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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Family Game Day will be held Saturday, November 9, from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Library Community Room.  Come for it all or drop in when you can.  Games will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!

Family Game Day

Saturday, November 9, 10 AM - 2 PM

We'll provide oldies but goodies, as well as newer go-to games.  You are welcome to bring your own, too!  Stay the whole time, or drop in when it works for you.  Light refreshments will be provided.  See you then!

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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Chad Lewis is coming to present on "Gangster History of Wisconsin" Thursday, November 14 at 6 PM.  This program will be live streamed and recorded for those who cannot attend in person

Gangster History of Wisconsin

Thursday, November 14, 6-7 PM

Put on your zoot suit and follow in the footsteps of America's most infamous gangsters as Chad Lewis, researcher, author, and lecturer, shows us how those gangsters turned WI into their personal crime vacation land.  

This program will be live streamed and recorded for those who cannot attend in person.

 

Click here for more information.

 

 

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McFarland Caring Quilts Reception & Gallery Opening will be Saturday, November 16, 10 AM-12 PM at E.D. Locke Public Library.  Coffee and pastries will be provided, a short presentation will occur at 10:30, and there will be door prizes.  No registration; bring your friends and family!

McFarland Caring Quilts Gallery Opening & Reception

Saturday, November 16, 10 AM - 12 PM

We are excited to show off the fruits of YOUR labor with a gallery opening and reception.  Stop by the library community room to grab some coffee and pastries, and sign up to win a door prize.  Listen to a short presentation at 10:30, recognizing the hard work and dedication of the people of McFarland.  Walk through the library to see all the quilts made by YOU and for YOUR community members in need.

 

Click here for more information.

 

 

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The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held Thursday, December 5 through Saturday, December 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, December 5, 9 AM - 7 PM; Friday, December 6 & Saturday, December 7, 9 AM - 4 PM

Find great bargains on fabulous used books & DVDs at the Friends of McFarland Library Used Book Sale!  Prices vary on Thursday and Friday for adult books.  Saturday is the bag sale: fill up a bag and make the donation of your choice.  Proceeds benefit the E.D. Locke Public Library. Thank you for your support!

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

November's Book: Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon

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

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

November's Book Club:  Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman

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

Bridge Club

NEW: Starting Thursday, August 1, Bridge Club will meet weekly.

Everyone is welcome, and no registration is required.

 

 

 

 

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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 11, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

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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 27-29, 2024

 

 

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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!