1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Hedrick Public Library has started 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! It is a free, self-paced program that encourages parents and guardians to reach a goal of reading 1,000 books to their children before they enter kindergarten. Rereading the same books counts towards the goal as well!

Every 100 books you and your children read together, you can come into the library and get a prize, which can include fun stickers, bookmarks, fidgets, or a free children’s book! If you’re interested, you can come in and grab a reading log sheet!

Library Card

Residents of the towns of Hedrick and Martinsburg, as well as other Keokuk County Residents, and those of northern Wapello County, are eligible for a library card without charge.

Children under the age of 14 must have their registration cards signed by a parent or guardian.

To get a new library card, bring your ID to the front desk and the librarian will assist you. Parents need to provide their ID for their children.

If you would like to be able to use our ebook services, please make your request known when registering for a library card. You can request to be added in for ebook services at a later date, if you wish.

The use of the library or its services may be denied for due cause such as destruction of library property, failure to return materials or pay fines, disturbance of other patrons, or any other objectionable conduct on the library premises.

For more information, see the links below.