Our New Mural Has Blossomed!
Our mural is done! In just five days, Madison, WI-based artist Emily Balsley transformed a wall in the Cathy Norris Picture Book Garden of The Children’s Room at Hedberg Public Library from ordinary to extraordinary.
Thanksgiving Closure
HPL and HPL Express are closed Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Library News
Award Winning Children's Books
The American Library Association announced the 2024 Youth Media Awards this week. Here are a few highlights:
Our Garden Is Growing!
The Children’s Room is getting a mural!! Madison muralist and illustrator Emily Balsley has designed a garden-themed mural for one of our walls in the Picture Book Garden area of the Children’s Room.
Music & Movement: YES PLEASE!
Welcome to 2024!
We are up and running with our regularly scheduled programs PLUS some of our winter favorites are returning (drumroll please!)
Lights, Camera - ACTION!
Dear Reader, have you ever noticed that sometimes you really didn't know how badly you needed something until AFTER you received it?
We are in a BLOG!
"Play is the work of children." - Jean Piaget
"... Listen to the children, learn about them, learn from them.” - Mr. Rogers
“I don't want a valuable life lesson, I just want an ice cream” -Bluey
Celebrating 24 Years in First Grade Classrooms
In November, HPL Children’s Room staff began their 24th year of visiting first grade classrooms of public and private schools.