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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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Casual Crafters

Thursday, June 18, 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, June 19, 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

Brown Bag Lunch with Orange Hat Publishing Authors

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Fest, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

A panel of authors share their publishing journey with Orange Hat Publishing. 

Upcoming
Registration Required

Creating a Stand Out First Chapter

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Fest, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Presented by Sarah J. Mendonca

Upcoming
Registration Required

Writing Characters: Show, Don’t Tell

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Fest, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Presented by Mary Ann Noe

Open
Registration Required

Poetry as a Coping Tool

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Fireplace Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Fest, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Presented by Kelsey Bigelow 

Open
Registration Required

Book Fest Reception

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Fest, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Cost: Free

Open
Registration Required

Querying Your Novel

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Lab 316 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Fest, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Presented by B. F. Peterson 

Open
Registration Required

Special Guest - Ann Garvin

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Fest, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required

Brown Bag Lunch with Wisconsin Writers Association

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Fest, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Wisconsin Writers Association members will discuss:

  • History of the Press
  • Books published/on the docket for publication through 2027
  • The focus of WWA Press
  • The process for submission/selection
Open
Registration Required
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.

University of Wisconsin Press

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Fest, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Presented by Dennis Lloyd, Director University of Wisconsin Press

This workshop will review University of Wisconsin Press's publishing process and requirements.

Open
Registration Required