Library News

“Flying Saucer? No, Sir, It’s New ‘Futuro’ Home!”

Every day, hundreds of people across Wisconsin turn to 211 for information and support for a variety of complex issues like utility assistance, housing, food, elder care, crisis intervention, alcohol and other drug recovery and much more.&nbs

The recent tornado in southern Janesville and the Surrey Ridge Apartment fire have left many Janesville residents in need of emergency housing services. HPL has compiled a few resources affected residents can consult.

Hedberg Public Library Director Eric Robinson stopped by the set of Park Place Views this past month for an episode talking all things HPL with host Amanda Gilbert, City of Janesville's Communications Specialist.

Our 3D printer is BACK! After a short hiatus, we are now accepting print requests.

Ready to print? Fill out our online form and upload your file.

July's art exhibits feature the artwork of Alice Blue and Margery Wakefield.

Their pieces include paintings done in oils, acrylics, mixed media and jewelry.

The City of Janesville, in partnership with Rock County Emergency Management and the American Red Cross of Southwest Wisconsin, will will provide an all-encompassing hub for community members to access disaster-related relief services and informat

This month is our Artist Sneak Peek where you will get to see a sampling of the artwork by the artists who will have their exhibits from July 2024 through May 2025.

What’s Your Story?

As someone who has dedicated the majority of her life to story – whether as a teen storyteller, clerk/shelver, writer, or library associate – I honestly believe that every person has a unique story to share with

In June 2000 President Bill Clinton officially designated June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month, which was later renamed to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month by President Barack Obama in 2009.

The Community of a Book Club without the Homework!

We are giving our old Pages & Positivi-Tea online book club a makeover and it will now be held in person!

The Hedberg Public Library is excited to announce a new addition to the Library of Things Collection!

Staff at Hedberg Public Library gathered together Tuesday morning, May 14, to welcome their new director on his first day in the office.

Attention Master Builders: The Children's Room now has a LEGO Wall ready and waiting for your creative building! The wall was made possible by the Friends of Hedberg Public Library and is intended for school-age builders. (Thank you, Friends!)

For the month of May, we have three exhibits featured throughout the library.