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Babies In the Library

Wednesday, January 21, 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, January 22, 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 22, 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.

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Tween Team: Cardboard Construction

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School, Other
Age Group:
Children

Calling 9-12 year olds who love the library, like to  play games & help with fun projects. 

Use our Makedo Cardboard Construction Toolkit to create cool cardboard creations for use in the Children's Room.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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SENSEational Storytime

Friday, January 23, 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

No School Movie- ELEMENTAL (2023)

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children

Kick back on your day off from school with a movie on a big screen at the library! Children under 8 will need to be accompanied by a grown up or caregiver. Come for the whole thing, or pop in for your favorite part.

chess

Chess Club

Saturday, January 24, 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, January 26, 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, January 26, 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, 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.

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

Baby & Toddler Clothing Drive

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Evening, Morning, Resource Fair, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Everyone, Children, Adults
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

Baby & Toddler Clothing Drive

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Resource Fair, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Everyone, Children, Adults
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.