Children's services at the E.D. Locke Public Library offers a wide variety of programming and materials for children ages 0-12 years. Program details available on the Weekly Program and Special Programs pages.
Weekly Programming
Storytimes
Winter Session December 4 - February 21
Toddler Monday Storytime: Monday @ 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Baby Bounce: Tuesday @ 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Little Bodies, Big Feelings: Thursday @ 9:30 a.m.
Zumbini Session 3: TJ and his PJs
Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
February 14 - May 1
Hey Ya! I'm happy when I sing, I'm happy when I move! Join us for our third session of Zumbini. Space is limited, registration is required. No Zumbini 2/21 and 4/17.
Registration is full for both sessions. To be placed on the waiting list, email youthservices@mcfarlandlibrary.org
Special Programs
Magic Tree House Book Club
Second Tuesday of the Month @ 3:30 p.m.
Grades K-3 exploring the Magic Tree House Book series. No registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons Club
First and Third Tuesday of the month @ 3:30 p.m.
Grades 4-6. First meeting is Tuesday, October 3 @ 3:30 p.m. Space is limited. Registration required.
Registration is full
Lego Club
Third Wednesday* of the Month @ 3:30 p.m.
Calling all builders in grades 3-5, join us on the third Wednesday of every month for our library Lego club. Each month we will have a Lego challenge that has you using your creativity and building skills.
Note - Due to the library being closed on April 17th, the April meeting will be on the 24th
PJ Storytime
Third Thursday of the Month @ 6:30 p.m.
Each month we have a family storytime at 6:30 p.m. March storytime will be a Music Storytime. April's storytime will be on the fourth Thursday of the month (April 25, 2024).
Spring Break Messy Munchkins
Friday, March 29 @ 9:00am - 11:00am
Join us for a morning of messy play. We will have shaving cream, finger paint, sensory bins, water play, and more. This is a drop in program so you may stop by any time during the program.
Not feeling well? Icy Roads?
Zoom Options Available
This winter/spring we are offering zoom options for Toddler Monday Storytime, Zumbini, Little Bodies Big Feelings, and PJ Storytime. To attend these programs virtually, email youthservices@mcfarlandlibrary.org by 9am the day of the program you wish to attend. For PJ Storytime, please email by 5:30pm the day of the program.
Reading Programs
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Summer Reading Program
If you need accommodations to attend our children's programs, please contact library staff at least 2 weeks prior. Phone: 608-838-9030 Email: youthservices@mcfarlandlibrary.org