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Programs are for middle and high school students and are held in the Program Room unless noted.

Register online, at the Children's Desk or by calling 608-758-6585.  



Summer Library Challenge for All Ages Begins
Monday, June 12, 2023, 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Registration begins today for the All Together Now summer library challenge for all ages.  
Visit www.hedbergpubliclibrary.org to create a Beanstack account, register for the summer library challenge and begin earning badges by reading and completing activities.  If you created a Beanstack account last summer, you will use the same username and password.  
Once you are registered, stop at the library's Summer Desk or at HPL Express at Uptown Janesville to pick up your lanyard and first button or sticker.
 
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Woodruff Room
Meet new friends, vanquish monsters, roll for your life, and eat snacks. Perfect for beginners! 
Registration is required. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.
 
Adopt-a-Pet with the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Atrium
Meet adoptable pets at the library! The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin makes their monthly visits on the second Wednesday of each month.petsgohome.org
 
Evening Yoga
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Program Room
Join us for a beginner-friendly gentle Vinyasa Yoga class. Bring your own yoga mat or towel and any props you may prefer (blocks or strap) and water. 
Registration is required. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600. Participate at your own risk and let the instructor know of any injuries or modifications before the program.
 
Hedberg Harmony -- Dulcimer Music
Thursday, June 15, 2023, 2:00 PM to 03:30 PM
Fireplace Room
Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.
 
Rock River Valley Woodcarvers Demo
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Atrium
Visit with the members of the Rock River Valley Woodcarvers and learn the skills of their craft. No registration necessary.
 
Chess Club
Saturday, June 17, 2023, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Woodruff Room
Join former State Champion and Life Master Peter Webster and other enthusiasts for tournament style chess. Come to play, learn the basics, or watch others. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Instructors will be available. 
No registration necessary.
 
Hedberg Harmony -- Sam Hansen
Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 3:00 PM to 03:45 PM
Fireplace Room
Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.
 
Hedberg Harmony -- Dulcimer Music
Thursday, June 22, 2023, 2:00 PM to 03:30 PM
Fireplace Room
Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.
 
Rainbow Reading Club
Monday, June 26, 2023, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Woodruff Room
Read and discuss The Stonewall Riots: Coming Out in the Streets, by Gayle E. Pitman. 
No registration necessary.
 
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Woodruff Room
Meet new friends, vanquish monsters, roll for your life, and eat snacks. Perfect for beginners! 
Registration is required. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.
 
Rainbow Resource Fair
Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 1:00 PM to 07:30 PM
Program Room
Somewhere over the rainbow.are great resources! Gather, connect, share and learn about services for Janesville's LGBTQ+ community. Snacks and activities available while supplies last.
 
Hedberg Harmony -- Dulcimer Music
Thursday, June 29, 2023, 2:00 PM to 03:30 PM
Fireplace Room
Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.
 
Campfire Tales for ages 8 to adult
Thursday, June 29, 2023, 7:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Location: Palmer Park, Upper Pavilion Bonfire Pit

Join T.H.E.M., our Teen Storytelling troupe, along library storytellers, Elizabeth Matson, and Jamie A. Swenson for an evening of summer storytelling around the campfire, perfect for school-age to adult listeners. Stories will range from rollicking, to scary, to the absurd. You never know what our storytellers will have up their sleeves! City of Janesville Parks & Recreation will stoke the fire and provide s'mores. There is no rain date for inclement weather.
Additional Date: Thursday, July 20 from 7-8 p.m.


 
Rock River Valley Woodcarvers Demo
Saturday, July 01, 2023, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Atrium
Visit with the members of the Rock River Valley Woodcarvers and learn the skills of their craft on the first Saturday of every month. No registration necessary.
 
Chess Club
Saturday, July 01, 2023, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Woodruff Room
Join former State Champion and Life Master Peter Webster and other enthusiasts for tournament style chess. Come to play, learn the basics, or watch others. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Instructors will be available. 
No registration necessary.
 
EXPRESS CLOSED-HOLIDAY
Tuesday, July 04, 2023, 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
 
CLOSED-HOLIDAY
Tuesday, July 04, 2023, 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
 
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, July 05, 2023, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Program Room
Join us for a beginner-friendly gentle Vinyasa Yoga class. Bring your own yoga mat or towel and any props you may prefer (blocks or strap) and water. 
Registration is required. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600. Participate at your own risk and let the instructor know of any injuries or modifications before the program.
 
Hedberg Harmony -- Dulcimer Music
Thursday, July 06, 2023, 2:00 PM to 03:30 PM
Fireplace Room
Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.
 
HEDBERG HARMONY -- Southern Wisconsin Dulcimer Club
Saturday, July 08, 2023, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Fireplace Room
Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.
 
Chess Club
Saturday, July 08, 2023, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Woodruff Room
Join former State Champion and Life Master Peter Webster and other enthusiasts for tournament style chess. Come to play, learn the basics, or watch others. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Instructors will be available. 
No registration necessary.
 
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Woodruff Room
Meet new friends, vanquish monsters, roll for your life, and eat snacks. Perfect for beginners! 
Registration is required. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.
 
Adopt-a-Pet with the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin
Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Atrium
Meet adoptable pets at the library! The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin makes their monthly visits on the second Wednesday of each month.petsgohome.org
 
Evening Yoga
Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Program Room
Join us for a beginner-friendly gentle Vinyasa Yoga class. Bring your own yoga mat or towel and any props you may prefer (blocks or strap) and water. 
Registration is required. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600. Participate at your own risk and let the instructor know of any injuries or modifications before the program.
 
Hedberg Harmony -- Dulcimer Music
Thursday, July 13, 2023, 2:00 PM to 03:30 PM
Fireplace Room
Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.
 
Diamond Dotz Day
Friday, July 14, 2023, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Teen Central
 
Rock Rver Valley Woodcarvers Demo
Saturday, July 15, 2023, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Atrium
Visit with the members of the Rock River Valley Woodcarvers and learn the skills of their craft. No registration necessary.
 
Chess Club
Saturday, July 15, 2023, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Woodruff Room
Join former State Champion and Life Master Peter Webster and other enthusiasts for tournament style chess. Come to play, learn the basics, or watch others. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Instructors will be available. 
No registration necessary.
 
Hedberg Harmony -- Dulcimer Music
Thursday, July 20, 2023, 2:00 PM to 03:30 PM
Fireplace Room
Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.
 
Campfire Tales for ages 8 to adult
Thursday, July 20, 2023, 7:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Location: Palmer Park, Upper Pavilion Bonfire Pit

Join T.H.E.M., our Teen Storytelling troupe, along library storytellers, Elizabeth Matson, and Jamie A. Swenson for an evening of summer storytelling around the campfire, perfect for school-age to adult listeners. Stories will range from rollicking, to scary, to the absurd. You never know what our storytellers will have up their sleeves! City of Janesville Parks & Recreation will stoke the fire and provide s'mores. There is no rain date for inclement weather.





 
Chess Club
Saturday, July 22, 2023, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Woodruff Room
Join former State Champion and Life Master Peter Webster and other enthusiasts for tournament style chess. Come to play, learn the basics, or watch others. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Instructors will be available. 
No registration necessary.
 
Hedberg Harmony -- Dulcimer Music
Thursday, July 27, 2023, 2:00 PM to 03:30 PM
Fireplace Room
Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.
 
HEDBERG HARMONY: Rock River String Band
Friday, July 28, 2023, 2:00 PM to 03:30 PM
Fireplace Room
 
Chess Club
Saturday, July 29, 2023, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Woodruff Room
Join former State Champion and Life Master Peter Webster and other enthusiasts for tournament style chess. Come to play, learn the basics, or watch others. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Instructors will be available. 
No registration necessary.
 
Rainbow Reading Club
Monday, July 31, 2023, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Woodruff Room
Read and discuss The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich, by Deya Muniz. 
No registration necessary.
 
Summer Library Challenge Prize Book Pick-Up Begins
Tuesday, August 01, 2023, 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Summer Library Challenge participants can stop at the library's Summer Desk to pick up a free book.  The last day to pick up your free book is Saturday, August 19.
 
Chair Yoga
Wednesday, August 02, 2023, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Program Room
 
Hedberg Harmony -- Dulcimer Music
Thursday, August 03, 2023, 2:00 PM to 03:30 PM
Fireplace Room
Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.
 
Last Day of the Summer Library Challenge
Friday, August 04, 2023, 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Today is the last day to log reading and activities and earn badges for the All Together Now summer library challenge.
Thank you for participating in the summer library challenge!
 
Rock River Valley Woodcarvers Demo
Saturday, August 05, 2023, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Atrium
Visit with the members of the Rock River Valley Woodcarvers and learn the skills of their craft on the first Saturday of every month. No registration necessary.
 
All Together Now Summer Library Challenge Finale
Saturday, August 05, 2023, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Library Park
Join us for snacks and games as we celebrate a groovy Summer Library Challenge.  Be sure to bring your chairs and blankets.  No registration necessary.
The program will be held in the Library Program Room in case of inclement weather.
 
Chess Club
Saturday, August 05, 2023, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Woodruff Room
Join former State Champion and Life Master Peter Webster and other enthusiasts for tournament style chess. Come to play, learn the basics, or watch others. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Instructors will be available. 
No registration necessary.
 
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Tuesday, August 08, 2023, 4:00 PM to 06:30 PM
Woodruff Room
 
Adopt-a-Pet with the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin
Wednesday, August 09, 2023, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Atrium
Meet adoptable pets at the library! The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin makes their monthly visits on the second Wednesday of each month.petsgohome.org
 
Evening Yoga
Wednesday, August 09, 2023, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Program Room
 
Hedberg Harmony -- Dulcimer Music
Thursday, August 10, 2023, 2:00 PM to 03:30 PM
Fireplace Room
Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.
 
HEDBERG HARMONY -- Southern Wisconsin Dulcimer Club
Saturday, August 12, 2023, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Fireplace Room
Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.
 
Chess Club
Saturday, August 12, 2023, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Woodruff Room
Join former State Champion and Life Master Peter Webster and other enthusiasts for tournament style chess. Come to play, learn the basics, or watch others. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Instructors will be available. 
No registration necessary.
 
Hedberg Harmony -- Sam Hansen
Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 3:00 PM to 03:45 PM
Fireplace Room
Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.
 

 

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