The Hedberg Public Library is offering a variety of free programs the last week of June and first week of July. Visit for more details or follow the library’s Facebook page.
Hedberg Public Library, 316 S. Main St., is open Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. HPL Express, located inside Uptown Janesville at 2500 Milton Ave., is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both locations will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
EXHIBITS
Art & Case: Mixed Media by Janesville Senior Center
ALL AGES
Summer Library Challenge: Color Our World runs through Friday, August 8, all ages are invited to register and record their summer reading and activities for an opportunity to win prizes all summer long and a free book at completion.
JSOL Summer Storywalk: Robert O. Cook Memorial Arboretum, 3570 County Road A, Janesville. Presented in partnership with City of Janesville Recreation Division and the School District of Janesville Summer title: “You Are Part of the Wonder,†by Ruth Doyle, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup.
Friends of HPL Used Book Sale: All ages. Friday and Saturday, June 27-28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Program Room. $6 bag sale all day Saturday. All proceeds support library programs and services. No registration necessary.
Woodcarving Demo. Saturday, July 5, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Atrium. Visit with members of the Rock River Valley Woodcarvers and learn the skills of their craft. No registration is necessary.
KIDS
Pajama Storytime: Mondays at 6 p.m., June 9- August 4. Program Room. Bedtime stories, interactive rhymes, songs, and more. No registration necessary.
Babies in the Library: Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., June 11-August 6. Program Room. Rymes, songs, and simple books. No registration necessary.
Wiggle & Rhyme: Thursdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., June 12-August 7. Program Room. Interactive storytime featuring books, songs, action rhymes, puppets and more.
StoryWalk: Hedberg Public Library has two community StoryWalks, a walking route that includes an illustrated childrenÃÛèÖÊÓƵ book, taken apart and displayed page by page. At Rotary Botanical Gardens, the featured title is “MortimerÃÛèÖÊÓƵ First Garden,†by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Dan Andreasenn. At Robert O. Cook Memorial Arboretum, in partnership with the City of Janesville Parks & Recreation Division and the School District of Janesville, the featured title is “You Are Part of the Wonder,†by Ruth Doyle and illustrated by Britta Teckentrup.
Free lunch: Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 9-August 13, the School District of Janesville and the U.S. Department of Agriculture will offer children 18 years and younger free lunch in HPLÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Library Park. Lunch may not be taken to go. Adults 19+ may purchase lunch for a small fee. There will be no lunch on Friday, July 4.
Tween Team Dare to Draw: Mondays, 2-3:30 p.m., Program Room. A club for ages 9-12. Games, projects, snacks. Registration required. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6585.
Read-in with Mary: Ages 5-11. Mondays, 3:30-5 p.m. ChildrenÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Room. Bring or choose your own reading material for silent reading with Mary the Comfort Dog. No registration necessary.
Tuesday Fun Free Movie: For kids and families. Tuesday, July 1, 2 p.m. Program Room. “Dog Man.†Join us for a showing of the movie adaptation of Dav PilkeyÃÛèÖÊÓƵ hit graphic novel series Dog Man. No registration necessary.
BOOK CLUBS
Wellness Book Club: For teens and adults. Monday, July 7, 6:30 p.m. Fireplace Room. Explore topics from science and spirituality to health and habits, and everything in between. JulyÃÛèÖÊÓƵ book is The Sleep Solution by W. Chris Winter MD. No registration necessary. Next title: August 11, “I Didn’t Do the Thing Today,†by Madeline Dore
TEENS AND ADULTS
Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Tuesday, July 1, 3:30-6:30 p.m., . Woodruff Room. Defeat monsters, explore characters, and make new friends! Sessions vary. See website for details. Registration is required. Register online, at the library, or call 608-758-6600.
Chair Yoga: For teens and adults. Wednesday, July 2, 6 p.m. Program. Join us for a gentle yoga class perfect for anyone with mobility or balance challenges, or for those who work while seated. Chair provided. Bring any other props you like to use for yoga. No registration necessary.
Monday Night Magic: For teens and adults. Monday, July 7, 5-7 p.m. Lab 316. Experience the captivating world of “Magic: The Gathering,†whether you’re a skilled player or a curious newcomer. No registration necessary.
Chess Club: Saturday, July 5, 1-3 p.m. Woodruff. Room. With chess Life Master and former Wisconsin State Champion, Peter Webster. No registration necessary.
100 One-Liners to Live By: For adults. Tuesday, July 1, 6 p.m. Program Room. Celebrate International Joke Day and honor Janesville humorist Mary McBride. MaryÃÛèÖÊÓƵ son, Bill McBride, will tell the story of how Mary began writing jokes for Phyllis Diller, as well as MaryÃÛèÖÊÓƵ adventures as a bestselling author. No registration necessary.
COMMUNITY OFFICE HOURS
Project 16:49: Tuesday, July 1, 2-5 p.m. Study Room 5. Project 16:49 is a local non-profit serving Rock CountyÃÛèÖÊÓƵ unaccompanied homeless youth, ages 14-21.
Community Action, Inc.: Wednesdays, July 2, 3-5 p.m.. Study Room 4. Community Action, Inc. (CAI) is a not-for-profit organization offering programs to fight poverty in Rock and Walworth counties.
SocietyÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Assets: Mondays, July 7-28, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Study Room 4. SocietyÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Assets provides independent living services for individuals of any age with any disability who live in Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Rock, and Jefferson counties.
Technology Help Office Hours: F or adults. Wednesday, July 2, at 10 and 11 a.m.. Study Room 1. Sign up for a 45-minute tech help appointment with Tyler, HPLÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Innovation Librarian. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is recommended. Call 608-758-5833 to make your appointment.
