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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

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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™.

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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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

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

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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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Hedberg Harmony: Eclectic Red

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Fireplace Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Everyone

Enjoy acoustic music with Caryn and Ed!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Chess Club

Saturday, February 14, 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.

CLOSED until 1 p.m.

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Hedberg Public Library, HPL Express

HPL and HPL Express are closed 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for staff training. Both will reopen at 1:00 p.m. and resume regular hours.

Closing
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HEDBERG HARMONY: Rock River String Band

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Fireplace Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Everyone

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Chess Club

Saturday, February 21, 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Chess Club

Saturday, February 28, 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.

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Lunar New Year

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Multicultural
Age Group:
Everyone, Children, Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior

Celebrate the year of the horse with a traditional lion dance presentation by the Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association of Madison. Learn about the traditions of this 15-day holiday celebrated around the world and try some traditional snacks.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Art & Case Exhibits

All Day 3/2 - 3/31
Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Everyone

Watercolors by Teresa Nguyen

FIREPLACE ROOM

Acrylics & Colored Pencil by Aaliyah Hatcher

RIVER WALL

Oils & Acrylics by Devin Schuyler

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Lavinia Goodell Exhibit

All Day 3/2 - 3/31
Gallery at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Everyone

This 4- panel exhibit highlights the key events in the life of Lavinia Goodell, who, while living in Janesville in 1874, became Wisconsin’s first woman lawyer.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Junior Builders LEGO Display

03/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 03/26/2026 @ 8:00pm
Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Stop by the 360 display case in the Fireplace room and the Woodruff display cases to check out a display of LEGO masterpieces built by local youth. No registration necessary. Display available March 2-26. 

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Lego® Showcase for All Ages

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Everyone, Children, Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior

View LEGO® displays created by members of the Wisconsin LEGO® Users Group (WisLUG). Check out the Junior Builders LEGO® Display in the Fireplace room and Woodruff display case.  Stop by the Children’s Room for LEGO® theme activities and

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Chess Club

Saturday, March 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friends of HPL Used Book Sale

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library Event
Age Group:
Everyone