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Shelf Indulgence Book Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bark River 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...

Event Details:

Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverInspired by the Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield, Demon Copperhead features a young boy growing up in poverty in Appalachia.&...

Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Event Details:

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.

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

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.

BINGO Night flyer with BINGO game pieces and string lights

Copy of BINGO Night

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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...

Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River 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.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

More information to come.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly Activities
Event Details:

More information to come.

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.

Hanging Yarn Art

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn a basic macrame stitch and craft a unique piece of décor for your home! All supplies provided. Registration encouraged. 

Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Learn a basic macrame stitch and craft a unique piece of décor for your home! All supplies provided. 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.

A crude restoration of "Ecce Homo", a portrait of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns. It is sloppy and unrecognizable.

Bad Art Night

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly Activities
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Recreate classic works of art, your way! The less talent, the better! 

Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Recreate classic works of art, your way! The less talent, the better! 

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.

knitting needles and crochet hooks

Common Threads

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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! Bring whatever p...

Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: 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!

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.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, June 12, 2025 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.

Books and Bagels

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group, Family Friendly Activities
Age Group:
Adults
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 w...

Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group, Family Friendly Activities
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.

Nature Art

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Some of the most beautiful art supplies can be found right outside your door! In this program, we’ll use leaves, pinecones, flowers, and more to create unique works of art.

Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Some of the most beautiful art supplies can be found right outside your door! In this program, we’ll use leaves, pinecones, flowers, and more to create unique works of art.

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.

A poster for The Hobbit (1977). A smiling hobbit (a small humanoid with bare hairy feet) wearing a yellow tunic and a green cape holds a roll of parchment while standing on a pile of gold. A wizard stands behind him, with a white beard and a pointy blue hat, holding a wooden staff with his arms raised. Behind them, a red dragon is curled around the top of a mountain, under a night sky.

Fantasy Movie Night: The Hobbit (1977)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This is the Rankin/Bass animated version from 1977, not to be confused with the Peter Jackson trilogy from 2012.A quiet Hobbit gentleman is persuaded by a wandering wizard to join ...

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

This is the Rankin/Bass animated version from 1977, not to be confused with the Peter Jackson trilogy from 2012.

Book shelves

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 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.

Book shelves

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

Thursday, June 19, 2025 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.

Trivia Night

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages: 10 and upTest your knowledge on random topics and subjects at our Trivia Night! Compete in teams of 2 to 4 people. A prize will be awarded to the winning team. Registration i...

Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages: 10 and up

Test your knowledge on random topics and subjects at our Trivia Night! Compete in teams of 2 to 4 people. A prize will be awarded to the winning team. Registration is required and opens on June 9. 

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.

String Art

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Use pins and string to connect the dots into a work of art! Follow our examples or create your own design. All supplies provided, registration encouraged.

Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Use pins and string to connect the dots into a work of art! Follow our examples or create your own design. All supplies provided, 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.

A poster for The Lord of the Rings (1978). A wizard with a long white beard and a billowing blue cloak holds a huge shining sword with one hand and shoots a red beam of magic into the air with the other. A pair of hobbits (small humanoids with bare feet and simple clothes) look up awe.

Fantasy Movie Night: The Lord of the Rings (1978)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:45pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This is Ralph Bakshi's 1978 animated version, not to be confused with Peter Jackson's 2001 version.An ordinary-looking gold ring in the hands of a humble Hobbit turns out to belong...

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

This is Ralph Bakshi's 1978 animated version, not to be confused with Peter Jackson's 2001 version.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

An Evening with Claire Swinarski

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults
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 publicatio...

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

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.

Red Cross logo

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

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.

Coloring Book Club

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need a break from the busy days of Summer? Come practice mindfulness with us! We’ll provide the adult coloring pages and the art supplies, you bring your creative spirit!

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

Need a break from the busy days of Summer? Come practice mindfulness with us! We’ll provide the adult coloring pages and the art supplies, you bring your creative spirit!

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.

BINGO Night flyer with BINGO game pieces and string lights

Copy of BINGO Night

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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...

Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River 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.

Diamond Dot Painting

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Want to paint by numbers, but without the paint? Diamond Dot art is a craft that uses small, gem-like dots to create a picture! Supplies will be provided but limited. Registration ...

Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Want to paint by numbers, but without the paint? Diamond Dot art is a craft that uses small, gem-like dots to create a picture! Supplies will be provided but limited. Registration is 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.

A drawing of a yellow pencil with a pink eraser on the end.

Writing Prompts Extravaganza

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

Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
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.

knitting needles and crochet hooks

Common Threads

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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! Bring whatever p...

Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: 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!

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.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, July 10, 2025 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.

Coping with Stress through Journaling

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Presented by Waukesha County Public HealthStressed out? This one-hour presentation will discuss chronic stress and its impact on physical and mental health. Participants will be in...

Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellbeing
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.