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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ImpactLife Mobile Blood Drive. Give Blood. Save a Life. May 30, 2025, 1pm-4pm, Community Room McFarland Public Library. Register here: (QR code). Or email: smurthy@impactlive.org. Appointments preferred. Eligibility questions: https://www.bloodcenter.org/donate/donor/requirements-faq/

ImpactLife Blood Drive

Friday, May 30, 1-4 PM

Donate and get a choice of an electronic gift card, a charitable donation to a Good Giving Partner or bonus points to the rewards store!  Appointments preferred.  FAQs regarding eligibility:  https://www.bloodcenter.org/donate/donor/requirements-faq/.  Please be sure to eat before your donation and bring a photo ID.  

Click here for more information.

 

 

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The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held Thursday, June 5 through Saturday, June 7 in the Library Community Room.  It runs 9 AM to 7 PM Thursday and 9 AM to 4 PM Friday and Saturday.  There is a bag sale on Saturday.

Friends of McFarland Library Used Book Sale

Thursday, June 5-Saturday, June 7, 9 AM-7 PM (Thursday), 9 AM-4 PM (Friday & Saturday)

Find great bargains on fabulous used books & DVDs at the Friends of McFarland Library Used Book Sale!  Cash is encouraged.  

Click here for more information.

 

 

 

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Wisconsin wills 101. Free learning session hosted by attorneys. Wednesday, June 11, 5:30-7:30pm, Library Community Room. Registration is required and opens May 28 on our website.

Wisconsin Wills 101

Wednesday, June 11, 5:30-7:30 PM

Small Axe Cooperative presents Wisconsin Wills 101, a free learning session for the general public hosted by attorneys. In this program, they'll be teaching you what a will is, how to make one, and how to use other essential end-of-life planning tools such as power of attorney and final disposition directives.  Space is limited; registration is required and will be available starting May 28.

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

June's Book: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

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

May 2025:  Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
June's Book: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

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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Ad for Conversaciones en Espanol

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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D&D for Adults happens the 3rd Monday of each Monday.  Our next session is Monday, April 21, 5:15-7:30 PM in the back of the library.  Registration is FULL.

D&D for Adults

3rd Monday of the month from 5:15-7:30 in the Library Community Room.  Registration is required; this campaign is currently 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.  There is no Bridge Club on June 19th, as we're closed for Juneteenth.

 

 

 

 

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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

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Adventure begins at your library. E.D. Locke Public Library Summer Reading Program June 1 - August 31.

Summer Reading Program (2024)

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!