland!
Register for 1 of the 10 available pods by listing one contact name. A pod will comfortably seat a family of 4.  Unoccupied or unclaimed pods will be released to walk-up traffic by 6:25 p.m. Day-of/walk-up seating will be limited.  Masks are strongly recommended outside of your household's assigned pod and when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from other groups. Register online or call 608-758-6585.
All programs are weather permitting. Seating will be on the grass. Please bring what you need to be comfortable. Sunscreen and water are recommended.

Library Park

Join us for an early literacy storytime with books, fingerplays, puppets, songs and movement activities.
Register for 1 of the 10 available pods by listing one contact name. A pod will comfortably seat a family of 4. Unoccupied or unclaimed pods will be released to walk-up traffic by 9:25 a.m. Day-of/walk-up seating will be limited.  Masks are strongly recommended outside of your household's assigned pod and when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from other groups. Register online or call 608-758-6585.
All programs are weather permitting. Seating will be on the grass. Please bring what you need to be comfortable.  Sunscreen and water recommended.

Library Park

Join us for an early literacy storytime with books, fingerplays, puppets, songs and movement activities.
Register for 1 of the 10 available pods by listing one contact name. A pod will comfortably seat a family of 4.  Unoccupied or unclaimed pods will be released to walk-up traffic by 10:25 a.m. Day of/walk-up seating will be limited.  Masks are strongly recommended outside of your household's assigned pod and when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from other groups. Register online or call 608-758-6585.
All programs are weather permitting. Seating will be on the grass. Please bring what you need to be comfortable.  Sunscreen and water are recommended.

Library Park

Join us for storytimes in Library Park, where early literacy skills are expanded through longer, more complex stories, music and action.
Register for 1 of the 10 available pods by listing one contact name. A pod will comfortably seat a family of 4.  Unoccupied or unclaimed pods will be released to walk-up traffic by 1:55 p.m. Day-of/walk-up seating will be limited.  Masks are strongly recommended outside of your household's assigned pod and when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from other groups. Register online or call 608-758-6585.
All programs will be weather permitting. Seating will be on the grass. Please bring what you need to be comfortable.  Sunscreen and water are recommended.

Library Park

Palmer Park Hilltop Pavilion Fire Pit
Join T.H.E.M. Hedberg Public Library's storytelling troupe, along with library storytellers Elizabeth Matson and Jamie A. Swenson for an evening of summer storytelling in pods around the campfire perfect for school-age to adult listeners.  Masks encouraged outside of your household's assigned pod and when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from other groups.  Stories will range from rollicking, to scary, to the absurd.  You never know what our storytellers have up their sleeves!  Parks & Recreation staff will stoke the fire and provide pre-packaged s'more surprises. 
Registration is required. Register online or call 608-758-6585 to reserve your pod.  Night of/walk-up seating will be limited. Register for 1 of the 10 available pods by listing one contact name. A pod will comfortably seat a family of 4.  
Note:  Unoccupied or unclaimed pods will be released to walk-up traffic by 6:55 p.m.
There is no rain date for inclement weather.  

Facebook Live
Join library staff LIVE on Facebook as they announce the weekly prize drawing winners for the Summer Library Challenge.

Celebrate Pollinator Week!  Learn about bees and their important work as pollinators with hands-on activities in and around the library's Pollinator Garden with the garden's volunteer caretakers.  Due to the close quarters in the garden, masks will be required for this outdoor program.  Rain date is Wednesday, June 23.
Registration required and limited to 10 children.  Register online or call 608-758-6585.  

Library Park

Celebrate Pollinator Week!  Learn about bees and their important work as pollinators with hands-on activities in and around the library's Pollinator Garden with the garden's volunteer caretakers.  Due to the close quarters in the garden, masks will be required for this outdoor program.  Rain date is Wednesday, June 23.
Registration required and limited to 10 children.  Register online or call 608-758-6585.

Library Park

Monterey Park, 501 Rockport Road
Register for an interactive program featuring songs and rhymes to share with babies. Geared toward ages birth-2, but older siblings are welcome.  
Register for 1 of the 10 available pods by listing one contact name. A pod will comfortably seat a family of 4.  Unoccupied or unclaimed pods will be released to walk-up traffic by 9:25 a.m. Day-of/walk-up seating will be limited.  Masks are strongly encouraged outside of your household's assigned pod and when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from other groups. Register online or call 608-758-6585.
All programs will be weather permitting. Seating will be on the grass. Please bring what you need to be comfortable.  Sunscreen and water are recommended.

Monterey Park, 501 Rockport Road
Register for an interactive program featuring songs and rhymes to share with babies. Geared toward ages birth-2, but older siblings are welcome.  
Register for 1 of the 10 available pods by listing one contact name. A pod will comfortably seat a family of 4.  Unoccupied or unclaimed pods will be released to walk-up traffic by 10:25 a.m. Day-of/walk-up seating will be limited. Masks are strongly encouraged outside of your household's assigned pod and when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from other groups. Register online or call 608-758-6585.
All programs will be weather permitting. Seating will be on the grass. Please bring what you need to be comfortable.  Sunscreen and water are recommended.

Have you ever dreamed of spending the night at the library? Well now your stuffed friend can have that experience! Stop by the library between 5 and 6 p.m. to enjoy activities with your stuffie before telling them goodnight. Pick your stuffie back up on Thursday along with pictures of all the fun that they had at the library overnight.
Masks are strongly recommended when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from others.

Lunch Site

Join us for an early literacy storytime with books, fingerplays, puppets, songs, and movement activities.
Register for 1 of the 10 available pods by listing one contact name. A pod will comfortably seat a family of 4.  Unoccupied or unclaimed pods will be released to walk-up traffic by 9:25 a.m. Day-of/walk-up seating will be limited.  Masks are strongly recommended outside of your household's assigned pod and when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from other groups. Register online or call 608-758-6585.
All programs are weather permitting. Seating will be on the grass. Please bring what you need to be comfortable.  Sunscreen and water recommended.

Library Park

Join us for an early literacy storytime with books, fingerplays, puppets, songs and movement activities.
Register for 1 of the 10 available pods by listing one contact name. A pod will comfortably seat a family of 4.  Unoccupied or unclaimed pods will be released to walk-up traffic by 10:25 a.m. Day-of/walk-up seating will be limited.  Masks are strongly recommended outside of your household's assigned pod and when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from other groups. Register online or call 608-758-6585.
All programs are weather permitting. Seating will be on the grass. Please bring what you need to be comfortable.  Sunscreen and water are recommended.

Library Park

Join us for storytimes in Library Park, where early literacy skills are expanded through longer, more complex stories, music and action.
Register for 1 of the 10 available pods by listing one contact name. A pod will comfortably seat a family of 4.  Unoccupied or unclaimed pods will be released to walk-up traffic by 1:55 p.m. Day-of/walk-up seating will be limited.  Masks are strongly recommended outside of your household's assigned pod and when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from other groups. Register online or call 608-758-6585.
All programs will be weather permitting. Seating will be on the grass. Please bring what you need to be comfortable.  Sunscreen and water are recommended.

Library Park

Everyone has a unique story to tell. What's yours? Through the use of inspirational texts and writing prompts, we'll create short memoirs perfect for sharing with family and friends. Open to writers ages 10 through adult. Bring writing materials such as journals, tablets or laptops.  
The theme for June 28th is Celebrations/Traditions.
Registration is required and limited to 20 participants.  Register online or call 608-758-6585.
Masks are strongly recommended when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from others.
Additional sessions will be held on July 12, and July 26. Sign up for as many sessions as desired.

Facebook Live
Join library staff LIVE on Facebook as they announce the weekly prize drawing winners for the Summer Library Challenge.

Join Tim Glander for an exciting and interactive magic and balloon show.  Enjoy the show as Tim combines storytelling, magic, humor and balloon art to create an unforgettable experience.
Pre-registration highly recommended for prime pod seating, which is limited to 20 pods.  Pre-registered pods must be claimed by 1:55 p.m.  Day of walk-in pod space will be available farther back.  Register for 1 of the 20 available pods by listing one contact name.  In case of inclement weather, a decision will be made by 10:00 a.m. whether the program will be cancelled, rescheduled or pivot to virtual.

Greenspace

Today is the last day to nominate your favorite place to visit in Janesville during the summer.  We'll announce the top 3 nominations on Wednesday, July 7 and you can vote for your favorite spot from July 7 - 30.

Monterey Park, 501 Rockport Road
Register for an interactive program featuring songs and rhymes to share with babies. Geared toward ages birth-2, but older siblings are welcome.  
Register for 1 of the 10 available pods by listing one contact name. A pod will comfortably seat a family of 4.  Unoccupied or unclaimed pods will be released to walk-up traffic by 9:25 a.m. Day-of/walk-up seating will be limited.  Masks are strongly encouraged outside of your household's assigned pod and when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from other groups. Register online or call 608-758-6585.
All programs will be weather permitting. Seating will be on the grass. Please bring what you need to be comfortable.  Sunscreen and water are recommended.

Monterey Park, 501 Rockport Road
Register for an interactive program featuring songs and rhymes to share with babies. Geared toward ages birth-2, but older siblings are welcome.  
Register for 1 of the 10 available pods by listing one contact name. A pod will comfortably seat a family of 4.  Unoccupied or unclaimed pods will be released to walk-up traffic by 10:25 a.m. Day-of/walk-up seating will be limited. Masks are strongly encouraged outside of your household's assigned pod and when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from other groups. Register online or call 608-758-6585.
All programs will be weather permitting. Seating will be on the grass. Please bring what you need to be comfortable.  Sunscreen and water are recommended.

Pop on your pjs, bring your blanket and stuffed animal and join us for a few books, songs and rhymes before you drift into dreamland!
Register for 1 of the 10 available pods by listing one contact name. A pod will comfortably seat a family of 4.  Unoccupied or unclaimed pods will be released to walk-up traffic by 6:25 p.m. Day-of/walk-up seating will be limited.  Masks are strongly recommended outside of your household's assigned pod and when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from other groups. Register online or call 608-758-6585.
All programs are weather permitting. Seating will be on the grass. Please bring what you need to be comfortable.  Sunscreen and water are recommended.

Library Park

Start the scavenger hunt at the Hedberg Public Library sign outside the library on Main Street.
Find the 10 markers around the library property.  Use your own device to scan QR codes to reveal the answers.  Gather the secret phrase from the clues and come to the Children's Desk for a prize!  One prize per participant, while supplies last.  Don't have a device.  You can still play the unplugged version.
July's theme is Video Games.

Facebook Live
Join library staff LIVE on Facebook as they announce the weekly prize drawing winners for the Summer Library Challenge.

Vote for your favorite place in Janesville in the summer from the top 3 nominations.  Visit www.hedbergpubliclibrary.org or stop at the library's summer library challenge desk to vote for your favorite spot from July 7 - 30.  We'll announce the winning location on Monday, August 9.

Facebook Live
Join library staff LIVE on Facebook as they announce the weekly prize drawing winners for the Summer Library Challenge.

Palmer Park Hilltop Pavilion Fire Pit
Join T.H.E.M. Hedberg Public Library's storytelling troupe, along with library storytellers Elizabeth Matson and Jamie A. Swenson for an evening of summer storytelling in pods around the campfire perfect for school-age to adult listeners.  Masks encouraged outside of your household's assigned pod and when unable to maintain 6 feet distance from other groups.  Stories will range from rollicking, to scary, to the absurd.  You never know what our storytellers have up their sleeves!  Parks & Recreation staff will stoke the fire and provide pre-packaged s'more surprises.  
Registration is required. Register online or call 608-758-6585 to reserve your pod spot.  Night of/walk-up seating will be limited. Register for 1 of the 10 available pods by listing one contact name.  A pod will comfortably seat a family of 4.  
Note:  Unoccupied or unclaimed pods will be released to walk-up traffic by 6:55 p.m.
There is no rain date for inclement weather.

Facebook Live
Join library staff LIVE on Facebook as they announce the weekly prize drawing winners for the Summer Library Challenge.

Stock up on books, movies and more while supporting library programs and services.

Program Room

Stock up on books, movies and more while supporting library programs and services.

Program Room

Facebook Live
Join library staff LIVE on Facebook as they announce the weekly prize drawing winners for the Summer Library Challenge.

Today is the last day to vote for your favorite place to visit in Janesville during the summer.  We'll announce the winning location on Monday, August 9.

Start the scavenger hunt at the Hedberg Public Library sign outside the library on Main Street.
Find the 10 markers around the library property.  Use your own device to scan QR codes to reveal the answers.  Gather the secret phrase from the clues and come to the Children's Desk for a prize!  One prize per participant, while supplies last.  Don't have a device.  You can still play the unplugged version.
August's theme is Superheroes.

Summer Library Challenge participants can stop at the library's summer library challenge desk to pick up a free book.  For curbside pick-up, visit www.hedbergpubliclibrary.org, fill out our SLC Book Request form and library staff will choose a book for you.
The last day to pick-up your free book or fill out the Book Request form is Friday, August 20.
Congratulations to all participants in the summer library challenge!

Facebook Live
Join library staff LIVE on Facebook as they announce the weekly prize drawing winners for the Summer Library Challenge.

Today is the last day to log challenges for the Janesville's Tails and Tales summer library challenge.  
Thank you for participating in this year's summer library challenge!

Facebook Live
Join library staff LIVE on Facebook as they announce the weekly prize drawing winners for the Summer Library Challenge.

Today is the last day of the free lunch program in Library Park.

Lunch Site

Today is the last day for summer library challenge participants to stop at the library's summer library challenge desk to pick up a free book or complete the online Book Request form to receive a book using curbside pick-up.  
Congratulations to all participants in the summer library challenge!

Today is the last day for summer library challenge participants to pick up any of this summer's prizes including the lanyard, buttons, stickers or free book.
Thank you for participating in the summer library challenge!