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Model Railroad Display

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
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Chess Club

Saturday, January 17, 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

All Day
Hedberg Public Library, HPL Express

All branches are closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day. 

Closing
Library Logo that says Hedberg Harmony Live in the Fireplace Room over sheet music

HEDBERG HARMONY: Rock River String Band

Monday, January 19, 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.

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

Calling all Junior LEGO Builders!

01/20/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/26/2026 @ 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children

Calling all junior LEGO builders age 5-12! Submit your LEGO masterpiece to be on display at the library. Projects will be on display March 2-26, including the well-attended LEGO Showcase on March 7!

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Babies in the library

Babies In the Library

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

Technology Help Office Hours

Wednesday, January 21, 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, January 21, 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.

Non Fiction Knows No Bounds Book Club logo over artfully arranged background of the tops of book spines

Non-Fiction Knows No Bounds Book Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Title: The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe

LOCATION: Edgerton Public Library 

Offsite Event

Sound Bath and Meditation

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Evening, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Wiggle and Rhyme

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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.

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Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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.

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Tween Team: Cardboard Construction

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School, Other
Age Group:
Children

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

Use our Makedo Cardboard Construction Toolkit to create cool cardboard creations for use in the Children's Room.

Upcoming
Registration Required
crafting

Casual Crafters

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lab 316 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School, Arts & Crafts, Evening, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
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Reading on the Rock

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Come to one or all of the discussions! This month we will be discussing Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. 

smiling toddler holding a colorful fidget

SENSEational Storytime

Friday, January 23, 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

No School Movie- ELEMENTAL (2023)

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children

Kick back on your day off from school with a movie on a big screen at the library! Children under 8 will need to be accompanied by a grown up or caregiver. Come for the whole thing, or pop in for your favorite part.

chess

Chess Club

Saturday, January 24, 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.

OFFICE HOURS: Society's Assets

Monday, January 26, 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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Memory Café: Paint and Sip

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Senior
Age Group:
Senior

Join us for a morning of painting and enjoy a mocktail as you create your own artwork on canvas.  Each person will receive an 8X10 canvas to paint and learn creative painting tips from Nikki Bennett from Emunah Designs.

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

Read-In With Mary

Monday, January 26, 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...