Adults

Previous Programs

We are fortunate to have McFarland Cable come and record some of our programs!  Click HERE to see recordings of some previous library programs, including Ron Larson's Cemetery Walking Tours, Project Home's Fall Maintenance, author visits, and more.

For unedited, live streamed versions of these programs and more, please visit our YouTube channel.

Special Programs

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The summer reading program, "Level Up at Your Library," is June 1 - August 31.

Summer Reading Program 2025

June 1 - August 31

Level Up at Your Library this summer!  Keep track of your reading and activities online at mcfarlandlibrary.beanstack.org or download the Beanstack Tracker app on your phone or tablet.  Win tickets when you complete badges, and enter those tickets into awesome prizes.

Click here for more information.

 

 

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We're having a Family Game Night on Tuesday, August 5.  It's 4-8 PM in the Library Community Room.  Light refreshments will be provided.  Stay the whole time, or drop in when it works for you!

Family Game Night

Tuesday, August 5, 4-8 PM

You can't have a summer reading program entitled "Level Up at Your Library" without a proper game night!  Light refreshments will be provided. Bring in a donation (money or food) for the food pantry, and receive a ticket to enter into a prize drawing for a free game!  

Click here for more information.

 

 

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Come and create your own fabric flower pot on Saturday, August 9th, 9:30-11:30 AM.  Registration is required and opens July 25.

Fabric Flower Pots

Saturday, August 9, 9:30-11:30 AM

Join community members LaDon and Diane as they lead us through creating fabric flower pots! All materials will be provided. 

Space is limited; registration is required and opens Friday, July 25.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ZenEd Wellness is coming to E.D. Locke to lead a program entitled "Thriving in the Second Half of Life" on Wednesday, August 13, 6:45-7:45 PM.  Registration is required and opens July 30 at mcfarlandlibrary.org

Thriving in the Second Half of Life

Wednesday, August 13, 6:45-7:45 PM

Join us as we explore the power of positive psychology by examining strengths and values to pursue your dreams in midlife and beyond.  Space is limited; registration is required and opens July 30.

Click here for more information.

 

 

 

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Our first ever puzzle competition is happening Tuesday, August 19, 6-8 PM in the Library Community Room.  Registration is required and opens Monday, August 4.

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Tuesday, August 19, 6-8 PM

Join us for a fun night of puzzling!  Get a team together of 2-4 people to test your puzzling skills in a fun competition.  Space is limited; registration is required and opens here Monday, August 4.

Click here for more information.

 

 

 

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Join the library on Thursday, August 28 from 5:30-7:30 PM for an all-ages event.  It will be held at Discovery Garden park.  We will have food trucks, face-painting, lawn games, Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, and music!    Generously sponsored by Friends of McFarland Library.

End of Summer Bash

Thursday, August 28, 5:30-7:30 PM

Let's end our summer in style!  Join the library on Thursday, August 28 from 5:30-7:30 PM for an all-ages event.  It will be held at Discovery Garden Park.  We will have food trucks, face-painting, lawn games, ice cream, and music!  Generously sponsored by Friends of McFarland Library.

Click here for more information.

Monthly Programs

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Mystery Book Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM in the Library Community Room.  New Sleuths are always welcome

Mystery Book Club

1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Library Community Room

August's Book: My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

NEW: Check out Murdle- your daily dose of deductive reasoning!

For general book club support, go here

 

 

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Summer reading

Afternoon Book Club

2nd Wednesday of each month at 2 PM in the Library Community Room

August's Book: Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips

For general book club support, go here

 

 

 

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Craft Club

3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Library Community Room

 

 

 

 

 

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CONVERSACIONES EN ESPANOL FLYER: FIRST/THIRD SATURDAYS FROM 11AM-NOON

Conversaciones en Espaňol

Join us the first and third Saturdays of the month for an hour-long informal conversation in Spanish.  Each meeting will have a number of suggested topics to discuss and attendees should have at least a basic ability to carry out simple conversations in Spanish.  This is not a teaching class.  

Click here for more information.

 

 

 

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Join us as we work our way through our second adult D & D campaign.   The first session is Monday, July 21. Players are encouraged to bring personal devices to use D&D Beyond, although paper sheets will be provided.   Space is limited; registration is required and opens July 7.

D&D for Adults

New campaign starts July 21!  We met the 3rd Monday of the month from 5:15-7:30 in the Library Community Room.  Registration is FULL.

Click here for more information.

 

 

 

 

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A person is holding playing cards in their hand for a game of Bridge

Bridge Club

Every Thursday from 12:30-2:30 PM

Everyone is welcome, and no registration is required.

Please note: we will be meeting in the library proper for June and July.  

 

 

 

 

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Family Game Days are typically the 2nd Saturday of September, November, February, and April in the Library Community Room.

Family Game Days

Family Game Days are typically the the 2nd Saturday of September, November, February, and April.  The fun is 10 AM to 2 PM in the Library Community Room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Reading Program

Other Events & Programs

 

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The McFarland Bird Festival supports birds and bird-watching in the village of McFarland.

McFarland Bird Festival

May 10, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

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The image for the McFarland Community Festival shows interlocking semi-circles on the edge of a circle.  Each semi circle is a different shade of the spectrum.

McFarland Community Festival

September 26-28, 2025

 

 

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E.D. Locke Library Calendar

For the most current list of library programs

 

 

 

Offered Services

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Book-A-Librarian

Make one-on-one appointments for basic technology and computer help, getting started with Libby, and more.

 

 

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Exam Proctoring

 

 

 

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Research, Information, & Database Assistance

Deciding which refrigerator to purchase next?  Looking for a new recipe to try?  We can help you navigate our many online resources.

 

 

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Job Search Resources & Support

 

 

 

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Reading Suggestions, Book Videos, & Book Bundles

 

 

 

Many of these services can be offered virtually. Call 608-838-9030 to inquire about an appointment. Don't see what you're looking for? Check our general Library Services page, or give us a call!