The Janesville Room is a public resource for people interested in the history of the city of Janesville and Rock County. Its main purpose is to document Janesville and Rock County history with selected materials. It is located in the Information Services Department past the Internet computers and may be accessed during all library hours. For assistance contact Information Services. Phone (608) 758-6600 or e-mail us.

The Janesville Room contains:

• City directories
• Local authors' works
• Local government reports, budgets, etc.
• Local histories
• Local pamphlets & newsclippings
• Local maps & atlases
• Specialized resources
• Yearbooks

• Local History Database

Hedberg Public Library Makes National News
It's no secret that many national news correspondents were drawn to Janesville during the 2012 Presidential race. But one reporter was so impressed with the resources and staff at our library that he decided to run a story about it!

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