Closure Notice: Staff Training

HPL and HPL Express will be closed from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, for staff training. Both locations will open at 1 p.m. and resume regular hours.

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These Books are Made for Walkin': Audiobook Walking Club

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Morning, Book Club, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior

Fridays at 9:00 AM & 6:00 PM. Find our walking schedule below:

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chess

Chess Club

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "New Adult (Ages 18-30)" group
This event is in the "Senior" group
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These Books are Made for Walkin': Audiobook Walking Club

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Morning, Book Club, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior

Fridays at 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM. Find our walking schedule below:

Offsite Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group
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Headsphones around book next to yellow boots

These Books are Made for Walkin': Audiobook Walking Club

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Morning, Book Club, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior

Fridays at 9:00 AM & 6:00 PM. Find our walking schedule below:

Offsite Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group
chess

Chess Club

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

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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Summer Library Challenge for All Ages Begins

All Day
Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior

Registration begins today for the Unearth a Story summer library challenge for all ages. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
chess

Chess Club

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

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 "All Ages" group
chess

Chess Club

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

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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New Summer Library Challenge Button Available Today

All Day
Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior

Pick up the second Unearth a Story SLC button or sticker starting today.  Visit the library's Summer Desk, HPL Express at Uptown Janesville or the HPL Bookmobile.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Art & Case Exhibits

All Day 7/1 - 7/3
Gallery at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages

Acrylics by Karen Limke

FIREPLACE ROOM

Acrylics on canvas by Sarah Clark

RIVER WALL

Mixed media by Paige Stageman

GALLERY

CLOSED

All Day
Hedberg Public Library, HPL Express

HPL and HPL Express are closed in observance of Independence Day. 

Closing
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Art & Case Exhibits

All Day 7/6 - 7/31
Gallery at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages

Acrylics by Karen Limke

FIREPLACE ROOM

Acrylics on canvas by Sarah Clark

RIVER WALL

Mixed media by Paige Stageman

GALLERY

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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These Books are Made for Walkin': Audiobook Walking Club

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Morning, Book Club, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior

Fridays at 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM. Find our walking schedule below:

Offsite Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group
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These Books are Made for Walkin': Audiobook Walking Club

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Evening, Book Club, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
All Ages, Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior

Fridays at 9:00 AM & 6:00 PM. Find our walking schedule below:

Offsite Event