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Dean Robbins at the Hartland Public Library

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Dean Robbins discusses his essay collection Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and Me, offering a unique perspective on legendary figures with often surprising connections to the state, including Jackie Robinson

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dean Robbins discusses his essay collection Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and Me, offering a unique perspective on legendary figures with often surprising connections to the state, including Jackie Robinson

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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Wordsmith Workshop

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Group

Family Craft Night: Dragon Terrariums

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Make your own fantasy inspired dragon terrarium to display at home! Registration required. Recommended ages: 5+

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

Make your own fantasy inspired dragon terrarium to display at home! Registration required. Recommended ages: 5+

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Indoor Field Day

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Winter blues got you down? Come warm up with us for a classic field day! We’ll play some lawn games and enjoy some fun inside. 

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

Winter blues got you down? Come warm up with us for a classic field day! We’ll play some lawn games and enjoy some fun inside. 

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.

Readers Rendezvous

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

Action, adventure, mystery, and a little romance—we’ll read them all in Readers Rendezvous! We read one book each month and meet at Birch and Banyan on the first Monday of the month at 11 am to discuss it.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

Action, adventure, mystery, and a little romance—we’ll read them all in Readers Rendezvous! We read one book each month and meet at Birch and Banyan on the first Monday of the month at 11 am to discuss it.

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"What's the Rush?" Screening and Discussion

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Hosted by the Waukesha County Green Team

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hosted by the Waukesha County Green Team

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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Paint Your Pet

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to make a pop art image of your pet! Registration is required.

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

Learn how to make a pop art image of your pet! Registration is 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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Paws for Reading

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Certified Therapy dog, Frankie will be visiting the library once a month for 20 minute one-on-one reading sessions.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Certified Therapy dog, Frankie will be visiting the library once a month for 20 minute one-on-one reading sessions.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Public Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Public Meeting

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.

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Bingo Hour

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Adults, join us for mingling and bingo! Bring a friend and join us for a morning game of bingo. 

No registration required.

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

Adults, join us for mingling and bingo! Bring a friend and join us for a morning game of bingo. 

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.

colorful veggies

Tuesday Tastes: Canning and Preserves

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Adults
Tuesday Tastes:

Join us for a monthly cooking club focusing on beginner to intermediate recipes. Registration is required and opens on the first of the month.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Registration Required

Join us for a monthly cooking club focusing on beginner to intermediate recipes. Registration is required and opens on the first of the month.

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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Heart Disease and Stroke

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults

Presented by Waukesha County Public Health

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Presented by Waukesha County Public Health

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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Common Threads

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Calling all knitters, crochet hookers, embroiderers, scrapbookers, leather stampers and any handheld crafters: Join us for an open crafting session at the Library!

Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all knitters, crochet hookers, embroiderers, scrapbookers, leather stampers and any handheld crafters: Join us for an open crafting session at the Library!

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Shelf Indulgence Book Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults
Shelf Indulgence Book Club:

If you enjoy reading a diverse mix of literary fiction and nonfiction, then this book club is for you! We read one book each month and meet on the third Thursday at 11 am or the fo...

Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group

If you enjoy reading a diverse mix of literary fiction and nonfiction, then this book club is for you! We read one book each month and meet on the third Thursday at 11 am or the fourth Tuesday at 6 pm to discuss it.

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.

Doodles and stars

Books and Bagels

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

It’s like a book club, without the assigned reading! Come chat with us all about a different genre each month. We’ll provide some examples and anecdotes about the genre, and then we’ll all discuss our favorites.

Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

It’s like a book club, without the assigned reading! Come chat with us all about a different genre each month. We’ll provide some examples and anecdotes about the genre, and then we’ll all discuss our favorites.

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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After-Hours Karaoke

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

If you’ve ever dreamed of singing at the top of your lungs in a library, now’s your chance! Sign up for a special after-hours program where we’ll have fun with friends and rock out with all our favorite songs. Registration is required. 

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

If you’ve ever dreamed of singing at the top of your lungs in a library, now’s your chance! Sign up for a special after-hours program where we’ll have fun with friends and rock out with all our favorite songs. Registration is 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.

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.

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults
Shelf Indulgence Book Club:

If you enjoy reading a diverse mix of literary fiction and nonfiction, then this book club is for you! We read one book each month and meet on the third Thursday at 11 am or the fo...

Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group

If you enjoy reading a diverse mix of literary fiction and nonfiction, then this book club is for you! We read one book each month and meet on the third Thursday at 11 am or the fourth Tuesday at 6 pm to discuss it.

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.

Wordsmith Workshop

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a monthly writers workshop! Each month our guest speaker will give a brief instructional talk on a writing topic and then we’ll break into small groups to write, share work, or provide feedback. 

Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Group
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly writers workshop! Each month our guest speaker will give a brief instructional talk on a writing topic and then we’ll break into small groups to write, share work, or provide feedback. 

Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults

The Library will be hosting a Blood Drive in conjunction with the Red Cross. For an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter ‘Hartland’ in the ‘Find a Blood Drive’ box. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

The Library will be hosting a Blood Drive in conjunction with the Red Cross. For an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter ‘Hartland’ in the ‘Find a Blood Drive’ box. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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.

Family Craft Night: Perler Bead Art

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Make your own Perler Bead art to display at home! Registration required. Recommended ages: 5+

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

Make your own Perler Bead art to display at home! Registration required. Recommended ages: 5+

Book Sale

All Day 3/2 - 3/6
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Fundraising
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fundraising

Readers Rendezvous

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

Action, adventure, mystery, and a little romance—we’ll read them all in Readers Rendezvous! We read one book each month and meet at Birch and Banyan on the first Monday of the month at 11 am to discuss it.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

Action, adventure, mystery, and a little romance—we’ll read them all in Readers Rendezvous! We read one book each month and meet at Birch and Banyan on the first Monday of the month at 11 am to discuss it.

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Consumer Protection: Common Scams

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults

Bryan Douglas, from Aegis Wealth Advisors, LLC, joins us to present on a variety of consumer protection topics. In this presentation, learn about common scams and get strategies and tips for avoiding them.

Registration encouraged.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bryan Douglas, from Aegis Wealth Advisors, LLC, joins us to present on a variety of consumer protection topics. In this presentation, learn about common scams and get strategies and tips for avoiding them.

Registration encouraged.

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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Maximize Your Medicare!

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults

Learn more about your Medicare options! This presentation will provide an overview of Medicare Parts A, B, C and D as well as supplemental insurance and an explanation of how they all fit together.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn more about your Medicare options! This presentation will provide an overview of Medicare Parts A, B, C and D as well as supplemental insurance and an explanation of how they all fit together.

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.