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July 2026

- Summer Reading Program

- Storytimes & Family Performers

- Teen Programming

- Adult Programming

- Know Your Village

- Libby Reads Digital Book Club

- 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

There's still time to join! 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!
Closed for Independence Day Saturday July 4th

The library will be closed for Independence Day on Saturday, July 4th. 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

Kids

Afternoon Movie. Thursday, July 2 @ 2:00 PM. Zootopia 2

Afternoon Movie: Zootopia 2

Thursday, July 2 | 2:00 PM

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Ocean Odyssey & Sting Ray Tanks. Thursday, July 9 @ 2:00 p.m.

National Mississippi River Museum

Thursday, July 9 | 2:00 PM

Family Yoga. Thursday, July 16 @ 2:00 p.m.

Family Yoga

Thursday, July 16 | 2:00 PM

Magic Morgan & Liliana. Thursday, July 23 @ 2:00 PM

Magic Morgan & Liliana

Thursday, July 23 | 2:00 PM

Summer PJ Storytime: Moon and Stars Storytime. Thursday, July 16 @ 6:30 pm

Summer PJ Storytime:
Moon and Stars

Thursday, July 16 | 6:30 PM

Books, songs, activities & crafts!

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
    July 14 - Bubble & Slime Science
    July 28 - Flower Science

  • Drama Camp Grand Finale
    Friday, July 30  1:00/2:00/3:00 PM

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

Through 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

Through July 28

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

July 2 - BFF Portraits

July 9 - Cornhole Tournament

July 16 - Book Bricks

July 23 - Herbology Class

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

Adults

Gardening with Native Plants, Thursday, July 9, 6:30-7:30 PM, Library Community Room.

Gardening with Native Plants

Thursday, July 9 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Registration Required

UW-Extension Teaching Garden Tour. Thurs, July 23, 6-7 PM @ the Teaching Garden

UW-Extension Garden Tour

Thursday, July 23 | 6:00-7:00 PM

Registration Required, Opens 7/10

Veterans of McFarland Cemetery Walking Tour. Monday, July 27, 6:30-8 PM. Lower McFarland Cemetery.

Veterans Cemetery Walking Tour

Monday, July 27 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Registration Required, Opens 7/13

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How to Be a D&D Dungeon Master

Tuesday, July 28 | 6:00-7:30 PM

Registration Required, Opens 7/14

Know Your Village July-October dates

Know Your Village

Thursday, July 16th | 9:30-10:30 AM | Dean Knetter, Communications Manager/PIO

Wednesday, July 29th | 6:00-7:00 PM | Aaron Tarnutzer, District Administrator & Meghan Fessler, School Board President

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, July 1st   6:30 PM

The It Girl

Ruth Ware

Next Month: August 5th

The Talented Mr. Ripley

by Patricia Highsmith

Wednesday Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, July 8th  2:00 PM

The Marsh King's Daughter

Karen Dionne

Next Month: August 12th
Northwoods

by Amy Pease

Visit our Adults page for more programs & services

Resource Highlight

Libby Reads, 09 Jul 2026 - 23 Jul 2026, I See You've Called In Dead by John Kenney

Libby Reads is a digital book club connecting readers to the same ebook & audiobook at the same time - no waitlists, no holds, and totally free! The latest featured title is 'I See You've Called in Dead' by John Kenney and will be availabe from July 9 - 23 through the Libby app.


Find information on a live Q&A with the author, join the discussion, and explore more book club extras at libbylife.com

Join Libby Reads

Reading Recommendations

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All the Sinners Bleed

S. A. Cosby

The Night We Met

Abby Jimenez

Life: A Love Story

Elizabeth Berg

King Sorrow

Joe Hill

Read Ellen's full reviews & find these titles in our catalog
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Explore and place holds in our catalog
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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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