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Memory Cafe: Tea Party

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Memory Cafe
Event Details:

Pinkies up; it’s time for a tea party! Join us as we discuss the art of making tea, sample some, and socialize. 

People reading surrounded by books

Read-a-thon

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Reading Challenges
Event Details:

Ages: 12-17

Join us for our first ever Read-a-thon! Drop in or join us all day and read your book of choice for chances to win prizes! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. No registration required.

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Books and Bagels

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Group, Family 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.

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Family Craft Night

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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:

Join us for a fun filled evening of crafting to create your own beach inspired photo frame to display your favorite memories. 

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Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, August 22, 2025 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.

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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.

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.

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Storytime

Monday, August 25, 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.

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.

Book shelves

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

Tuesday, August 26, 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.

Pink with books on floating shelves and clouds

Storytime

Wednesday, August 27, 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.

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.

Photo of Wilson, a small white dog

Paws for Reading

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Come read to Certified Therapy Dog, Wilson! Wilson loves readers of all ages and abilities, sign up to be assigned a 20 minute reading session today!

Upcoming
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:

Come read to Certified Therapy Dog, Wilson! Wilson loves readers of all ages and abilities, sign up to be assigned a 20 minute reading session today!

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.

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.

Open
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.

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Family Craft Night

Thursday, August 28, 2025 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

Join us for a fun filled evening of crafting to create your own beach inspired photo frame to display your favorite memories. 

Open
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:

Join us for a fun filled evening of crafting to create your own beach inspired photo frame to display your favorite memories. 

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.

Closed

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
Hartland Public Library

The Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Hartland Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

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Musical Bingo

Tuesday, September 2, 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

Come play the classic game of BINGO, with a musical twist! Listen to the songs playing, mark the titles on your scorecard, and win prizes! This will be an all-ages event. No registration required.

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

Come play the classic game of BINGO, with a musical twist! Listen to the songs playing, mark the titles on your scorecard, and win prizes! This will be an all-ages event. 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.

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.

Storytime Party: Teddy Bear Picnic

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Adults
Storytime Party:

Join us for an extra special Storytime event with stories, rhymes, and activities! All children are welcome!

Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy

Join us for an extra special Storytime event with stories, rhymes, and activities! All children are welcome!

STEM Lab

Wednesday, September 3, 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
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.

An animated scene with the text "Pokémon Club" at the top. A character in a lab coat stands on the right, and three small Pokémon are on the ground. The background features mountains and trees.

Pokémon Club

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Collect, trade, battle, and chat all things Pokémon! We have battle decks and playmats you can use during the event to play Pokémon TCG! Bring your friends, family, rivals, and have fun! Registration preferred.

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

Collect, trade, battle, and chat all things Pokémon! We have battle decks and playmats you can use during the event to play Pokémon TCG! Bring your friends, family, rivals, and have fun! Registration preferred.

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.

Planter made from old books with spider plant

Upcycled Planters

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Create a unique planter using upcycled materials! Your planter can showcase the damaged books or paint & decorate your bookstack for an even more customized look. All makers are welcome with limited staff assistance as available.

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

Create a unique planter using upcycled materials! Your planter can showcase the damaged books or paint & decorate your bookstack for an even more customized look. All makers are welcome with limited staff assistance as available.

Friends of the Hartland Public Library Annual Fall Book Sale

All Day 9/8 - 9/13
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Fundraising
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Friends of the Hartland Public Library Annual Fall Book Sale

Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fundraising
Event Details:

Friends of the Hartland Public Library Annual Fall Book Sale

cover of book, The Favorites by Layne Fargo & photo of an iced latte

Readers Rendezvous

Monday, September 8, 2025 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.

Waukesha County Public Health logo and a speech bubble with the title of the event

Mental Health: What If We Talked About It?

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Presented by Waukesha County Public Health

Mental health is an important part of overall wellness. By having an open conversation about mental health, we hope to remove stigma and encourage important action.

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

Presented by Waukesha County Public Health

Mental health is an important part of overall wellness. By having an open conversation about mental health, we hope to remove stigma and encourage important action.

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.

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Advisory Board:

Ages: 13-18 Join the TAB to help plan and implement teen programs at the Library! Teens who attend will earn volunteer hours. Fill out the application at https://forms.office....

Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun

Ages: 13-18 

Join the TAB to help plan and implement teen programs at the Library! Teens who attend will earn volunteer hours. Fill out the application at https://forms.office.com/r/wkNbQ61Up4 to apply. New members are welcome!

Frankie, a small white and tan dog with a kerchief and leash

Paws for Reading

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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.

Upcoming
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, September 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Public Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River 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.

Quinoa salad and doodles of cooking ingredients

Tuesday Tastes: Vegetarian Recipes

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 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.

September: Vegetarian Recipes

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

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

September: Vegetarian Recipes

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.

Mobility Matters

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ice Age Trail Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults

Presented by ERAS Senior Network 

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 ERAS Senior Network 

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.

drawn images of crochet, knitting, embroidery and other crafting tools

Common Threads

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bark River Room at Hartland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, 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: Tweens, 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!

Book shelves

Shelf Indulgence Book Club

Thursday, September 18, 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.