Drawn to the Library! Celebrate National Library Week
What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.
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Calling All Poets!
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!
Understanding Hoopla Changes
After much consideration, the library has determined the need to make additional service changes to Hoopla effective March 1.
The changes are as follows:
Build Something Beautiful with Us
Do you love to crochet? Do you love to read?
If you answered yes to either of those questions - we need your help!
The Criterion Collection at HPL
Welcome to HPL's film and television blog, highlighting staff-recommended movies or television shows.
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New Group Offers Community
Join us for our new monthly Memory Café, a welcoming and supportive space for individuals living with early-stage Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
Friends of HPL: Advocates and Supporters
The Friends of Hedberg Public Library are people just like you who appreciate the library and the many ways it serves our community.
NEW Winter Reading Challenge!
WHAT: Reading Menagerie: Meet the Dragons - Winter Reading Challenge
WHEN: January 6 through May 24, 2025
WHO: Readers age 5 to 12
Exhibit Your Art at Your Library
HPL is looking for exhibit artists for the 2025-2026 season.
Hedberg Public Library offers 2D and 3D art exhibits throughout the building.
Fa La La @ Your Library
We are looking for local musicians to perform holiday music during the month of December as part of our Hedberg Harmony program.
Jackpot Becomes Lucky Day
Dreading the long wait for high-demand bestsellers and DVDs? Stop by our Lucky Day shelf (formerly known as Jackpot) to see what's new and popular.
A Night at the Library 2024: It's a Wrap!
Screams, smoke, and the peculiar scent of singed bat filled Hedberg Public Library on Saturday, October 19 during the 15th annual mingle murder mystery, A Night at the Library: Creatures Ball, presented by the
Fines Free: FAQs
At its July meeting, the Hedberg Public Library Executive Board voted to go fines free, effective September 1, 2024! As we work toward this exciting change, you'll find answers to some frequently asked questions below.