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Art & Case Exhibits

All Day 1/20 - 1/31
Gallery at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Everyone

Watercolor & Acrylic by Ronda Dorn

FIREPLACE ROOM

Model Train Display by WIS-ILL Modular Model Train Group

DISPLAY CASE

Calling all junior lego builders

Calling all Junior LEGO Builders!

01/20/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/26/2026 @ 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children

Calling all junior LEGO builders age 5-12! Submit your LEGO masterpiece to be on display at the library. Projects will be on display March 2-26, including the well-attended LEGO Showcase on March 7!

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Babies in the library

Babies In the Library

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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.

laughing infant sitting in mother's lap on a colorful blanket

Babies In the Library

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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.

Group of horseback riders

Riding in the Moment™

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Evening, Health & Wellness, Presenter, Senior
Age Group:
Everyone, Senior

Riding in the Moment™ is an evidence-informed program designed to increase the quality of life of adults with dementia and their family members and friends.  Abby Hays is a program manager at Three Gaits as the Riding in the Moment™.

Wiggle and Rhyme

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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.

boys and girls jumping and dancing around

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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.

smiling toddler holding a colorful fidget

SENSEational Storytime

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
SENSEational Storyime:

Join us for a 15-minute playtime, followed by 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities. This sensory friendly storytime is specially designed for library friends wi...

Pictures of Miss Mariah and Mis
chess

Chess Club

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

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.

Art & Case Exhibits

All Day 2/2 - 2/28
Gallery at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Everyone

Mixed Media by the School District of Janesville Art Students

GALLERY, FIREPLACE ROOM, RIVER WALL, DISPLAY CASE, SCREENS

two young boys smiling at the camera sitting next to a golden retriever

Read-In With Mary

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School
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...

little girl holding a colorful drum

Music & Movement

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Evening, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Children
Music and Movement:

Join us for this lively, interactive program aimed at increasing language, social, problem-solving, fine/gross motor skills, and self-confidence through music-based activities. We’...

Babies in the library

Babies In the Library

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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.

laughing infant sitting in mother's lap on a colorful blanket

Babies In the Library

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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.

Wiggle and Rhyme

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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.

boys and girls jumping and dancing around

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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.

smiling toddler holding a colorful fidget

SENSEational Storytime

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
SENSEational Storyime:

Join us for a 15-minute playtime, followed by 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities. This sensory friendly storytime is specially designed for library friends wi...

Pictures of Miss Mariah and Mis
man's hands holding a knife and carving a piece of wood

Rock River Valley Woodcarvers Demo

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Atrium at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Visit with the members of the Rock River Valley Woodcarvers and learn the skills of their craft on the first Saturday of every month. 

chess

Chess Club

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

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.

two young boys smiling at the camera sitting next to a golden retriever

Read-In With Mary

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School
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...

Cartoonist Club Book Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School, Book Club, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

This book club will read and discuss The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud, and then learn the basics of making your own comic. Registration is required for each child attending and space is limited.

Open
Registration Required
little girl holding a colorful drum

Music & Movement

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Evening, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Children
Music and Movement:

Join us for this lively, interactive program aimed at increasing language, social, problem-solving, fine/gross motor skills, and self-confidence through music-based activities. We’...

Babies in the library

Babies In the Library

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 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.

woman kneeling next to dog with a broken leg overlaid by the human society of southern wisconsin logo

Adopt-a-Pet with the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Atrium at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Meet adoptable pets at the library! 

The Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin makes their monthly visits on the second Wednesday of each month.