Library News

April is National Poetry Month and we are celebrating for the fourth year with Poetry Pathway: a collaborative project with Hedberg Public Library, Janesville Parks and Recreation, and you the Janesville residents and poets! 

After much consideration, the library has determined the need to make additional service changes to Hoopla effective March 1. 

The changes are as follows:

Do you love to crochet? Do you love to read?

If you answered yes to either of those questions - we need your help!

Welcome to HPL's film and television blog, highlighting staff-recommended movies or television shows. 

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Join us for our new monthly Memory Café, a welcoming and supportive space for individuals living with early-stage Alzheimer's and their caregivers.

WHAT: Reading Menagerie: Meet the Dragons - Winter Reading Challenge

WHEN: January 6 through May 24, 2025

WHO: Readers age 5 to 12 

HPL is looking for exhibit artists for the 2025-2026 season. 

Hedberg Public Library offers 2D and 3D art exhibits throughout the building.

We are looking for local musicians to perform holiday music during the month of December as part of our Hedberg Harmony program.

Dreading the long wait for high-demand bestsellers and DVDs? Stop by our Lucky Day shelf (formerly known as Jackpot) to see what's new and popular.

Screams, smoke, and the peculiar scent of singed bat filled Hedberg Public Library on Saturday, October 19 during the 15^th annual mingle murder mystery, A Night at the Library: Creatures Ball, presented by the

The Back to School Clothing Drive has wrapped up!

At its July meeting, the Hedberg Public Library Executive Board voted to go fines free, effective September 1, 2024! As we work toward this exciting change, you'll find answers to some frequently asked questions below.

On Tuesday, July 16, HPL’s Executive Board approved the motion for the library to go FINES FREE! 

This summer, take time to explore mental health resources at the Hedberg Public Library! 

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