Adults

Previous Programs

Click HERE to see recordings of previous library programs, including Ron Larson's Cemetery Walking Tours, Project Home's Fall Maintenance, and more.

Special Programs

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The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held Thursday, March 14 through Saturday, March 16 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 the McFarland Library Used Book Sale

Thursday, March 14th, 9 AM-7 PM; Friday & Saturday, March 15th & 16th, 9 AM-4 PM

Find great bargains on fabulous used books & DVDs at the Friends of McFarland Library Used Book Sale!  Saturday is the bag sale: fill up a bag and make the donation of your choice.  Proceeds benefit the E.D. Locke Public Library.  Click here for more information.

 

 

 

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The Wisconsin Film Festival will be showing a Sneak Peek of their upcoming 2024 Film Festival.  It will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2-3:30 PM at E.D. Locke Public Library in the Library Community Room.  The image shows a beige movie screen with deep red curtains on both sides.  There are two "Coming Soon" Movie posters showing the 2024 Wisconsin Film Festival design in one and a box of popcorn wearing sunglasses in the other.

Wisconsin Film Festival Sneak Peek

Saturday, March 23, 2-3:30 PM

Join Wisconsin Film Festival staff as they present an exciting sampling of what’s to come at this year’s Festival!  This sneak peek is FREE and open to the public!  Click here for more information.

 

 

 

 

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Family Card Game day will be held Saturday, April 6th, from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Library Community Room.  Come for it all or drop in when you can.  Decks of cards and card games will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!

Family Card Game Day

Saturday, April 6, 10 AM - 2 PM

Join us for family card game day!  We'll provide decks of cards as well as card games.  You are welcome to bring your own, too!  Stay the whole time, or drop in when it works for you.   Click here for more information.

 

 

 

 

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There is a College Savings Program on Monday, April 8, 6:30-7:30 PM, in the Library Community Room.  Cheryl Rapp (College Investment Program Finance Officer, Office of Financial Capability with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions) will present information to teens and parents of teens who plan on pursuing a post-secondary education.  There is a picture of a little piggy bank wearing a graduation cap, surrounded by money.

College Savings Program

Monday, April 8, 6:30-7:30 PM

Cheryl Rapp, College Investment Program Finance Officer for the Office of Financial Capability, will present information for teens and parents of teens who plan on pursuing a post-secondary education.  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

April's Book: City of Dreams by Don Winslow

For general book club support, go here

 

 

 

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Afternoon Book Club

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

March's Book: Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

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

Bridge Club

1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 1 PM in the Library Community Room

 

 

 

 

 

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Family Game Days are typically the 2nd Saturday of every other month.  The slide is pink with a chess board, playing cards, dice, and board game path running across the background.

Family Game Days

Family Board Games are typically the 2nd Saturday of June, October, and February.  Family Card Games are typically the 2nd Saturday of August, December, and April.  The fun is 10 AM to 2 PM in the Library Community Room.

Other Events & Programs

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E.D. Locke Library Calendar

For the most current list of library programs

 

 

 

 

 

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

McFarland Bird Festival

Occurs annually on the second Saturday in May

 

 

 

 

 

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A group of people are clinking wine glasses as they sit down to a meal

Farm to Table Dinner

September 21, 2023

 

 

 

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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 21-24, 2023

 

Adult Summer Reading Program

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

Want help with Hoopla?  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!