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HPL and HPL Express are closed 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11 for staff training. Both locations will reopen at 1 p.m. and resume regular hours.

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Portable Planetarium - Sky Tonight

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
HPL Express
Program Type:
Presenter, Other
Age Group:
Children

Come watch a show in the Rockford Discovery Center's Portable Planetarium!  

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: HPL Express
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Presenter, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come watch a show in the Rockford Discovery Center's Portable Planetarium!  

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

Registration Required

Registration is required. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.

This event is in the "Children" group

Portable Planetarium - Sky Tonight

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
HPL Express
Program Type:
Presenter
Age Group:
Children

Come watch a show in the Rockford Discovery Center's Portable Planetarium!  

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: HPL Express
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Presenter
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come watch a show in the Rockford Discovery Center's Portable Planetarium!  

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

Registration Required

Registration is required. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.

This event is in the "Children" group

Read-In With Mary

Monday, November 10, 2025 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...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Coding Camp for Ages 9-12

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School, Technology Class
Age Group:
Children

Join us for 3 weeks of coding skills development and guided play using a variety of robot toys and games. Kids will learn and/or review some basics of coding, then practice their skills each week with time for sharing and feedback.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for 3 weeks of coding skills development and guided play using a variety of robot toys and games. Kids will learn and/or review some basics of coding, then practice their skills each week with time for sharing and feedback.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration is required. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.

This event is in the "Children" group

Babies in the Library

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.  The same program is offered at 9:30 and 10:30 am.  

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

Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.  The same program is offered at 9:30 and 10:30 am.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group

Babies in the Library

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.  The same program is offered at 9:30 am and 10:30 am.

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

Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.  The same program is offered at 9:30 am and 10:30 am.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, November 13, 2025 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.

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, November 13, 2025 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.

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

This event is in the "Children" group

SENSEational Storytime

Friday, November 14, 2025 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
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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 with sensory processing challenges or other developmental challenges, but all are welcome. A visual schedule, fidgets, and more will be provided. 

 

Pictures of Miss Mariah and Mis

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group

Read-In With Mary

Monday, November 17, 2025 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...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Coding Camp for Ages 9-12

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School, Technology Class
Age Group:
Children

Join us for 3 weeks of coding skills development and guided play using a variety of robot toys and games. Kids will learn and/or review some basics of coding, then practice their skills each week with time for sharing and feedback.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for 3 weeks of coding skills development and guided play using a variety of robot toys and games. Kids will learn and/or review some basics of coding, then practice their skills each week with time for sharing and feedback.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration is required. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.

This event is in the "Children" group

Babies in the Library

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.  The same program is offered at 9:30 and 10:30 am.  

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

Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.  The same program is offered at 9:30 and 10:30 am.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group

Babies in the Library

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.  The same program is offered at 9:30 am and 10:30 am.

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

Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons.  The same program is offered at 9:30 am and 10:30 am.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, November 20, 2025 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.

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, November 20, 2025 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.

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Read-In With Mary

Monday, November 24, 2025 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...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Tween Team: FriendsGiving

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

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

We're celebrating friendship with some fun games, crafts & snacks.

Dress for mess & activities.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

We're celebrating friendship with some fun games, crafts & snacks.

Dress for mess & activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration is required. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.

This event is in the "Children" group

Read-In With Mary

Monday, December 1, 2025 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...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Children

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a festive storytime filled with holiday stories, songs, and fun at either 9:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Get your photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a festive storytime filled with holiday stories, songs, and fun at either 9:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Get your photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group

Sensory Friendly Jolly Jingle Parade Viewing

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Children's Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Join SPACE Autastic for holiday crafts, games, and a sensory-friendly indoor parade viewing. Registration required.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join SPACE Autastic for holiday crafts, games, and a sensory-friendly indoor parade viewing. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Read-In With Mary

Monday, December 8, 2025 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...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Read-In With Mary

Monday, December 15, 2025 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...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Read-In With Mary

Monday, December 22, 2025 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...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Read-In With Mary

Monday, December 29, 2025 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...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School

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