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an open journal

Coping with Stress through Journaling

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

Presented by Waukesha County Public Health

Author picture of Erik Richter

Local Author Talk: Erik Richter

Tuesday, July 15, 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
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The Hartland Public Library welcomes local author, Erik Richter.

doodles and a science fiction banner

Books and Bagels

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Group, Family Activities
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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.

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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

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.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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 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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Register Now
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.

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

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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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.

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.

Open
Register Now
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.

an open journal

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

Presented by Waukesha County Public Health

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.

A cartoon drawing of a man with a tan fedora hat, long brown hair, a thin beard, and a bright green button-down shirt.

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.

The Art of the Mocktail

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Adults

Adults, join us for a happy hour celebrating the mocktail—a nonalcoholic cocktail! We’ll be making mocktails and talking all about the art that goes into making these pretty drinks. 

Registration is required.

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

Adults, join us for a happy hour celebrating the mocktail—a nonalcoholic cocktail! We’ll be making mocktails and talking all about the art that goes into making these pretty drinks. 

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.

A picture of a microphone on a stand, on a stage. The floor is wood, the back wall is exposed red brick, and there is a black 4-legged stool.

Improv Games

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Age Group:
Children

Lights, camera, action! Join us for an hour of improv games for aspiring performers! Zip Zap Zop, exaggerations, prop games, and more. 

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lights, camera, action! Join us for an hour of improv games for aspiring performers! Zip Zap Zop, exaggerations, prop games, and more. 

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.

Open
Register Now
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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Register Now
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.

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.

Bouquet Shadow Drawing

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to create a beautiful work of watercolor art! We’ll be tracing shadows from flower bouquets, then letting the watercolor paints bloom across the page. 

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

Join us to create a beautiful work of watercolor art! We’ll be tracing shadows from flower bouquets, then letting the watercolor paints bloom across the page. 

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 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!

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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.

Open
Register Now
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.

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.

Beginner's Spanish Program for Kids

Thursday, August 7, 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 required. Recommended ages 5-8.

Upcoming
View Details
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 required. Recommended ages 5-8.

Beginner's Spanish Program for Kids

Tuesday, August 12, 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, August 14, 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 required. Recommended ages 5-8.

Upcoming
View Details
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 required. Recommended ages 5-8.

knitting needles and crochet hooks

Common Threads

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

View Details
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River 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.

Beginner's Spanish Program for Kids

Thursday, August 21, 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 required. Recommended ages 5-8.

Upcoming
View Details
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 required. Recommended ages 5-8.

paper sticky note holder

DIY Note Holder

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Come craft a back-to-school gift for a teacher or an organizational gift for yourself! We'll use scrapbook paper to make a one-of-a-kind sticky note holder.

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

Come craft a back-to-school gift for a teacher or an organizational gift for yourself! We'll use scrapbook paper to make a one-of-a-kind sticky note holder.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers are encouraged to attend programming with their participating children.

Beginner's Spanish Program for Kids

Thursday, August 28, 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 required. Recommended ages 5-8.

Upcoming
View Details
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 required. Recommended ages 5-8.