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
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.
Metal-smithing Workshop
Wednesday, June 25, 5:30-7:30 PM
Members of the Wisconsin Metalsmiths will be on hand demonstrating their techniques and skills, and will teach you how to produce your own wearable items or useful objects of art. Walk away from the workshop with something that is uniquely yours! Space is limited; registration is required and will open Thursday, June 12 at mcfarlandlibrary.org. This program is sponsored by Beyond the Page, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Madison Community Foundation.
Click here for more information.
An Evening with Pocket Vinyl
Tuesday, July 1, 4-5 PM Comic Workshop, 6:30-7:30 PM Performance
Join us for an exciting evening with Pocket Vinyl! They are a full time touring band from New London, CT, who recently wrote a graphic novel memoir called How to Completely Lose Your Mind: A Graphic Novel Memoir of One Indie Band's Attempt to Break a World Record. They are stopping at E.D. Locke on their Summer 2025 book/performance tour!
Click here for more information.
McFarland Historical Walking Tours
Exchange Street Landmarks Walking Tour: Thursday, July 10, 6:30-8 PM
Norwegian Immigration Cemetery Tour: July 24, 6:30-8 PM
We're lucky to have Ron Larson come back to the library and do what he does best: teach us about McFarland history! Both tours begin at E.D. Locke Public Library.
Click here for more information.
Adult D&D One-Shot
Saturday, July 12, 1:30-4 PM
Avast ye! Will ye sign on, lads 'n lasses, fer a one-shot D&D adventure?! We be headed t' the high seas, 'n who knows wha' kind o' dreaded scallywags may cross our paths!
Skewer here fer more scuttlebutt, matey!
Monthly Programs
Mystery Book Club
1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Library Community Room
July's Book: The Last Precinct by Patricia Cornwell
NEW: Check out Murdle- your daily dose of deductive reasoning!
For general book club support, go here
Afternoon Book Club
2nd Wednesday of each month at 2 PM in the Library Community Room
July 2025: Astrophysics for People in Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson
August's Book: Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips
For general book club support, go here
Craft Club
3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Library Community Room
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.
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.
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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.
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
Summer Reading Program
Other Events & Programs
McFarland Bird Festival
May 10, 2025
McFarland Community Festival
September 26-28, 2025
E.D. Locke Library Calendar
For the most current list of library programs
Offered Services
Book-A-Librarian
Make one-on-one appointments for basic technology and computer help, getting started with Libby, and more.
Exam Proctoring
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.
Job Search Resources & Support
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!