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December

2025

- Friends Used Book Sale

- Craft-a-Palooza

- Winter Clothing Drive

- Santa Storytime

- Teen DIY Gift Making

- Christmas Bird Count

- Creativebug

- Reading Recommendations


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Friends of McFarland Library Used Book Sale. Thursday, December 4, 9 AM-7 PM, best selection! Friday, December 5, 9 AM-4 PM, best prices! Saturday, December 6, 9 AM-4 PM, best bag sale! Proceeds benefit E.D. Locke Public Library. Cash is encouraged. For more details visit mcfarlandlibrary.org.

Friends Used Book Sale

Thursday, December 4 | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday & Saturday, December 5-6 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Find great bargains on used books and DVDs for all ages! Tote bags, mugs, and pie plates will also be available and make great gifts. Shop extended hours on Thursday and name your price at the Saturday bag sale. All proceeds benefit our library!

Pricing and More Details
Craft-a-Palooza. Saturday, December 6th. 10 AM to 12 PM. Crafts for ALL Ages! E.D. Locke Public Library

Craft-a-Palooza

Saturday, December 6 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Stop by the library during Winter Wonderland in the Village and make various crafts in the kid's area! There is fun for all ages with crafts for kids and teens, as well as take-and-make craft kits for adults. Enjoy the winter fun and make some crafts to get into the holiday spirit!

Winter Clothing Drive. We're partnering with the nonprofit Free Sales for Families to hold a winter clothing drive throughout the months of December and January. Thank you for helping keep your neighbors warm this winter! Donation bin is in the library lobby.

Winter Clothing Drive

December - January

We're partnering with the nonprofit Free Sales for Families to hold a winter clothing drive throughout the months of December and January. Drop off your new or gently used donations in the bins located in our lobby. New this year - we are also accepting toys!

Donation Guidelines and Info
Happy holidays! Holiday Schedule: Closed: December 24-25. Closing at 5:30 PM: December 31. Closed: January 1. Visit us 24/7 at mcfarlandlibrary.org.

Holiday Closures

The library will be closed on the following dates:

  • CLOSED ALL DAY - Wednesday, December 24th; Thursday, December 25th; Thursday, January 1st

  • CLOSING AT 5:30 PM - Wednesday, December 31st

Visit our website anytime to access your account, browse our catalog and place holds, check out digital books, magazines, movies, and explore a variety of online resources: mcfarlandlibrary.org

Kids

Silent Santa. Saturday, December 13, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sensory Friendly Event by appointment only. Registration Required.

Silent Santa

Saturday, December 13

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Required 

Reserve a time to visit Santa in a sensory-friendly environment without loud music, bright lights or crowds.

PJ Storytime Santa Storytime. Thursday, December 18 @ 6:30 pm

PJ Storytime: Santa!

Thursday, December 18

6:30 PM 

Join us for holiday stories, songs, crafts, and snacks, followed by a visit from Santa!

A scattering of gold confetti and curled ribbons

Noon Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31 | 11:00 AM

Ring in the New Year at the library with snacks, music, crafts, and a balloon drop at noon. Watch for more details coming soon on our website and social media!

Weekly Programs
  • Toddler Storytime
    Mondays | 9:30/10:30 AM

  • Baby Bounce
    Tuesdays | 9:30/10:30 AM

  • Zumbini (Registration Required)
    Wednesdays | 9:30/10:30 AM

  • Little Bodies, Big Feelings
    Thursdays | 9:30 AM

Monthly Programs
  • Magic Tree House Book Club
    2nd Tuesday | 3:30 PM

  • Lego Club
    2nd & 4th Wednesday | 3:30 PM

  • Graphic Novel Book Club
    3rd Tuesday | 3:30 PM

  • Dungeons & Dragons Club (Registration Required) 
    1st Tuesday | 3:30 PM

No Children's Storytimes/Programs

December 22 - January 1

Visit our Children's page for full program details

Teens (Grades 6-12)

Teen After Hours. December 19, 5:15-7:00 PM. For teens in grades 6-12. December Activity: DIY Gift-Making Extravaganza. Registration Required!

Teen After Hours: DIY Gift-Making Extravaganza

Friday, December 19 | 5:15 - 7:00 PM | Registration Required

Get in the holiday spirit with hot cocoa, cookies, a cheesy holiday movie, and all the materials you need to make custom, hand-made gifts for your loved ones! Ugly holiday sweater or cozy PJs encouraged!

Reserve your spot!

Recurring Teen Programs

  • Snack & Chat - Mondays | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

  • Teen UnBook Club - 1st Thursday | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

  • Teen Hangout - 2nd & 4th Thursdays | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

  • Library VolunTeens - 3rd Tuesday | 5:00 - 6:00 PM

  • Teen STEAM - 3rd Thursday | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

  • Teen Crochet Club - Wednesday, December 17 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Visit our Teen page for full details, resources, and the Teen Zine!

Adults

Christmas Bird Count with the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance. Saturday, December 20. 10 AM-12 PM, Library Community Room. Registration is requested. Bring binoculars or use some provided by SW Bird Alliance.

Christmas Bird Count

Saturday, December 20 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Registration Requested

Join the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance's annual Christmas Bird Count! Bring your own binoculars, or use a pair provided by the Alliance.

Learn More and Register

Recurring Adult Programs

  • 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.

Adult Book Clubs

New members always welcome! Copies of each month's selection available to check out at the library.

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, December 3rd  6:30 PM

Motherless Brooklyn

Jonathan Lethem

Next Month: January 7th 

Listen to Me

by Tess Gerritsen

Wednesday Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, December 10th  2:00 PM

The Kitchen House

Kathleen Grissom

Next Month: January 14th
The Age of Innocence

by Edith Wharton

Visit our Adults page for more programs & services

Resource Highlight

Oh what fun it is to craft with free art & craft classes from creativebug for libraries. Picture features a handmade stocking, crocheted pencil, and Hanukkah toys.

Make it a handmade holiday with thousands of free art and craft classes for all skill levels from creativebug. Find gift ideas, decorations, recipes, printables and more.

Get Crafty!

Reading Recommendations

Tan banner with a drawing of a mug of tea on top of two books, surrounded by fall leaves, acorns, and mushrooms. Text to the right reads "Ellen's Picks. For books read in November 2025."

The Frozen River

Ariel Lawhon

Broken Country

Clare Leslie Hall

Lonesome Dove

Larry McMurtry

The Diamond Eye

Kate Quinn

Read Ellen's full reviews and see which was her favorite!
Book flyer with 12 holiday romances. Text reads: Holiday Romances. Keep warm with these romances full of winter magic and holiday cheer. For more recommendations, search in NoveList or ask a librarian.
Explore these titles in our catalog and place holds
LibraryReads. The Top Ten Adult Fiction and Nonfiction Chosen Monthly by America's Library Staff. Cover of The Gallagher Place by Julie Doar. The December 2025 List is Here!
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Find your next great read:

  • Visit our Reading Recommendations page
  • Subscribe to NextReads Newsletters
  • NoveList Plus recommended reads, read-alikes, and genre/appeal search
  • The latest issue of BookList Reader
  • Pick up a copy of BookPage in the library
  • Don't Miss Lists on LINKcat

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McFarland, Wisconsin 53558
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