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Art & Case Exhibits

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Gallery at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages

FIREPLACE ROOM

Acrylics by Deb Schwarzhuber

 

RIVER WALL

Digital by Kyla Kluge

Green paved patch with quill pen

Poetry Pathway

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Evening, Morning, Exhibit, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior

April is National Poetry Month and we are celebrating for the fifth year with Poetry Pathway: a collaborative project with Hedberg Public Library, Janesville Parks and Recreation, and you the Janesville residents and poets! 

Virtual Event
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Read-In With Mary

Monday, April 27, 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...

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Dungeons & Dragons for adults

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30)

Join us for an exciting adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons!

Open
Registration Required
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Babies in the Library

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

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Technology Help Office Hours

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 1 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Senior

You must contact Tyler to be registered or placed on the waitlist

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Babies in the Library

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

Teen sitting against a wall with green backpack.

Project 16:49: Youth Panel on Homelessness

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Presenter
Age Group:
Adults

Youth with lived experience share their perspectives and insights to give attendees a greater understanding of youth homelessness.

*Every year in Rock County, approximately 1,200 students are identified as homeless.

Wiggle and Rhyme

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Wiggle and Rhyme:

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, ...

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Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Wiggle and Rhyme:

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, ...

Black dragon emerging from orange egg

How to Paint Your Dragon

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Attention Reading Menagerie* apprentices, rookies, trainers & masters, and dragon lovers: register today to adopt, paint & name your very own 3D printed dragon egg & tiny baby dragon.

Open
Registration Required

Art & Case Exhibits: Artist Sneak Peek

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Gallery at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages

Mixed Media by the 2026 - 2027 Art Season Artists

GALLERY, FIREPLACE ROOM, RIVER WALL, & DISPLAY CASE

SENSEational Storytime

Friday, May 1, 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
Headsphones around book next to yellow boots

These Books are Made for Walkin': Audiobook Walking Club

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Evening, 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

These Books are Made for Walkin': Audiobook Walking Club

Friday, May 1, 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
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Rise of the Readers: A Star Wars Celebration

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

This IS the celebration you’re looking for! Join us for a morning of all-things Star Wars.

chess

Chess Club

Saturday, May 2, 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.

OFFICE HOURS: Society's Assets

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Community Office Hours
Age Group:
Adults, Senior

Society's Assets is a local nonprofit that, since 1974, provides independent living services supporting individuals of any age with any disability who live in Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Rock, and Jeffers

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

Read-In With Mary

Monday, May 4, 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...

Tween Team colorful logo

Tween Team- Puzzling Puzzles

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School
Age Group:
Children

Riddles, puzzles, clues, challenges, and games, oh my! Give your brains a workout with fun, Mr. Lemoncello style head-scratchers at this zany Tween Team. 

Open
Registration Required
magic

Monday Night Magic

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lab 316 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Evening, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

We invite you to experience the captivating world of Magic: The Gathering, whether you're a skilled player or a curious newcomer.

QPR Suicide Prevention Training

QPR: Suicide Prevention Training for everyone

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior

QPR training (Question, Persuade, Refer) are three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.

Open
Registration Required