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April is National Poetry Month and we are celebrating for the fourth year with Poetry Pathway: a collaborative project with Hedberg Public Library, Janesville Parks and Recreation, and you the Janesville residents and poets! 

The Hedberg Public Library would like to thank the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Center for South Asia for providing us with a grant to expand our collection of digital read-alongs to include chapter books.

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March is the month for student art.

After much consideration, the library has determined the need to make additional service changes to Hoopla effective March 1. 

The changes are as follows:

Do you love to crochet? Do you love to read?

If you answered yes to either of those questions - we need your help!

Welcome to HPL's film and television blog, highlighting staff-recommended movies or television shows. 

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February art exhibits at Hedberg Public Library include alcohol ink paintings on glass and acrylic ink and pint on canvas. Both artists use deep, rich colors to craft their beautiful pieces.

Join us for our new monthly Memory Café, a welcoming and supportive space for individuals living with early-stage Alzheimer's and their caregivers.

A memory from Youth Associate Mary W: 

Hedberg Public Library is pleased to announce award-winning Wisconsin author Maggie Ginsberg will serve as the keynote author at HPL Book Fest 2025 on Saturday, June 21.

The art exhibits for January contribute to the celebration of trains and include oil paintings and photos. The artists include a retired railroad operations worker and a lifelong train enthusiast.

WHAT: Reading Menagerie: Meet the Dragons - Winter Reading Challenge

WHEN: January 6 through May 24, 2025

WHO: Readers age 5 to 12 

STAFF CONTRIBUTOR:
Julie Westby, Youth Services Librarian