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Hedberg Public Library, HPL Express

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

Closing
Branches:
Hedberg Public Library, HPL Express
Description:

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

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.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Fireplace Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

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

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Watercolor & Acrylic by Ronda Dorn

FIREPLACE ROOM

Model Train Display by WIS-ILL Modular Model Train Group

DISPLAY CASE

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

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
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration is required. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.

Breastfeeding Village

Breastfeeding Village: Education and Community for New Moms

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Hosted by Rock County Nutrition Health Associates (WIC) and The Rock County Breastfeeding Collective

Cancelled
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Hosted by Rock County Nutrition Health Associates (WIC) and The Rock County Breastfeeding Collective

HPL Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Woodruff Room
Program Type: Other
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.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

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

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Senior
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Recommended

Space is limited, so registration is recommended. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.

laughing infant sitting in mother's lap on a colorful blanket

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.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

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
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

LOCATION: Edgerton Public Library 

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
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Program Type: Evening, Health & Wellness

Disclaimer(s)

Athletic Risk

 Participate at your own risk and let the instructor know of any injuries or modifications before the program.

Must Be 12 or Older

This program is specifically geared toward teens and adults. Must be twelve years or older to attend.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

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.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

boys and girls jumping and dancing around

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.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Tween Team logo

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
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration is required. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.

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
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Lab 316
Age Group: Teens, Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Program Type: After School, Arts & Crafts, Evening, Workshop

Disclaimer(s)

Must Be 12 or Older

This program is specifically geared toward teens and adults. Must be twelve years or older to attend.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Reading on the Rock Contemporary Fiction Book Club logo over a stylized photo of the tops of trees

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. 

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Woodruff Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

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
Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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 with sensory processing challenges or other developmental challenges, but all are welcome. A visual schedule, fidgets, and more will be provided. 

 

Pictures of Miss Mariah and Mis

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

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.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

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.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Woodruff Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Memory Cafe logo

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.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Senior
Program Type: Senior
Event Details:

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...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: After School

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 Comfort Dog.  Take turns reading aloud if you'd like!  Mary loves company and stories.

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

little girl holding a colorful drum

Music & Movement

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Evening, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Children
Music and Movement:

Join us for this lively, interactive program aimed at increasing language, social, problem-solving, fine/gross motor skills, and self-confidence through music-based activities. We’...

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Evening, Storytime, Other

Music and Movement

Join us for this lively, interactive program aimed at increasing language, social, problem-solving, fine/gross motor skills, and self-confidence through music-based activities. We’ll play with the parachute, beanbags, rhythm instruments, and more as we build early literacy skills and make new friends! Perfect for preschoolers and their families.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required

Herps of Popular Movies!

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Presenter
Age Group:
Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior

Join Specialty Serpents as they share their expertise with us.  There is no doubt that amphibians and reptiles play significant cultural and even sometimes religious roles base on what our present attitudes and perceptions of them are.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior
Program Type: Presenter
Event Details:

Join Specialty Serpents as they share their expertise with us.  There is no doubt that amphibians and reptiles play significant cultural and even sometimes religious roles base on what our present attitudes and perceptions of them are.

Babies in the library

Babies In the Library

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

Library Branch: Hedberg Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

No Registration Required

No Registration Required