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An Evening with Claire Swinarski

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wisconsin author Claire Swinarski joins us to talk about her writing life and her 2024 novel, The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County. She will discuss the writing and publication of the book, the history of community cookbooks, and the

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Pinhole Camera Obscuras

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that you can make a camera out of a toilet paper roll? 

Learn how here!

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Silly Songs with David Landau

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Within Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
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David Landau, the King of Kids Music and the Madison Area Music Association's 2022 Children's Performer of the Year, is coming to the Library! 

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Magician Zack Percell

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children

A full hour of visual magic, comedy and child friendly mentalism that promotes reading and the benefits of learning!

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Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

A full hour of visual magic, comedy and child friendly mentalism that promotes reading and the benefits of learning!

Disclaimer(s)

Hartland Public Library is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-367-3350 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

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Storytime

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Storytime:

Come on in for a morning of stories, rhymes, and activities! No registration required. Recommended for ages 1-6.

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Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

Come on in for a morning of stories, rhymes, and activities! No registration required. Recommended for ages 1-6.

Disclaimer(s)

Hartland Public Library is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-367-3350 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Caregivers are encouraged to attend programming with their participating children.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

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Writing Prompts Extravaganza

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Have some fun with drawing and writing with a variety of activities to amuse and inspire! Draw with your eyes closed, make crazy exaggerated stories, and more.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have some fun with drawing and writing with a variety of activities to amuse and inspire! Draw with your eyes closed, make crazy exaggerated stories, and more.

Beginner's Spanish Program for Kids

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Join us and discover the joy of learning Spanish through stories, music, and activities. Registration encouraged. Recommended ages 5-8.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and discover the joy of learning Spanish through stories, music, and activities. Registration encouraged. Recommended ages 5-8.

A shiny metal humanoid robot with glowing yellow eyes sits at the foot of a pine tree in the forest. The robot is holding a baby goose in one hand and looking at it, while a red fox sits on the robot's leg and looks at it too.

Family Movie Matinee--The Wild Robot

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

How's a stranded robot supposed to stay functioning out in the middle of the wilderness? With the help some new animal friends!

Rated PG.

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Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

How's a stranded robot supposed to stay functioning out in the middle of the wilderness? With the help some new animal friends!

Rated PG.

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Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Storytime:

Come on in for a morning of stories, rhymes, and activities! No registration required. Recommended for ages 1-6.

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Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

Come on in for a morning of stories, rhymes, and activities! No registration required. Recommended for ages 1-6.

Disclaimer(s)

Hartland Public Library is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-367-3350 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Caregivers are encouraged to attend programming with their participating children.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

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Do Art! Kids Workshop

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Within Library at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Travelling art performers Chet and Jerry are coming to show your kids how to Do Art! 

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Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Within Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Event Details:

Travelling art performers Chet and Jerry are coming to show your kids how to Do Art! 

Disclaimer(s)

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

Beginner's Spanish Program for Kids

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Join us and discover the joy of learning Spanish through stories, music, and activities. Registration encouraged. Recommended ages 5-8.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and discover the joy of learning Spanish through stories, music, and activities. Registration encouraged. Recommended ages 5-8.

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Storytime

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Storytime:

Come on in for a morning of stories, rhymes, and activities! No registration required. Recommended for ages 1-6.

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Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

Come on in for a morning of stories, rhymes, and activities! No registration required. Recommended for ages 1-6.

Disclaimer(s)

Hartland Public Library is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-367-3350 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Caregivers are encouraged to attend programming with their participating children.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

Beginner's Spanish Program for Kids

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Join us and discover the joy of learning Spanish through stories, music, and activities. Registration encouraged. Recommended ages 5-8.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and discover the joy of learning Spanish through stories, music, and activities. Registration encouraged. Recommended ages 5-8.

Minecraft Craft!

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Want a Minecraft-style pixel portrait? A locker decoration? A keychain? Come and make a variety of Minecraft-themed do-dads here at the Library! 

Featuring guest art educator Addie, aka A Little Bit Sketchy.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want a Minecraft-style pixel portrait? A locker decoration? A keychain? Come and make a variety of Minecraft-themed do-dads here at the Library! 

Featuring guest art educator Addie, aka A Little Bit Sketchy.

Disclaimer(s)

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

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Storytime

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Storytime:

Come on in for a morning of stories, rhymes, and activities! No registration required. Recommended for ages 1-6.

View Details
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

Come on in for a morning of stories, rhymes, and activities! No registration required. Recommended for ages 1-6.

Disclaimer(s)

Hartland Public Library is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-367-3350 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Caregivers are encouraged to attend programming with their participating children.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

Nailed It!

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Ages 10-17

Do you love the Netflix show “Nailed It!”? We want to test your decorating skills and see if you can recreate edible masterpieces! Registration is required and opens on July 1.

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Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food, Music, Games & Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 10-17

Do you love the Netflix show “Nailed It!”? We want to test your decorating skills and see if you can recreate edible masterpieces! Registration is required and opens on July 1.

Disclaimer(s)

Hartland Public Library is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-367-3350 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

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Science Heroes

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Learn about real-life science heroes who use STEM to add splashes of color to our world – from lighting designers to pyrotechnicians! Then we’ll get hands-on with some of our favorite experiments to help you discover your science power!

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Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Activities, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Learn about real-life science heroes who use STEM to add splashes of color to our world – from lighting designers to pyrotechnicians! Then we’ll get hands-on with some of our favorite experiments to help you discover your science power!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers are encouraged to attend programming with their participating children.

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

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Storytime

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Storytime:

Come on in for a morning of stories, rhymes, and activities! No registration required. Recommended for ages 1-6.

View Details
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

Come on in for a morning of stories, rhymes, and activities! No registration required. Recommended for ages 1-6.

Disclaimer(s)

Hartland Public Library is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-367-3350 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Caregivers are encouraged to attend programming with their participating children.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

A small vial of blue liquid with bubbles suspended inside. The top of the vial has a ring with a green string ran through it, for it to be worn as a necklace.

Rheoscopic Fluid Art Bottles

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Make yourself a color-changing bottle of liquid magic!

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make yourself a color-changing bottle of liquid magic!

Disclaimer(s)

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

Beginner's Spanish Program for Kids

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Join us and discover the joy of learning Spanish through stories, music, and activities. Registration encouraged. Recommended ages 5-8.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and discover the joy of learning Spanish through stories, music, and activities. Registration encouraged. Recommended ages 5-8.

Tie Dye Party

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Within Library at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

All ages welcome

It’s our unofficial end to summer reading, so let’s have some fun! Bring a shirt, we’ll provide the rest! No towels allowed. No registration required.

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Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Within Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

All ages welcome

It’s our unofficial end to summer reading, so let’s have some fun! Bring a shirt, we’ll provide the rest! No towels allowed. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Hartland Public Library is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-367-3350 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

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Storytime

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Storytime:

Come on in for a morning of stories, rhymes, and activities! No registration required. Recommended for ages 1-6.

View Details
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

Come on in for a morning of stories, rhymes, and activities! No registration required. Recommended for ages 1-6.

Disclaimer(s)

Hartland Public Library is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-367-3350 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Caregivers are encouraged to attend programming with their participating children.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

Beginner's Spanish Program for Kids

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Join us and discover the joy of learning Spanish through stories, music, and activities. Registration encouraged. Recommended ages 5-8.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and discover the joy of learning Spanish through stories, music, and activities. Registration encouraged. Recommended ages 5-8.

Beginner's Spanish Program for Kids

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Join us and discover the joy of learning Spanish through stories, music, and activities. Registration encouraged. Recommended ages 5-8.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and discover the joy of learning Spanish through stories, music, and activities. Registration encouraged. Recommended ages 5-8.

Beginner's Spanish Program for Kids

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Join us and discover the joy of learning Spanish through stories, music, and activities. Registration encouraged. Recommended ages 5-8.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and discover the joy of learning Spanish through stories, music, and activities. Registration encouraged. Recommended ages 5-8.

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BINGO Night

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Calling all BINGO players! Join us for a night full of fun, prizes, and playing the classic game of BINGO! No registration required. All ages are welcome, caregivers are encouraged to attend with their participating children.

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Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Calling all BINGO players! Join us for a night full of fun, prizes, and playing the classic game of BINGO! No registration required. All ages are welcome, caregivers are encouraged to attend with their participating children.

Disclaimer(s)

Hartland Public Library is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility within our means. Please call 262-367-3350 prior to any event with any disability-related accommodation requests.

Caregivers are encouraged to attend programming with their participating children.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Staff often take photos or videos during Library classes, programs, and events. The Library may use these photos/videos for publicity in print, on social media, and on our website. If you do not want a photo/video of yourself or your child taken, please inform the person in charge immediately prior to the event taking place.

STEM Lab

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Tweens

Join us for night of activities and experiments exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math at STEM Lab. Recommended ages 8-14. Registration preferred.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for night of activities and experiments exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math at STEM Lab. Recommended ages 8-14. Registration preferred.