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Stitch Your Heart Out for Adults

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lab 316 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School, Arts & Crafts, Evening, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, New Adult (Ages 18-30), Senior

February is Embroidery Month! Join us to make a custom stitched craft! No experience necessary!

Open
Registration Required
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SENSEational Storytime

Friday, February 13, 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
young african american boy playing with colorful blocks

Learning Through Play

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Learning Through Play:

Drop in and join your child as they explore, discover, and learn through play. Play is an avenue through which children can express their emotions, build relationships with others,...

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

Hedberg Harmony: Eclectic Red

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Fireplace Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Everyone

Enjoy acoustic music with Caryn and Ed!

chess

Chess Club

Saturday, February 14, 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 until 1 p.m.

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Hedberg Public Library, HPL Express

HPL and HPL Express are closed 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for staff training. Both will reopen at 1:00 p.m. and resume regular hours.

Closing

Voting Setup

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Mondays are Murder Mystery Book Club logo over a background with black fingerprints, one red fingerprint is under a magnifying glass

Mondays Are Murder

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Library Logo that says Hedberg Harmony Live in the Fireplace Room over sheet music

HEDBERG HARMONY: Rock River String Band

Monday, February 16, 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.

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Read-In With Mary

Monday, February 16, 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...

Cartoonist Club Book Club

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Woodruff Room at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
After School, Book Club
Age Group:
Children

This book club will read and discuss The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud, and then learn the basics of making your own comic. Registration is required for each child attending and space is limited.

Upcoming
Registration Required
magic

Monday Night Magic

Monday, February 16, 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.

Voting

All Day
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Babies in the library

Babies In the Library

Wednesday, February 18, 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, February 18, 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, February 18, 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, February 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Offsite at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Title: Radio Free Afghanistan by Saad Mohseni

LOCATION: WCLO 

Offsite Event

Janesville City Council Forum

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Hedberg Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Janesville City Council Forum

Wiggle and Rhyme

Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

Thursday, February 19, 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, February 19, 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.

OFFICE HOURS: Rock County ADRC Elder Benefits Specialist

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4 at Hedberg Public Library
Program Type:
Community Office Hours
Age Group:
Senior

The Elder Benefit Specialist helps Rock County residents aged 60 years or older who are encountering problems with private or government benefit programs such as Medicare, Food Share, Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), SeniorCare