Join us for a movie night! We'll be watching The LEGO Batman Movie (PG, 1 hr. 45 min.) Get comfy! Popcorn will be provided. No registration necessary.

January is Hobby Month! Try your hand at a new hobby by joining us for a beginner friendly project each week! Pick up a kit at the library and join us LIVE on Facebook to craft along. Available while supplies last. No registration necessary.

View LEGO® displays created by members of the Wisconsin LEGO® Users Group (WisLUG). LEGO® enthusiasts of all ages welcome. No registration necessary.

Celebrate National Networking Week and learn to use Canva to create your very own business cards. Tune in to Facebook for a tutorial and live Q&A. 
Email your finished product to Ckinder@hedbergpubliclibrary.org by February 11 to have your cards printed for free!
No registration necessary.

Tune in to Facebook & YouTube as we join millions around the globe to celebrate the power of reading aloud on World Read Aloud Day!

Join us on YouTube for a gentle Vinyasa Yoga class. You can use a yoga mat or a towel at home. 

for ages 8+ 
Register for our "rockshop" and paint a rock to add to HPL's Kindness Rocks Garden. Basic supplies provided and you are welcome to bring your own. 
Registration is required and space is limited. Registration will open January 30 and close 24 hours before program start time. Register with the link below, at the library, or call 608-758-6600. Registrants will be notified by phone or email if program is canceled.

Join us on Facebook Live and YouTube to celebrate the Year of the Tiger. Watch a traditional lion dance presentation by the Zhong Yi Kung Fu association of Madison. No registration necessary.

ZOOM 

presented by the Diversity Action Team of Rock County, the YWCA of Rock County, the Beloit NAACP Branch #3251, Hedberg Public Library, UW-Madison, Division of Extension Rock County, Social Justice Edgerton, and Janesville League of Women Voters 
Moderator: Julie Boynton of Social Justice Edgerton 
Learn what it means to be a supportive adult who plays an important role as interpreter of the world with a panel of local experts. Discuss best practices to create brave and safe spaces for youth to develop the skills and knowledge to navigate uncomfortable conversations. 
Registration is required. Click here to register. 

Join us for a Craft & Chat! February is National Embroidery Month. We'll have a beginner friendly project to help teens and adults learn and practice some embroidery skills! Already an embroidery enthusiast? Bring your current project and join us for some good crafting company. While supplies last. No registration necessary.

Join TACOS (Teen Advisory Council of Students) and help create programs and library services for teens, by teens! Visit Teen Central for more information.

Celebrate World Storytelling Day, a global celebration of oral storytelling!  This year's theme is "Lost & Found".  Join T.H.E.M., Hedberg Public Library's teen storytelling troupe, along with library storytellers Elizabeth Matson and Jamie A. Swenson for an afternoon of tales appropriate for school-age to adult listeners.  No registration necessary.

Drop in to our "rockshop" and paint a rock to add to HPL's Kindness Rocks Garden.  Basic supplies provided and you are welcome to bring your own. For all ages. No registration required.

To celebrate World Storytelling Day, teens and adults are invited to share their creativity Open-Mic style.  Share your personal story, folk tale, poetry, music or other talent on the theme of Lost & Found for 5 to 10 minutes to an appreciative audience.  Material must be appropriate for a mixed-age audience.  No registration necessary.

Come to the library to take part in our Summer Library Challenge promo video that will be shared across our social media and with local schools.  All you need to do is register for one of our filming sessions, and then show up ready to do The Reading Wave.  don't know how to do the Reading Wave?  Don't worry - we'll teach you!  Individuals, groups, families are all welcome to join The Reading Wave - part of Oceans of Possibilities, our 2022 Summer Library Challenge.
Registration is required.  Register online, at the library or call 608-758-6585.  Register one person from each group attending.
Other filming sessions:Wednesday, April 6 at 4 p.m.Wednesday, April 6 at 6 p.m.Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m.

Join TACOS (Teen Advisory Council of Students) and help create programs and library services for teens, by teens! Visit Teen Central for more information.

Come to the library to take part in our Summer Library Challenge promo video that will be shared across our social media and with local schools.  All you need to do is register for one of our filming sessions, and then show up ready to do The Reading Wave.  don't know how to do the Reading Wave?  Don't worry - we'll teach you!  Individuals, groups, families are all welcome to join The Reading Wave - part of Oceans of Possibilities, our 2022 Summer Library Challenge.
Registration is required.  Register online, at the library or call 608-758-6585.  Register one person from each group attending.
Other filming sessions:Wednesday, April 6 at 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m.

Come to the library to take part in our Summer Library Challenge promo video that will be shared across our social media and with local schools.  All you need to do is register for one of our filming sessions, and then show up ready to do The Reading Wave.  don't know how to do the Reading Wave?  Don't worry - we'll teach you!  Individuals, groups, families are all welcome to join The Reading Wave - part of Oceans of Possibilities, our 2022 Summer Library Challenge.
Registration is required.  Register online, at the library or call 608-758-6585.  Register one person from each group attending.
Other filming sessions:Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m.

Celebrate National Library Week by taking part in the  Peeps®-O-Rama contest!  You can win the respect of your library peeps and possibly earn a Peeple's Choice Award or a Judges' Choice Ribbon by creating your own unique book-themed Peeps® diorama.
Peeps®-O-Rama Rules:
Dioramas must be book-themed.Dioramas must contain at least ONE Peeps®(of any variety).Diorama scenes must use one standard-sized shoebox (or similarly sized box).Book title or diorama title must be clearly displayed on the front.One entry per person/group.Creators must complete a paper entry form when turning in a diorama.Dioramas must be dropped off at the Program Room between 1 p.m. Friday, April 8th and 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9th.The public may view and vote for their favorite Peeps® dioramas between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 9th.  Winning dioramas will be revealed at 3:30 p.m.  (Creators need not be present to win.)
Peeps® dioramas may be reclaimed by their creators from 4-5  p.m. on Saturday, April 9th or between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Monday after 11th.  After this time we will dispose of unclaimed dioramas.

You have 25 minutes to stop a double agent from using a digital attack to destroy access to HPL's valuable online resources. Are you ready? Fun for all ages, though younger players may need some help from a grown-up.
Starting March 1st, teams may reserve an escape room timeslot* in advance by stopping in at the library or by calling 608-758-6600. Teams of 5-8 can secure their own adventure, while smaller groups may be paired with others. Walk-ins welcome.* All timeslots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Come to the library to take part in our Summer Library Challenge promo video that will be shared across our social media and with local schools.  All you need to do is register for one of our filming sessions, and then show up ready to do The Reading Wave.  don't know how to do the Reading Wave?  Don't worry - we'll teach you!  Individuals, groups, families are all welcome to join The Reading Wave - part of Oceans of Possibilities, our 2022 Summer Library Challenge.
Registration is required.  Register online, at the library or call 608-758-6585.  Register one person from each group attending.

Drop in to our "rockshop" and paint a rock to add to HPL's Kindness Rocks Garden.  Basic supplies provided and you are welcome to bring your own. For all ages. No registration required.

Join TACOS (Teen Advisory Council of Students) and help create programs and library services for teens, by teens! Visit Teen Central for more information.

Teens and adults are invited to share their creativity Open-Mic style.  Share your personal story, folk tale, poetry, music or other talent for 5 to 10 minutes to an appreciative audience.  Material must be appropriate for a mixed-age audience.  Participants of all ages in the Window Words Poetry Challenge are especially invited to read their poems.  No registration necessary.

PROGRAM ROOM and CHILDREN'S ROOM
Visit the Library Outpost and join our Rebel Alliance for crafts, games, an escape room, trivia, and other activities.  In universe costumes encouraged.  
No registration necessary.