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Community Art Supply Swap

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Help us give art supplies a new home! If you have new or gently used art supplies at home, bring them in and swap them for something new!

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Wood Carving Workshop

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come get a hands-on tutorial in green wood carving! Jeremy Stepien, Director of Art Education at Lynden Sculpture Garden, will present on carving programs available at the sculpture garden and lead a carving workshop here at the Library.

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Books and Bagels

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
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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Fantasy Movie Night: The Hobbit (1977)

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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.

Super T-Shirt Capes

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

Got an old shirt that's got no more life in it? That's what you think! Bring one to the library, and make it into your very own Super Cape!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers are encouraged to attend programming with their participating children.

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

LEGO Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Registration Required

We bring the LEGOs, you bring the creativity! All ages are welcome with a choice between LEGOs and Mega Bloks. Registration preferred. Recommended ages 6-12.

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.

Family Movie Matinee: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

4 brothers in New York, who happen to be turtle mutants who live in the sewers and also have ninja training, yearn to live out in the open and join normal human society.

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.

Trivia Night

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Registration Required
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.

Pinhole Camera Obscuras

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

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

Learn how here!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers are encouraged to attend programming with their participating children.

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

Hartland Heroes D&D Club

3:45pm - 7:45pm
Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Registration Required

Come and seek adventure at the Hartland Public Library! This is an after-school program with Dungeons and Dragons 2024 edition for ages 10-13. Takes place every 2nd and 4th Thursday night.

Sign up now, spots are limited! Sign up required for each event. Must bring your own dice and character, and have a basic knowledge of the game. Find the free rules online HERE, or check out the 2024 Player's Handbook with your library card!

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.

Nerf Games

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Within Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages: 12-17

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.

Mario Kart Tournament

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages: 10-17

Compete in a Mario Kart Tournament! Show us your racing skills on the big screen. Registration is required and opens on June 9; space is limited.

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.

BINGO Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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.

Locker Lamps

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and put together just about the coolest locker decoration you can make: the Locker Lamp!

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.

STEM Lab

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens
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.

Pokémon Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly 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.

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.

Minute to Win It Games

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Ages: 10 – 17

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.

Writing Prompts Extravaganza

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly 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.

Hartland Heroes D&D Club

3:45pm - 7:45pm
Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Registration Required

Come and seek adventure at the Hartland Public Library! This is an after-school program with Dungeons and Dragons 2024 edition for ages 10-13. Takes place every 2nd and 4th Thursday night.

Sign up now, spots are limited! Sign up required for each event. Must bring your own dice and character, and have a basic knowledge of the game. Find the free rules online HERE, or check out the 2024 Player's Handbook with your library card!

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.

Family Movie Matinee--The Wild Robot

1:00pm - 2:45pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

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

Rated PG.

Coping with Stress through Journaling

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
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.

Do Art! Kids Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Within Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly 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.

Books and Bagels

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Teens, 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.

Minecraft Craft!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly 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!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Science Heroes

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Ice Age Trail Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Friendly Activities, Science & Technology
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers are encouraged to attend programming with their participating children.

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

Hartland Heroes D&D Club

3:45pm - 7:45pm
Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hartland Public Library
Room: Bark River Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Registration Required

Come and seek adventure at the Hartland Public Library! This is an after-school program with Dungeons and Dragons 2024 edition for ages 10-13. Takes place every 2nd and 4th Thursday night.

Sign up now, spots are limited! Sign up required for each event. Must bring your own dice and character, and have a basic knowledge of the game. Find the free rules online HERE, or check out the 2024 Player's Handbook with your library card!

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.