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Take and Make Craft Bags
Miss Sue has some GREAT craft ideas she’d love to share with you. Make everything from stuffed animals to games—everything you need in ONE bag!! All materials included—just check it out, take it home, and let the fun begin!! New craft bags are usually released every other week, so make sure to come back frequently, or keep an eye on our Facebook page (we’ll post when a new one is released!)
June Programs
Make and Take Mondays
Mondays, June 13 – July 25 at 10 am – 12 pm
Ms. Sue is back with one of our most popular programs! All ages are welcome! Come create fun crafts to take home. Drop in at any time during these two hours.
Splash Pad Stories
Mondays, June 13 – July 25 at 2 pm
What’s better than stories outside? Stories with Freezer Pops! Meet Mr. Peter at the Nixon Park Splash Pad and cool down with some of our favorite stories. Each story time will end with a free freezer pop for every kid that wants one.
STEM at the Library
Tuesdays, June 14 – July 26 at 10 am
Wake up your mind with this program focused on STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Every week will focus on a new challenge or craft designed to educate as well as entertain!
Minute to Win It Games
Tuesday, June 14 at 4 pm
Ages: 12 – 18
Join us as we compete against friends to see who can complete Minute to Win It games. These simple games involve fun tasks where participants have to complete using household items in less than a minute in order to move on to the next task and ultimately win prizes! No registration is required.
Laugh Out Loud Stories
Wednesdays, June 15 – July 20 at 10 am
Mr. Peter loves to laugh and can’t wait to share some hilarious stories with you! Each story time will end with a quick craft you can take home or do right there!
Lego Club
Thursdays, June 16 and 30 at 6 PM
Come join the club for Master Builders!! We’ll give you a theme, you build us a masterpiece!! A great way to express creativity, learn about teamwork, and just have fun! Legos and Mega Bloks will be provided. Hosted by Lego Club President and two-time “Lego Masters” applicant Mr. Peter! No registration required.
Getting’ Artsy
Thursdays, June 23 and 30 at 10 am
Calling all kids ages 6-12! Come get “artsy” with us at the Library! We’ll make giant dragonflies, paint fireworks, and more! Dress for a mess. Registration is required as there is a limit of 16 per session and limit to 2 classes per child. Call the Library at 262-367-3350 to register.
Sing-A-Long Stories
Fridays, June 17 at 10 am
Get ready! We’ll be singing and dancing to some hilarious songs, as well as reading some musical inspired stories. This interactive program will get everyone up and moving!
Decade Days
Fridays, June 17 – July 29 at 12 – 2 pm
To celebrate 125 years of the Hartland Public Library, we’ll be giving out prizes every week! Just look on our Facebook page every Friday morning for a trivia question. Come into the Library that day and answer it, and your kids will get a prize!
Books Against Humanity
Tuesday, June 21 at 4 pm
Ages: 12 – 18
This fun, laugh out loud game is just like Cards Against Humanity only with books! You don’t even have to bring a book, we will supply them! We are a library; we have tons of books! No registration is required.
Magician Matt Teague
Wednesday, June 22 at 2 pm
Madison-area magician Matt Teague’s show will wow you and inspire everyone to follow their dreams and reach for the stars.
Cupcake Wars
Tuesday, June 28 at 4 pm
Ages: 12 – 18
Get your celebrity chef on and join us at the library for a Cupcake Wars with a teen twist! The library will be providing all cupcakes and necessary supplies. Bring an apron--it will get messy! You can compete by yourself or as a team of two. Please email Emily at esternemann@hartland.lib.wi.us to register.
Mad Science: Fire and Ice
Wednesday, June 29 at 2 pm
This spectacular show will thrill and chill audiences with amazing dry ice
experiments! From a shivering spatula to a special bubbly shower, the audience will be begging for more!
July Programs
STEM at the Library
Tuesdays, July 5 – 26 at 10 am
Wake up your mind with this program focused on STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Every week will focus on a new challenge or craft designed to educate as well as entertain!
Laugh Out Loud Stories
Wednesdays, July 6 – 20 at 10 am
Mr. Peter loves to laugh and can’t wait to share some hilarious stories with you! Each story time will end with a quick craft you can take home or do right there!
Wehr Nature Center
Wednesday, July 6 at 2 pm
Come make a splash and discover the treasures of Lake Michigan. This interactive program will include storytelling, map building, water games, and more that will help us all learn why we should love our great lake.
Lego Club
Thursdays, July 7 – 28 at 6 PM
Come join the club for Master Builders!! We’ll give you a theme, you build us a masterpiece!! A great way to express creativity, learn about teamwork, and just have fun! Legos and Mega Bloks will be provided. Hosted by Lego Club President and two-time “Lego Masters” applicant Mr. Peter! No registration required.
Sing-A-Long Stories
Fridays, July 8 – 29 at 10 am
Get ready! We’ll be singing and dancing to some hilarious songs, as well as reading some musical inspired stories. This interactive program will get everyone up and moving!
Decade Days
Fridays, July 8 – 22 at 12 – 2 pm
To celebrate 125 years of the Hartland Public Library, we’ll be giving out prizes every week! Just look on our Facebook page every Friday morning for a trivia question. Come into the Library that day and answer it, and your kids will get a prize!
Make and Take Mondays
Mondays, July 11 – 25 at 10 am – 12 pm
Ms. Sue is back with one of our most popular programs! All ages are welcome! Come create fun crafts to take home. Drop in at any time during these two hours.
Splash Pad Stories
Mondays, July 11 – 25 at 2 pm
What’s better than stories outside? Stories with Freezer Pops! Meet Mr. Peter at the Nixon Park Splash Pad and cool down with some of our favorite stories. Each story time will end with a free freezer pop for every kid that wants one.
Are You Smarter Than a Librarian? Trivia Game
Tuesday, July 12 at 4 pm
Ages: 10 – 18
Test your knowledge and face off against our all-knowing Hartland librarians for a chance to win prizes! No registration required.
Live Animals with Wildlife in Need Center
Wednesday, July 13 at 2 pm
Take a look inside the Wildlife in Need Center and what it takes to do wildlife rehabilitation. Featuring a few native Wisconsin wildlife—fun for all ages!
Getting’ Artsy
Thursdays, July 14 and 28 at 10 am
Calling all kids ages 6-12! Come get “artsy” with us at the Library! We’ll make giant dragonflies, paint fireworks, and more! Dress for a mess. Registration is required as there is a limit of 16 per session. Call the Library at 262-367-3350 to register.
Mini Terrariums with Florist Lisa Belisle
Tuesday, July 19 at 4 pm
Ages: 12 – 18
Lisa from “Flora Elements” will be leading a workshop on how to build a mini terrarium. All materials provided. Registration is required. Please email Emily at esternemann@hartland.lib.wi.us to register.
Drum Circle with Ryan Meisel
Wednesday, July 20 at 2 pm
This interactive session will include stories and demonstrations of different
instruments as well as a hands-on opportunity to accompany Ryan and play in an all-ages drum circle.
Mini Mason Jar Aquariums Craft
Tuesday, July 26 at 4 pm
Ages: 12 – 18
What is better than an aquarium that you don’t need to clean? A mini ocean aquarium! Join us as we create an ocean world in a jar! Registration is required. Please email Emily at esternemann@hartland.lib.wi.us to register.
Tie Dye Party
Friday, July 29 at 11 am—1 pm
It’s our official end to summer reading, so let’s have some fun! Bring a white shirt or socks and we’ll bring the rest!