Upcoming Events
Title: Can I Recycling This? by Jennie Rommer
LOCATION: Universal Recycling Technologies - 2535 Beloit Ave, Janesville WI 53546
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No Registration Required
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Explore topics from science and spirituality to health and habits, and everything in between. No registration necessary.*
September 9: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
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Must Be 12 or Older
This program is specifically geared toward teens and adults. Must be twelve years or older to attend.
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No Registration Required
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Title: At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson
LOCATION: The Henry McNamara House - 403 N Pearl St, Janesville WI 53548
Book Club in a Bag
Whether you've always wanted to get a book club started but just didn't know how or your existing book discussion group is looking for an easier way to select books, Hedberg Public Library's Book Club in a Bag may be just what you need. Bags are typically checked out to one library cardholder for a six-week period. Due dates can be adjusted to meet the needs of your discussion group schedule. Visit the Checkout Desk for details.
Each BCIAB is packaged in a canvas tote and includes:
- 7-8 copies of the selected title (books, audiobooks, and/or DVDs)
- Discussion questions
- Biographical information on the author
- A selection of book reviews and a list of read-alikes
View a list of BCIAB titles.
Book Club in a Bag was updated through the support of the Friends of HPL and Plahn Canvas.
Pages & Positivi-Tea UnBook Club
Get the community of a book club without the homework!
Make new friends who love to read like you do! Drop in with your current book and enjoy some silent sustained reading and light snacks. End by chatting about your book and exchanging reading recommendations.
Pages & Positivi-Tea meets in the Fireplace Room. Drop in anytime between 5:30-7 p.m.
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesdays:
September 3
October 1
November 5
Reading on the Rock
Our contemporary fiction book club meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
UPCOMING TITLES
September 26: Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall
October 24: Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls
November 21: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Non-Fiction Knows No Bounds
Our non-fiction book club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (time varies), often at a new location throughout the community.
UPCOMING TITLES
August 21: Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown
September 18: The Circus: A True Story by Stewart O'Nan
October 16: Can I Recycle This? by Jennie Romer
November 20: At Home by Bill Bryson
Mondays are Murder
Our mystery book club meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
UPCOMING TITLES
September 16: Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon
October 21: Shutter by Ramona Emerson
November 18: A Rising Man by Abir Mukherjee
Wellness Book Club
Our Wellness Book Club for teens and adults explores topics from science and spirituality to health and habits, and everything in between. Copies of the books will not be reserved. Please place holds early.
UPCOMING TITLES
September 9: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
October 7: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
November 4: You Are a Badass by Jenn Sincero
Book Club Resources
Library Reads
LitLovers
Discussion questions, book reviews and recommendations, tips on starting a book club, book club recipes and more.
NoveList Plus
Search for fiction and nonfiction titles by author, plot, theme, and more-for readers of all ages! Hedberg cardholder exclusive.
