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Children's services at the E.D. Locke Public Library offers a wide variety of programming and materials for children ages 0-12 years.  Program details available on the Weekly Program and Special Programs pages.  

Weekly Programming

Storytimes

Winter Session December 4 - February 21

Toddler Monday Storytime:  Monday @ 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Baby Bounce:  Tuesday @ 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Little Bodies, Big Feelings: Thursday @ 9:30 a.m.

 

Zumbini Session 3: TJ and his PJs

Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
February 14 - May 1

Hey Ya! I'm happy when I sing, I'm happy when I move!  Join us for our third session of Zumbini.  Space is limited, registration is required.  No Zumbini 2/21 and 4/17.   

Registration is full for both sessions.  To be placed on the waiting list, email youthservices@mcfarlandlibrary.org

 

Special Programs

Magic Tree House Book Club

Second Tuesday of the Month @ 3:30 p.m.

Grades K-3 exploring the Magic Tree House Book series.  No registration required. 

 

Dungeons & Dragons Club

First and Third Tuesday of the month @ 3:30 p.m.

Grades 4-6.  First meeting is Tuesday, October 3 @ 3:30 p.m.  Space is limited.  Registration required.

Registration is full

 

Lego Club

Third Wednesday* of the Month @ 3:30 p.m.

Calling all builders in grades 3-5, join us on the third Wednesday of every month for our library Lego club.  Each month we will have a Lego challenge that has you using your creativity and building skills.  

Note - Due to the library being closed on April 17th, the April meeting will be on the 24th

 

PJ Storytime

Third Thursday of the Month @ 6:30 p.m.  

Each month we have a family storytime at 6:30 p.m.  March storytime will be a Music Storytime.  April's storytime will be on the fourth Thursday of the month (April 25, 2024).

 

Spring Break Messy Munchkins
Friday, March 29 @ 9:00am - 11:00am 

Join us for a morning of messy play.  We will have shaving cream, finger paint, sensory bins, water play, and more.  This is a drop in program so you may stop by any time during the program.  

 

Not feeling well?  Icy Roads?

Zoom Options Available

This winter/spring we are offering zoom options for Toddler Monday Storytime, Zumbini, Little Bodies Big Feelings, and PJ Storytime.  To attend these programs virtually, email youthservices@mcfarlandlibrary.org by 9am the day of the program you wish to attend.  For PJ Storytime, please email by 5:30pm the day of the program.  

 

Reading Programs

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Summer Reading Program

 

 

If you need accommodations to attend our children's programs, please contact library staff at least 2 weeks prior.  Phone: 608-838-9030  Email: youthservices@mcfarlandlibrary.org