Hales Corners Library

06/06/2026

Come in to the library and sign up for this year's Summer Library Program: Unearth a Story! From June 8th - June 16th, register on Beanstack to get your free book and summer reading bag.
https://halescornerslibrary.org/hclcalendar/

06/04/2026

Save the dates—these are the BIG moments of the summer! 🎉

📅 July 22 — Fleet Fest (10:30 AM–12 PM)
🐾 + Milwaukee Dog Training Club at 2 PM

📅 July 29 — Henry and the Treasure Chest

🎉 August 1 — Dino-Mite Summer Finale
🍦 Ice cream, 🎩 magic show, 🎈 balloon art & 🎨 crafts!

🎨 Bookmark Contest (Ages 5–17)
📅 Starts June 15 | Entries due July 24

So much to explore, create, and celebrate this summer!

👉 Which event are you MOST excited for? Tell us below!

🔗 Learn more: www.halescornerslibrary.org/hclcalendar

06/03/2026

ABRAHAM LINCOLN: A NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM by Kevin Wood – professional Abraham Lincoln presenter

Abraham Lincoln stops by the Hales Corners Library to present his life and history! He details the momentous and tumultuous time period before and during his presidency. All ages are welcome and no registration is required! Presented by Kevin Wood - Professional Lincoln presenter

Abraham Lincoln stops by the Hales Corners Library to present his life and history! He details the momentous and tumultuous time period before and during his presidency. All ages are welcome and no…

06/02/2026

Big fun for big kids AND exciting July events for everyone! 🌿🦖

🎨 T(w)een Tuesdays (Ages 10+)
📅 Every other Tuesday | ⏰ 3 PM | Snacks included!

PLUS more Wednesday fun:

📅 July 1 — Science Heroes
📅 July 8 — Marvelous Michelle (Library Prairie!)
📅 July 15 — Wehr Nature Center

Hands-on creativity, science, and special guests await!

👉 Tag a tween who would LOVE this lineup! OR tell us which activity sounds the most fun 👇

🔗 Learn more: www.halescornerslibrary.org/hclcalendar

06/02/2026

🌟 Still Looking for Teen Volunteers This Summer! 🌟

Our Summer Library Program is almost here—and we still have spots open for amazing teen volunteers at the Hales Corners Library!
If you’re looking for a fun way to earn volunteer hours, this is your chance to jump in and be part of something awesome 🎉

Teens can help with:

📚 Library programs & activities
🔬 Hands-on STEM fun
🎨 Creative projects
🎈 Our big summer finale

✅ Flexible 2–3 hour shifts
✅ Great for building skills & giving back
✅ Open to middle & high school students

Don’t miss out—sign up today before spots are gone!

👉 https://form.jotform.com/261254075447155

Know a teen who’d be perfect for this? Tag them below 👇

05/31/2026

Calling all curious kids—this summer is packed with discovery, exploration, and even REAL science! 🦖🐕🐝

Join us for THREE amazing ways to learn, play, and explore during our Unearth a Story summer program:

🔬 Dino Detectives Lab (Registration Required)
📅 Thursdays, June 18–July 30
⏰ 2 PM
📍 Library Board Room
🦴 Dig into hands-on STEM experiments and uncover prehistoric mysteries!

📖 Paws to Unearth a Story with Maddie (Registration Required)
📅 Thursdays, June 18–July 23
⏰ 4 PM
📍 Library Board Room
🐕 Build reading confidence by reading alongside a friendly dog

🐝 Tracking the Buzz: Citizen Science Investigations (No registration)
📅 Thursday, July 2
⏰ 2 PM
📍 Ben Hunt Room
🌼 Help with a real nationwide research project tracking pollinators!

❗ Note: There are no regular Thursday programs on July 2—join us for the special citizen science event instead!

From dinosaurs to dogs to real-world science—there’s something for every young explorer!

👉 Which would your child be MOST excited about: dinos 🦖, dogs 🐕, or bugs 🐝? Tell us in the comments!

🔗 Learn more: www.halescornerslibrary.org/hclcalendar

05/30/2026

We're looking forward to a great summer here at the library! ☀️⛱📖 Registration for the Summer Library Program is next week. Check out our calendar to see everything coming up in the next few months! https://halescornerslibrary.org/hclcalendar/

05/29/2026

Wednesdays = adventure days at the library! 🐾📚

Kick off our Unearth a Story lineup with these can’t-miss events:

📅 June 17 — 🐾 Ms. Kim’s Amazing Animals
📅 June 24 — ✨ Everything Has a Story
⏰ 10:30 AM | 📍 Ben Hunt Room

Get ready to meet animals, hear amazing stories, and explore the world in new ways!

👉 Drop a 🐾 in the comments if your child LOVES animals!

🔗 Learn more: www.halescornerslibrary.org/hclcalendar

05/27/2026

Something BIG is coming to the library this summer… 👀🦕

Get ready to Unearth a Story with our Summer Library Program!

📅 Registration Week: June 8–June 13
🎉 Program Begins: Monday, June 15

Join us every week for:

🧱 LEGO Lab — Mondays at 2 PM (Ben Hunt Room)
📖 Family Fossil Tales — Tuesdays at 10:30 AM (Ben Hunt Room)

From building to storytelling, there’s something for every curious mind!

👉 Tell us in the comments: Are your kids more excited for LEGO building or storytime?

🔗 Learn more: www.halescornerslibrary.org/hclcalendar