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June

2024

- Summer Reading Program

- Friends Used Book Sale

- Family Board Game Day

- Juneteenth

- Pride in the Park

- Library of Things

- Ellen's Book Picks


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Adventure begins at your library! E.D. Locke Public Library Summer Reading Program. June 1 - August 31.

Summer Reading Program 2024

June 1 - August 31

Adventure begins at your library! Readers of all ages are encouraged to track their reading to earn rewards and entries into our prize drawings. We've also got plenty of programs and events planned for the whole family.

Sign Up & Let the Adventure Begin!

Friends Used Book Sale

Thursday, June 6th  9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday, June 7th & Saturday, June 8th  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Find great bargains on fabulous used books & DVDs at our next used book sale! Extended hours on Thursday and a bag sale on Saturday - fill a bag and name your price. All proceeds benefit our library.

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Family Board Game Day Saturday, Jun1, 2024, 10 am - 2 pm, Library Community Room. Stay the whole time or drop in when it works for you.

Family Board Game Day

Saturday, June 1st  10:00 AM-2:00 PM

A variety of games will be provided or you can bring your own! Bring a food pantry donation to enter our prize drawing for a free game.  

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McFarland Pride in the Park

Sunday, June 23rd 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

William McFarland Park

Come visit us at Pride in the Park! We'll have books to check out, reading lists, library swag, and candy!

McFarland Pride Website

Library Closed - Juneteenth

Wednesday, June 19th

The library will be closed Wednesday, June 19th in observation of Juneteenth. We're open online anytime at mcfarlandlibrary.org

We encourage all to attend the Juneteenth Celebration hosted by the McFarland High School Black Student Union and McFarland Equity Project on June 19th from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Arnold Larson Park. Free food, speakers and kids activities!

Juneteenth Celebration Schedule & Details

Kids

2024 Summer Library Program Summer Kick-off Party with GEE Funny Farm. Friday, June 7, 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Including Petting Zoo, Yard Games, and Food Trucks. All Ages.

Summer Kick-Off Party with GEE Funny Farm

Friday, June 7th  5:30 - 7:30 PM

Come celebrate the start of summer! GEE Funny Farm will be visiting with their educational animals in the Discovery Park outside the library. We'll also have a variety of yard games and several food trucks you can purchase from to enjoy during the event.

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All Ages Family Fun

Thursdays 2:00 PM

6/13 - Adventure with Big Wheels

6/20 - Hoop Elation

6/27 - Afternoon Movie: Wish

Full Schedule & Details

Summer Outdoor STEAM

Tuesdays 2:00 PM at Lewis Park

Grades K-5

6/11 - Doodle Bots

6/25 - Geology Rocks

Registration Encouraged

Summer Drama Camp

Fridays - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

9:30 AM - Grades 1 & 2  | 10:30 AM - Grades 3-5  |  11:30 AM - Grades 6-12

Students should register for the grade they are going into in the fall.

Summer Drama Camp is back! Each group will meet for 45 minutes once a week. We will end with a grand finale performance on July 25th.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED and opens on Monday, June 3 at 9:00 AM.

Summer Storytimes
  • Outdoor Storytime - Mondays 9:30 AM at Lewis Park (rain or shine!)

  • Summer Storytime - Tuesdays 9:30 AM at the library

  • Zumbini - Wednesdays, Registration Required: 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM

Visit our Children's page for all of our programming details

Teens (Grades 6-12)

Summer Snack & Chat. Mondays, June 17 - July 29. 4pm - 5pm. For teens going into 6th - 12th grade.

Snack & Chat

Mondays 4:00 - 5:00 PM

June 17 - July 29

Group Gaming. Tuesdays, June 11 - July 30. 4pm - 5pm. For teens going into 6th-12th grade.

Group Gaming

Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00 PM

June 11 - July 30

Teen Summer Camp. Registration Required. Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm. June 13 - August 1. For teens entering grades 6-12. Find more information at mcfarlandlibrary.org/teen.

Teen Summer Camp

Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 PM

June 13 - August 1

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

6/13 - Painting Telephone

6/20 - Zine Making

6/27 - International Food Tour

2024 Summer Drama Camp. Fridays June 14 - July 19. Registration opens Monday, June 3 @9:00am.

Summer Drama Camp

Fridays 11:30 - 12:15 PM

June 14 - July 19

REGISTRATION REQUIRED and opens Monday, June 3 @ 9:00 AM

Visit our Teen page for more info

Adults

A sneak preview of TNW Ensemble's upcoming Overture production "Step Right Up, Ma'am: Stories of Resilience" Presented by TNW Producers Donna Peckett and Danielle Dresden. Monday, June 10, 6:30-7:30 PM, Library Community Room.
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"Step Right Up, Ma'am"

Sneak Preview

Monday, June 10th  6:30 - 7:30 PM

Join us for the ONLY preview of TNW's upcoming Overture Center production "Step Right Up, Ma'am: Stories of Resilience."

Tech Help Drop-In. June 4, July 9 & August 6. Tues, June 4, 9:30 - 11:30. Help with: Libby & Overdrive, Email, Phone settings, Other basic questions. Located in the adult seating area.

Tech Help Drop-In

Tuesday, June 4th 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Adult Seating Area

Stop by the library this summer for monthly help with your basic tech questions: email, phone settings, Libby, etc. No registration required.

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The Joy of Journaling led by ZenEd Wellness. Thursday, June 27, 6:30-7:30 PM, Library Community Room. Registration is required and will be available starting June 13 at mcfarlandlibrary.org.

The Joy of Journaling

Thursday, June 27th  6:30 - 7:30 PM

Registration Required, Opens 6/13

ZenEd Wellness will guide us through experiential exercises and journaling to elicit joy. Participants will receive a journal and pen. Space is limited.

Register starting June 13

Recurring Monthly Events

Summer Bridge Club Schedule, June 6 & 20, July 18 *No Bridge July 4. 1-3 PM. McFarland Municipal Center Training Room (across the street from the library)

Bridge Club

PLEASE NOTE: Bridge Club will be held at the Municipal Center in June/July.

Various art supplies in background. Blue text box reads "Craft Club!"

Adult Craft Club

June's project will be a take & make available starting Tues, June 18th.


Adult Book Clubs

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

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, June 5th  6:30 PM

The Westing Game

Ellen Raskin

Wednesday Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, June 12th  2:00 PM

The maid : a novel

Nita Prose

Next Month: July 3rd
The Donut Legion by Joe R. Lansdale

Next Month: July 10th

Travels with Charley by

John Steinbeck

Visit our Adults page for more programs & services

Resource Highlight

Library of Things. Try something new!

While we love books, we have so much more available for you at our library! From ukuleles to helpful tools to board games and educational toys, we continue to expand our offerings. Most of these items are available on a first-come, first-served basis so you won't find them in the LINKcat online catalog. Visit the Library of Things page on our website or stop at the desk to see all we have to offer, and check out our latest additions--state park passes and birding backpacks!

Check out Wisconsin State Parks at your library

Wisconsin State Park Passes

  • One-day, one-vehicle pass for state parks and forests

  • You must select a date for your park visit (up to a 3-day range)

  • Limit 1 pass per household per month

Birding Backpacks. Each backpack includes 2 pairs of binoculars & several birding guides. 2 week checkout. Request at the desk.

Birding Backpacks

  • Each backpack includes 2 pairs of binoculars and several birding guides

  • 2 week checkout

  • Limit 1 backpack per household at a time

Explore our Library of Things

Reading Recommendations

Ellen has four 4-star picks to kick off your summer! To view a larger version and access these books in our catalog, open the interactive flyer and click on a book cover: Ellen's Picks

Ellen's Picks. 4 Star May Reads. Featuring "Hell of a Book" by Jason Mott, "The Brutal Telling" by Louise Penny, "Lost and Found in Paris" and "The Marriage Sabbatical" by Lian Dolan.
LibraryReads. The Top Ten Adult Fiction and Nonfiction Chosen Monthly by America's Library Staff. Cover of Sandwich by Catherine Newman. The June 2024 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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