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Art & Case Exhibits

All Day 7/5 - 7/31
Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Mixed Media by Margery Wakefield FIREPLACE ROOM Oil/Acrylic on Canvas by Alice Blue RIVER WALL

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Mixed Media by Margery Wakefield
FIREPLACE ROOM

Oil/Acrylic on Canvas by Alice Blue
RIVER WALL

chess

Chess Club

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

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 provi...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Woodruff Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Come Grow with Us!

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Morning, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us at Janesville Community Center’s Freedom Garden! Give us a hand in the garden, get to know Library Staff, or join us in an activity. Click here or watch o...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Morning, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us at Janesville Community Center’s Freedom Garden! Give us a hand in the garden, get to know Library Staff, or join us in an activity.

Disclaimer(s)

Athletic Risk

 Participate at your own risk and let the instructor know of any injuries or modifications before the program.

Inclement Weather (cancelled)

In case of inclement weather this program will be cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

summer lunch

Free Summer Lunch

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lunch Site at Hedberg Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come to library park to enjoy a free lunch provided by the School District of Janesville.  Anyone 18 or under is eligible to get a free, nutritious sack lunch. Adults age 19 a...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Lunch Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come to library park to enjoy a free lunch provided by the School District of Janesville.  Anyone 18 or under is eligible to get a free, nutritious sack lunch. Adults age 19 and older are welcome to purchase a sack lunch.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

young latina girl with long black hair hugging a large golden retriever with a yellow bandana around its neck

Read-In With Mary

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room at Hedberg Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Read-In with Mary:

Join Mary the Comfort Dog for an afternoon READ-IN in the back of the Children's Room.  Bring or choose your own reading material for some cozy silent reading with Mary the Co...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children

Read-In with Mary

Join Mary the Comfort Dog for an afternoon READ-IN in the back of the Children's Room.  Bring or choose your own reading material for some cozy silent reading with Mary the Comfort Dog.  Take turns reading aloud if you'd like!  Mary loves company and stories.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

OFFICE HOURS: VA Healthcare for Homeless Veterans

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Community Office Hours
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Madison/Rockford VA Homeless Program offers assistance finding affordable housing for Veterans.   The Homeless Program has access to Section 8 vouchers specifically f...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Office Hours
Event Details:

The Madison/Rockford VA Homeless Program offers assistance finding affordable housing for Veterans.   The Homeless Program has access to Section 8 vouchers specifically for Veterans (called HUD VASH Vouchers) who earn less than 50% of th

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

summer lunch

Free Summer Lunch

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lunch Site at Hedberg Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come to library park to enjoy a free lunch provided by the School District of Janesville.  Anyone 18 or under is eligible to get a free, nutritious sack lunch. Adults age 19 a...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Lunch Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come to library park to enjoy a free lunch provided by the School District of Janesville.  Anyone 18 or under is eligible to get a free, nutritious sack lunch. Adults age 19 and older are welcome to purchase a sack lunch.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Mario movie

Free Movie: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and enjoy activities related to the movie.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and enjoy activities related to the movie.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

crafting

Casual Crafters

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lab 316 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30)
Event Details:

Do you enjoy crafting? Join us for Casual Crafters and meet other crafty people! Bring your current project, or start a new one, use available library craft supplies, meet other cr...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Lab 316
Age Group: Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you enjoy crafting? Join us for Casual Crafters and meet other crafty people! Bring your current project, or start a new one, use available library craft supplies, meet other crafters, and help us create a crafting community!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Must Be 12 or Older

This program is specifically geared toward teens and adults. Must be twelve years or older to attend.

Babies in the Library

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Babies In the Library:

Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Babies In the Library

Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

tech help logo

Technology Help Office Hours

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Study Room 1 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You must contact Tyler to be registered or placed on the waitlist If you need technology help, you're in the right place. From understanding your personal device, learning somet...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

You must contact Tyler to be registered or placed on the waitlist

infant child looking at teh camera with blonde hair wearing a pink long sleeve shirt and dark pants with bare feet sitting on a quilt

Babies in the Library

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Babies In the Library:

Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Babies In the Library

Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

tech help logo

Technology Help Office Hours

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Study Room 1 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You must contact Tyler to be registered or placed on the waitlist If you need technology help, you're in the right place. From understanding your personal device, learning somet...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

You must contact Tyler to be registered or placed on the waitlist

summer lunch

Free Summer Lunch

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lunch Site at Hedberg Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come to library park to enjoy a free lunch provided by the School District of Janesville.  Anyone 18 or under is eligible to get a free, nutritious sack lunch. Adults age 19 a...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Lunch Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come to library park to enjoy a free lunch provided by the School District of Janesville.  Anyone 18 or under is eligible to get a free, nutritious sack lunch. Adults age 19 and older are welcome to purchase a sack lunch.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

OFFICE HOURS: Community Action

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Community Office Hours
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Talk to Community Action staff to learn about and/or enroll in Coordinated Entry and to receive referrals to services in the area.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Office Hours
Event Details:

Talk to Community Action staff to learn about and/or enroll in Coordinated Entry and to receive referrals to services in the area.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

PJ storytime

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Pajama Storytime:

It's pajama time! Join us for a lively mixture of bedtime stories, interactive rhymes, songs, and more. Pajamas welcome! This is the perfect way to get those wiggles out before bed...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Pajama Storytime

It's pajama time! Join us for a lively mixture of bedtime stories, interactive rhymes, songs, and more. Pajamas welcome! This is the perfect way to get those wiggles out before bedtime.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

books and brews

Books and Brews Trivia Night

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy three rounds of trivia, puzzles and games. Play along for prizes or watch for fun! No registration or teams necessary.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy three rounds of trivia, puzzles and games. Play along for prizes or watch for fun! No registration or teams necessary.

SLC

Summer Library Challenge Prize Book Pick-Up Begins

All Day
Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
SLC
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Summer Library Challenge participants of all ages can stop at the library's Summer Desk to pick up a free book.  The last day to pick-up your free book is Friday, August 16.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: SLC
Event Details:

Summer Library Challenge participants of all ages can stop at the library's Summer Desk to pick up a free book.  The last day to pick-up your free book is Friday, August 16.

Art & Case Exhibits

All Day 8/1 - 8/31
Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Acrylic on Canvas by Lizzie Menz FIREPLACE ROOM & RIVER WALL   Stained Glass by Chelsea Brown FIREPLACE ROOM CASE

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Acrylic on Canvas by Lizzie Menz
FIREPLACE ROOM & RIVER WALL
 

Stained Glass by Chelsea Brown
FIREPLACE ROOM CASE

African American father wearing blue checked shirt reading a book and laughing with his toddler

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a lively, interactive storytime featuring books, songs, action rhymes, puppets and more. Each storytime incorporates the five practices of early literacy: READ, WRITE, ...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a lively, interactive storytime featuring books, songs, action rhymes, puppets and more. Each storytime incorporates the five practices of early literacy: READ, WRITE, TALK, SING & PLAY.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

African American father wearing blue checked shirt reading a book and laughing with his toddler

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a lively, interactive storytime featuring books, songs, action rhymes, puppets and more. Each storytime incorporates the five practices of early literacy: READ, WRITE, ...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a lively, interactive storytime featuring books, songs, action rhymes, puppets and more. Each storytime incorporates the five practices of early literacy: READ, WRITE, TALK, SING & PLAY.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

summer lunch

Free Summer Lunch

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lunch Site at Hedberg Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come to library park to enjoy a free lunch provided by the School District of Janesville.  Anyone 18 or under is eligible to get a free, nutritious sack lunch. Adults age 19 a...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Lunch Site
Age Group: Children, Teens
Event Details:

Come to library park to enjoy a free lunch provided by the School District of Janesville.  Anyone 18 or under is eligible to get a free, nutritious sack lunch. Adults age 19 and older are welcome to purchase a sack lunch.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

HEDBERG HARMONY: Dulcimer Dozen

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Fireplace Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Fireplace Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Listen to live music by local musicians. No registration necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

chair yoga

Chair Yoga

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required