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A worm is peeking out from an open book surrounded by wildflowers. Text encircling the image: Plant a seed, read. 2026 Summer Reading Program

June 2026

- Summer Reading Program

- Friends Used Book Sale

- Summer Kick Off Party

- Storytimes & Family Performers

- Teen Programming

- Fundamentals of Family History

- Yoga with ZenEd

- Know Your Village

- Library of Things

- Reading Recommendations


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Planta una semilla, lee. Plant a seed, read. 2026 Summer Reading Program, June 1 - August 31

2026 Summer Reading Program

June 1 - August 31  |  Kids, Teens & Adults

"Plant a Seed, Read" this summer! Kids, teens, and adults can track reading and other activities to earn prize drawing entries and other fun surprises. We've also got a variety of performers and programs for the whole family to enjoy all summer long.

Learn More & Sign Up!
Friends of McFarland Library Used Book Sale

Friends of McFarland Library Used Book Sale

Thursday, June 4 & Friday, June 5 | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday, June 6 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Find great bargains on fabulous used books & DVDs at the Friends of McFarland Library Used Book Sale! New at this sale - vintage and other special books priced as marked. Shop later hours on Thursday & Friday and load up on Saturday - fill a bag for the donation of your choice.

Pricing and Other Details
2026 Summer Library Program Summer Kick-Off Party with Havens Mobile Petting Farm, Friday, June 5, 5:30-7:30pm

Summer Kick-Off Party with Havens Mobile Petting Farm

Friday, June 5  |  5:30 - 7:30 PM 

Celebrate the start of our summer library program! Havens Mobile Petting Farm will be bringing a large variety of animals to feed and interact with. We'll also have yard games and food trucks. 

Library closed Friday June 19, Juneteenth Freedom Day

The library will be closed for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19th. 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


McFarland Juneteenth Celebration

Saturday, June 20 | 12:00-3:00 PM | Arnold Larson Park

Join McFarland High School's Black Student Union and McFarland Equity Project for a celebration featuring guest speakers, food, drinks, games, music, and face painting.

Kids

Duke Otherwise, Thursday, June 11, 2:00 PM

Duke Otherwise

Thursday, June 11 | 2:00 PM

Science Heroes: Digging It! Thursday, June 18, 2:00 PM

Science Heroes: Digging It!

Thursday, June 18 | 2:00 PM

Summer PJ Storytime: Summerween Storytime, Thursday, June 18 @ 6:30 PM

PJ Storytime: Summerween

Thursday, June 18 | 6:30 PM

Miller & Mike, Quality Family Entertainment, Thursday, June 25, 2:00 PM

Miller & Mike

Thursday, June 25 | 2:00 PM

Preschool Programs

  • Outdoor Storytime @ Lewis Park
    Mondays  9:30 AM

  • Summer Storytime @ Library
    Tuesdays  9:30 AM

  • Zumbini
    Registration Required

    Wednesdays  9:30 & 10:30 AM

School Age Programs

  • Outdoor STEAM @ Lewis Park
    Registration Required

    Select Tuesdays  2:00 PM
    June 16 - Plant Science
    June 30 - Paper Airplane Science

  • Drama Camp
    Registration Required

    Fridays  9:30/10:30/11:30 AM

Visit our Children's page for full program details

Teens (Grades 6-12)

Summer Snack & Chat, Mondays, 4-5 PM, June 8 - July 27. For teens in grades 6-12.

Snack & Chat

Mondays  4:00-5:00 PM

June 8 - July 27

Teen Group Gaming. Tuesdays, June 9-July 28, 4-5 PM. For teens in grades 6-12.

Group Gaming

Tuesdays  4:00-5:00 PM

June 9 - July 28

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Summer Campaign. Wednesdays, June 10-July 29, 3:30-5:00 PM.

Teen D&D Summer Campaign

Registration Required

Wednesdays  3:30-5:00 PM

June 10 - July 29

2026 Summer Drama Camp. Fridays, June 12-July 24. Registration opens Monday, June 1 @8:00 AM

Drama Camp
Registration Required

Fridays  11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

June 12 - July 24

Teen Summer Camp. New activity every week! Thursdays, June 11-July 23, 4-5 PM.

Teen Summer Camp

Registration Required

Thursdays  4:00 - 5:00 PM

June 11 - Beaded Suncatcher Plants

June 18 - Guess That Soda

June 25 - Pride Party

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

Adults

Fundamentals of Family History. Tuesday, June 16, 6:30-7:30 PM.

Fundamentals of Family History

Tuesday, June 16 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Registration Required, Opens June 2

Commemorate America's 250th anniversary by celebrating our personal family histories! Learn how to launch your genealogy project with Wisconsin Historical Society genealogy librarian Rebecca Hopman.

Reserve Your Spot
Yoga with ZenEd. Chair Yoga, Tuesday, June 23, 6:30-7:15 PM. Mat Yoga, Tuesday, June 30, 6:30-7:15 PM.

Yoga with ZenEd

Chair Yoga Tues 6/23 | 6:30-7:15 PM

Mat Yoga Tues 6/30 | 6:30-7:15 PM

Registration Required, Opens June 9

Join ZenEd Wellness for chair and mat yoga sessions; choose one or both! Bring your own mat or towel if possible.


Find Your Zen
Know Your Village, a 6-part series with Village President Stephanie Brassington and village leaders

Know Your Village

Thursday, June 18th | 9:30-10:30 AM | Alberto Quiroga, Municipal Judge

Thursday, June 25th | 6:00-7:00 PM | Lee Igl, Public Works Director

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.

Recurring Adult Programs

  • Bridge Club - Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 PM (inside the library for June/July).

  • 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, June 3rd   6:30 PM

Marion Lane and the Midnight Murder

T. a. Willberg

Next Month: July 1st

The It Girl

by Ruth Ware

Wednesday Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, June 10th  2:00 PM

Fahrenheit 451

Ray Bradbury

Next Month: July 8th
The Marsh King's Daughter

by Karen Dionne

Visit our Adults page for more programs & services

Resource Highlight

Library of Things new CD/DVD/Cassette Player Kits

Our Library of Things continues to grow! We now offer CD, DVD, and cassette player kits to borrow. Each checks out for 14 days and is available first come, first served (no holds). Stop by the main desk or call for availability.

  • CD player includes Bluetooth compatibility to pair to speakers, headphones, car audio, as well as dual 3.5mm audio ports. Can also play TF cards and FM radio.
  • DVD player includes HDMI and RCA cables. Can also play CDs as well as MP3, WMA and JPEG files.
  • Cassette player can convert tapes to MP3 files or record audio (SD card required, not included).
Explore our full Library of Things collection!

Reading Recommendations

Tan banner featuring flowers on right side. Text: Ellen's Picks May 2026

City of Girls

Elizabeth Gilbert

Kin

Tayari Jones

Mad Mabel

Sally Hepworth

Read Ellen's full reviews
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Celebrate with these picks for adults, teens, and kids.
Find these titles in our catalog
LibraryReads. The June 2026 List is Here!
Cover of May 2026 Booklist Reader

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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