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LINKcat will be offline April 12-16 |
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New and Improved LINKcat arrives April 17!
Big changes are coming as we transition to a new integrated library system (ILS). Our ILS helps us organize and manage nearly 3 million items shared between all of the South Central Library System libraries.
LINKcat will be offline April 12-16. During that time:
You will need to bring your physical library card to check out library materials. Self-check machines will not be available and the LINKcat app will not be working. We will be on a backup system and unable to lookup your account with a name/ID. If you are picking up another person's holds, you will need their card. No need to return items. We will be unable to check items in, so please keep them at home if possible! We'll be extending due dates, so no fines or late fees will be incurred April 12-17. And remember, we are a fine free library! OverDrive/Libby, computers, printing services, and other online resources will still be available.
When the new system goes live on April 17:
Your LINKcat password/PIN will reset to a default PIN (MMDD of your birthdate). You will have the option to change the PIN after first logging in. Please allow extra time for returned items to be removed from your account as we work through the backlog and adjust to the new system.
Stay tuned to our website, social media and LINKcat Help for all the latest information and thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these changes! |
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All Ages Poetry Contest |
April 1 - 30
Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating a poem around the themes of Seeds, Growing and/or Nourishment. Poems will be judged by a panel of poets from the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets in three categories: Youth (12 & under), Teen (13-20), & Adult (21 & up). Winners will be announced at a May 27 Poetry Reading and Reception (save the date)! |
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Family Game Day |
Saturday, April 11 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM We'll provide a variety of classic and newer board and card games, or bring your own. Bring in a donation for the McFarland Food Pantry for a chance to win a free board game! |
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The library will be closed for Easter on Sunday, April 5th. Our website is open 24/7 with access to your account, our catalog, and a variety of free digital media and online resources: mcfarlandlibrary.org |
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| Ballet Storytime |
Wednesday, April 8 | 10:00 AM Join us for a joyful, interactive program with Madison Ballet that brings the beloved book Giraffes Can’t Dance to life through movement and imagination. |
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| PJ Storytime: Music Storytime |
Thursday, April 16 | 6:30 PM Music is in the air as we share stories, and playing instruments at this all ages program. Crafts will include creating our own musical instruments. |
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Preschool Prom |
Friday, April 24 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM It's the pre-school event of the year - prom night at the library! Join us for an hour of dancing, games, snacks, and more. Great for ages 4 and under. |
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| Summer VolunTeens |
Apply by Sunday, April 26th Have fun, work with kids, and earn volunteer hours at the library this summer! Open to teens entering grades 6-12 in the fall of 2026. |
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Wisconsin WWII POW Camps |
Wednesday, April 8 | 6:15 - 7:30 PM Join us as Bob Block of the Oregon Area Historical Society presents on the POW camps in the United States and Wisconsin. He'll share interesting stories of former prisoners of war and those who worked alongside them. |
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Author Visit: Dexter Patterson |
Thursday, April 23 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Are you ready? Let's go experience bird joy with local author and birder Dexter Patterson! Copies of Dexter's book, Birds of the Great Lakes, will be available for purchase courtesy of Ink Cap Books in Stoughton. |
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| Know Your Village |
Friday, April 10th | 9:30-10:30 AM | Matt Schuenke, Village Administrator Thursday, April 30th | 6:00-7:00 PM | Village Board Members
Know Your Village is an informal series with a special guest and topic. Join Village President Stephanie Brassington and various village leaders to share feedback, ask questions, and help shape how the village serves you. All sessions will be held in the Library Community Room; light refreshments will be served. |
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Bridge Club - Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 PM in the Library Community Room. Craft Club - 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM. All supplies provided. Registration required and opens one week prior. Conversaciones en Espanol - 1st & 3rd Saturday at 11:00 AM. Practice your Spanish skills with casual and friendly conversation. |
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Adult Book Clubs
| New members always welcome! Copies of each month's selection available to check out at the library. |
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Wednesday, April 1st 6:30 PM |
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| Lori Rader-Day |
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Wednesday, April 8th 2:00 PM |
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| Shelley Read |
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Libby Reads
Available April 23 - May 7 Join the Libby Reads digital book club and borrow 'Familia' by Lauren E. Rico on the Libby App with no waitlists or holds!
A spellbinding story told from multiple perspectives and spanning a generation, a baffling genealogy test connects two young women across cultures and class and sets in motion the events that might unravel a decades-old crime at last. "A masterfully woven tale of mystery, reconciliation, and familial love." - Abby Jimenez, New York Times Bestselling Author |
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| | James Baldwin |
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