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Family Game Day

Saturday, September 12 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop in for screen free fun! We'll provide a variety of new and classic board and card games, or bring your own. Bring a food pantry donation for a chance to win a free game!

On Your Bookmark...Go! 5K Run/Walk & Kids Dash

Saturday, September 26th

8:30 AM Kids Dash | 9:00 AM 5K Run/Walk

Run, walk, stroll, or dance at the E.D. Locke Public Library's 5th annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids Dash! Kids can participate in our obstacle course with or without an additional 1/4 mile run around the library building. Strollers and dogs welcome in the 5K Run/Walk. All participants will receive a baseball hat. Proceeds benefit the library.

Friday, September 25th - Sunday, September 27th

The library will have a front row seat to the McFarland Community Festival! Stop by for food, rides, vendors, live music, bingo, trivia, parade, and more! 

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

• Our parking lot and outside book drop will be closed. We hope to reopen both sometime Monday, September 28th.

• Handicapped parking will be available on Long Street.

• Holds will not expire and we no longer charge overdue fines.

Festival Weekend Library Events

Friends Used Book Sale

Thursday, September 24th | 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Friday, September 25th & Saturday, September 26th | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Find great bargains on used books and DVDs. On Saturday, fill a bag and name your price. All proceeds benefit our library!

Friends 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser

Support the library by participating in the Friends 50/50 Raffle. Tickets are available now at the library for $5/each or 5 for $20. Winner will be drawn Monday, September 28th; need not be present to win.

Festival Trivia

Friday, September 26th | 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Head to the festival main tent and test your trivia knowledge! Hosted by McFarland High School choir director Paul Gregg.

Kids

PJ Storytime: Back to School

Thursday, September 17 | 6:30 PM

Join us each month for an all ages themed storytime followed by crafts and snacks in the library.

100 Books Before Graduation

Take the challenge, track your reading, and earn prizes! Graphic novels, audiobooks, assigned school reading, and even fanfiction counts.

Recurring Teen Programs

(Starting Thursday, September 10th)

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

• Teen Crochet Club - 1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 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

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

Bamboo Son: Author Talk with Pao Lor, PhD

Thursday, September 10 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Dr. Pao Lor, professor of education at UW-LaCrosse, shares his lived experience of the Hmong people moving from Laos in the 1960s and 1970s to become part of the American and global landscape. Attendees will receive a FREE copy of his book.

Know Your Village

Friday, September 4th | 9:30-10:30 AM | Chris Dennis, McFarland Fire & Rescue

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.

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

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