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Patriots of the American Revolution: Their Legacies in Wisconsin Exhibit
Hedberg Public Library will host the Patriots of the American Revolution: Their Legacies in Wisconsin exhibit September 2-30, 2025, in cooperation with the Janesville Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
2025 Summer Library Challenge: Brilliant Success!
HPL’s 2025 Summer Library Challenge, Color Our World, was a brilliant success, thanks to record-breaking participation!
In total, 1,739 participants registe
Refreshed Memory Activity Kits Available
Recently refreshed Memory Activity Kits are available for patron checkout.
A Night at the Library: Opening Band Announced!
The Hedberg Public Library Foundation is amped to announce the addition of LIVE MUSIC to its 16th annual mingle murder mystery fundraiser, A Night at the Library: SLAYED: Secrets, Death
Color Our World: Signs of Summer
The Hedberg Public Library lawn is bursting with Color Our World HPL 2025 Summer Library Challenge pride as the first 43 of the “I completed
Donation Expands HPL Accessibility Resources
Meet Merlin!
Merlin LCD is an enhanced vision, full color, auto-focus video magnifier system for individuals with low vision and is now available for patron use in Hedberg Public Library's Wisconsin Room.
Save the Date: A Night at the Library
The HPL Foundation will host its 16th annual mingle murder mystery fundraiser, A Night at the Library: SLA
Summer Library Challenge Off to Vibrant Start!
Summer is off to a vibrant start at Hedberg Public Library!
Little Free Lab 316
You may have heard of a Little Free Library before, but now we have Little Free Lab 316!
Connect & Learn at HPL Book Fest
We are thrilled to invite you to our fourth annual HPL Book Fest, a celebration of Wisconsin area authors, June 20-21!
With a Little Help from Our Friends...
Who are the Friends of HPL?
The Friends of Hedberg Public Library is a non-profit (501c3) organization that raises money through membership dues, fundraisers and The Ground Floor, a used book and gift shop located in
Speak Up for Libraries
Federal funding that supports public libraries is under threat.
On March 14, 2025, the President signed an executive order which proposes the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary federal age
HPL: An Illustrator's Oasis
Janesville’s Ann Calverley experienced what she calls the “fulfillment of a wish” when in May the children’s book The Carpenter and the Cat, written by Kelly Nelson and illustrated by Ann, was published.
