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Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, July 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, ...

boys and girls jumping and dancing around

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, July 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, ...

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Technology Help Office Hours at HPL Express

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
HPL Express
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Senior

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

Drama Boot Camp

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Children

Calling at theatre enthusiasts and brave goofballs! Ever wonder if you'd like performing on stage? Join us for Drama Boot Camp.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Copy of Casual Crafters

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lab 316 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School, Arts & Crafts, Evening, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior

SENSEational Storytime

Friday, July 31, 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

Last Day of Summer Lunch

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lunch Site at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Library Challenge
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Come to library park to enjoy a free lunch provided by the School District of Janesville.  Anyone 18 or under is eligible to get a free, nutritious sack lunch.  Lunch must be eaten in library park and cannot be taken to go.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Evening, Summer Library Challenge, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Your stuffie is invited to sleep over at the library! Drop them off and enjoy a bedtime storytime and activities. After they are tucked in, you can leave them for a night of fun at the library.

Open
Registration Required

Summer Library Challenge Prize Book Pick-Up Begins

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

Summer Library Challenge participants of all ages can stop at the library's Summer Desk to pick up a free book.  The last day to pick up your free book is Friday, August 21.

Art & Case Exhibits

All Day 8/1 - 8/31
Gallery at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages

FIREPLACE ROOM

Acrylics by Brendan Gaughan

 

RIVER WALL

Mixed Media by Caitlyn Dickman

 

Antiques Appraisal - Session 1

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Appraisals conducted by Mark Moran, former senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, WI and guest expert on the PBS's, Antiques Roadshow, for 9 seasons.

Spectators welcome.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Antiques Appraisal - Session 2

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Appraisals conducted by Mark Moran, former senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, WI and guest expert on the PBS's, Antiques Roadshow, for 9 seasons.

Spectators welcome. 

Upcoming
Registration Required

Antiques Appraisal - Session 3

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Appraisals conducted by Mark Moran, former senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, WI and guest expert on the PBS's, Antiques Roadshow, for 9 seasons.

Spectators welcome. 

Upcoming
Registration Required

Antiques Appraisal - Session 4

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Appraisals conducted by Mark Moran, former senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, WI and guest expert on the PBS's, Antiques Roadshow, for 9 seasons.

Spectators welcome. 

Upcoming
Registration Required

Antiques Appraisal - Session 5

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Appraisals conducted by Mark Moran, former senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, WI and guest expert on the PBS's, Antiques Roadshow, for 9 seasons.

Spectators welcome. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Chess Club

Saturday, August 1, 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.

Antiques Appraisal - Session 6

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Appraisals conducted by Mark Moran, former senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, WI and guest expert on the PBS's, Antiques Roadshow, for 9 seasons.

Spectators welcome.

Upcoming
Registration Required

OFFICE HOURS: Society's Assets

Monday, August 3, 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

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Read-In With Mary

Monday, August 3, 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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Monday Night Magic

Monday, August 3, 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.

Pajama Storytime

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Pajama Storytime:

It's pajama time! Join us for a lively mixture of bedtime stories, interactive rhymes, songs, and more. Pajamas welcome! This is the perfect way to get those wiggles out before bed...