Not everyone is Heterosexual or fits into the either male or female (binary) categories. Gender can be expressed on a continuum. Join us on February 19th from 6-pm in the Hedberg Library Program room to learn more about non-binary, gender fluid, bisexual, pan sexual and asexual identities. This presentation is appropriate for teens and adults. No ... Read more
Join us on the last Tuesday of each month for Prevention in the Park. Visit our Facebook page to see details for each month's event times, locations and activities.
BROKEN PLACES explores why some children are severely damaged by early adversity while others are able to thrive. By revisiting some of the abused and neglected children we profiled decades ago, we’re able to dramatically illustrate how early trauma shaped their lives as adults. BROKEN PLACES interweaves these longitudinal narratives with commentary from a few ... Read more
Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the documentary Resilience reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time, and early death.
The documentary Paper Tigers explores how trauma-informed care can transform a high school. Set within and around the campus of Lincoln Alternative High School in the rural community of Walla Walla, Washington, Paper Tigers asks the following questions: What does it mean to be a trauma-informed school? And how do you educate teens whose childhood ... Read more
Exploring the relationship between faith and LGBTQ+ issues can lead to a new understanding of religious beliefs and deeper commitment to the church family. Reverend Tanya Sadagopan will discuss how LGBQ+ and religion the church can be an open and affirming place that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights. Join us on March 18th from 6-8pm in ... Read more
With the closing of the Culver's lobby sales due to COVID-19, Scoopie Night has been canceled as well. Don't worry - when the lobby opens for business we will work with them to schedule another!
Janesville Mobilizing 4 Change
c/o Hedberg Public Library
316 S. Main St.
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 741-2105
