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The Criterion Collection at HPL
Welcome to HPL's film and television blog, highlighting staff-recommended movies or television shows.
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Ink is the Theme for February's Self-Taught Artists
February art exhibits at Hedberg Public Library include alcohol ink paintings on glass and acrylic ink and pint on canvas. Both artists use deep, rich colors to craft their beautiful pieces.
New Group Offers Community
Join us for our new monthly Memory Café, a welcoming and supportive space for individuals living with early-stage Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
Book Fest 2025 to Feature Author Maggie Ginsberg
Hedberg Public Library is pleased to announce award-winning Wisconsin author Maggie Ginsberg will serve as the keynote author at HPL Book Fest 2025 on Saturday, June 21.
January Is Train Month at HPL
The art exhibits for January contribute to the celebration of trains and include oil paintings and photos. The artists include a retired railroad operations worker and a lifelong train enthusiast.
NEW Winter Reading Challenge!
WHAT: Reading Menagerie: Meet the Dragons - Winter Reading Challenge
WHEN: January 6 through May 24, 2025
WHO: Readers age 5 to 12
Happy Birthday, Jamila and Spotty!
STAFF CONTRIBUTOR:
Julie Westby, Youth Services Librarian
A Second Home(school) for Janesville Families
By: Jamie Swenson, HPL Youth Services Associate
One of my favorite moments from 2024 was challenging our Homeschool Idea Lab kids to complete the Pringles Ring Engineering Challenge. That’s right.
New Sensory-Friendly Storytime!
SENSEational Storytime Begins in January
Mariah Smitala, HPL’s Youth Services Librarian, began the process of adding a sensory-friendly storytime to the Hedberg Public Library calendar in 2019.
Exhibit Your Art at Your Library
HPL is looking for exhibit artists for the 2025-2026 season.
Hedberg Public Library offers 2D and 3D art exhibits throughout the building.
Your Greatest Project is Yourself... Join our Wellness Book Club!
Your greatest project is yourself.
Find resources and community in your pursuit of your highest self with our Wellness Book Club!
HPL Offers Birdside, er, CURBside Pickup
Did you know that your library offers curbside materials pickup? These turkeys did! Whether you are on-the-go or unable to enter the library (sorry, no turkeys allowed!), library staff can bring the books to you!
Exhibits Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Connection to Natural World
November's art exhibits, which include oil pastels, oil paintings, and photography are a celebration of Native American Heritage Month and our connection to the natural world.