For Children

Come to the library for a quiet place to study or a place to play with a friend. We have toys, puzzles, and legos for use in the library. We also offer free, filtered wifi for use by all patrons.

We have a wide selection of children's books, from board books to chapter books, in both fiction and nonfiction. We also have children's puzzles available for checkout.

If there is a particular series or author you are looking for, let us know. We can help you find it or see if it would be a good candidate to add to our collection. We are always looking for recommendations!

After School Take-Home Kits

Winter After School take-home activity kits are available at the Hartley Public Library! Designed for ages 5-10. Kits include crafts and activities designed to be completed with adult supervision and assistance. Pick up kits during regular library hours, while supplies last.

Summer Library Program 2022

Join us every Wednesday in June for fun activities and presenters! No pre-registration is required. Come to one event or all, as your schedule allows.

Kids aged 1-4 can come with their caretaker to enjoy stories, songs and crafts geared to them with our Toddle Time. (Please note: caretakers are expected to stay with the little ones and be responsible for them during this time.)

Our Summer Reading Program will run May 30-July 24. This year we are offering a Read to Bead incentive, where kids can design their own necklace or keychain- just earn beads by reading! Stop in the library to register and pick up a reading log. Contact the library for more details.

Summer Schedule

Wednesday, June 1^st @ 10:30

Stories, games, & crafts

-10:45am - Toddle Time

Wednesday, June 8^th @ 10:30

Stories, games, & crafts

-10:45am - Toddle Time

Wednesday, June 15^th@ 10:30

O’Brien County Naturalist

Wednesday, June 22^nd @ 10:30

Sanford Museum & Planetarium

Wednesday, June 29^th @ 10:30

Stories, games, & crafts

-10:45am - Toddle Time

Our Services

Featured Events

May 23

SLP Volunteer Meeting

May 23, 2022, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Calling all teens (entering 7th grade and up) and adults who want to volunteer to help with our Summer Library Program! We will have an informational meeting to discuss what you can expect from volunteering and what we will be up to this year.

Community Service Hours are available for all SLP events, including the volunteer meeting. Let Sarah know if you are interested in recording hours and she will track them for you.

Contact Sarah for more information or if you want to volunteer but cannot attend the meeting. SLP events will be Wednesday mornings throughout June and additional hours may be available to help with activity prep and cleanup.

May 23

Dungeons & Dragons

May 23, 2022, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

High School Students are invited to join our ongoing 5^th Edition D&D campaign. Contact Sarah for more information.

May 25

Dungeons & Dragons- Group 2

May 25, 2022, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

High School students, join our new D&D players as they learn about the system and how the game works.

This game is intended for players who are new to RPGs. The group will be playing through a campaign designed for new players.

May 28

Library Closed for Memorial Day

May 28, 2022, 12:00 PM – May 30, 2022, 1:00 PM

May 31

Between the Covers Book Club

May 31, 2022, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Between the Covers Book Club will discuss "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah.

Jun 01

Summer Library Program

Jun 1, 2022, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Welcome to our 2022 Summer Library Program! Join us for crafts, games, snacks, and presentations by local educational institutions. All events are family-friendly, though our Stories, Games, and Crafts days are geared toward ages 5-12. Younger kids can join us for Toddle Time and older kids can stop by our teen events or volunteer!

Our schedule this summer is:
1st- Stories, Games, & Crafts
8th- Stories, Games, & Crafts
15th- O'Brien County Naturalist
22nd- Sanford Museum & Planetarium
29th- Stories, Games, & Crafts

Our Summer Reading Program will run from May 30- July 24. A prize drawing will be held at the end of the program for participants.

We are always looking for reliable, responsible volunteers to help our programs run smoothly. Anyone entering 7th grade or older (including adults) is welcome to help, so stop by and talk to Sarah if you are interested.

For more information, contact the library by phone, email, or stop by. We would love to chat with you and answer any questions.

Jun 01

Toddle Time

Jun 1, 2022, 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM

Kids age 1-4 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories and crafts! This program takes place while the big kids are doing their activities and gives little ones and their caregivers a chance to focus on early literacy skills and fun.

We will read books, sing songs, play games, do fingerplay, make simple crafts, etc.

Please note that caregivers (parents, babysitters, etc.) are expected to remain with children during our Toddle Time program. No unaccompanied child is allowed to attend but one adult may supervise several children if needed.

If your child is 4 but has been attending preschool and would rather do crafts with the big kids, they are welcome to do so. We expect anyone with the big kids to be able to work fairly independently, with some assistance from volunteers. Parents who wish to stay with children in the big kid group are welcome but not required.

Jun 01

Teen Game Day

Jun 1, 2022, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM

Kids in grades 5-12 are invited to play board games and card games at the library!

Jun 06

Dungeons & Dragons

Jun 6, 2022, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

High School Students are invited to join our ongoing 5^th Edition D&D campaign. Contact Sarah for more information.