Children's services at the E.D. Locke Public Library offers a wide variety of programming and materials for children ages 0-12 years. Program details available on the Weekly Program and Special Programs pages.
Weekly Programming
Storytimes
Fall Session September 11 - November 21
Toddler Monday Storytime: Monday @ 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Baby Bounce: Tuesday @ 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Little Bodies, Big Feelings: Thursday @ 9:30 a.m.
Zumbini Session 2: Hili and the Dance
Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
It's a good good day, here we come to sing and play! Join us for our second session of Zumbini. Space is limited, registration is required.
Registration is full for both sessions. To be placed on the waiting list, email youthservices@mcfarlandlibrary.org
Special Programs
Magic Tree House Book Club
Second Tuesday of the Month @ 3:30 p.m.
Grades K-3 exploring the Magic Tree House Book series. No registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons Club
First and Third Tuesday of the month @ 3:30 p.m.
Grades 4-6. First meeting is Tuesday, October 3 @ 3:30 p.m. Space is limited. Registration required.
Registration is full
PJ Storytime
Third Thursday* of the Month @ 6:30 p.m.
Each month we have a family storytime at 6:30 p.m. November's storytime will be our annual Stuffed Animal Sleep Over. December's storytime will be a Santa storytime.
Silent Santa
Saturday, December 16
Visiting Santa can be overwhelming. This December the library is happy to offer a sensory friendly visit with Santa. Families can schedule a 15 minute visit with Santa. You can take pictures with Santa and visit without worries about loud noises, flashing lights, and crowds. Registration is required.
Register HERE
Not feeling well? Icy Roads?
Zoom Options Available
This winter/spring we are offering zoom options for Toddler Monday Storytime, Zumbini, Little Bodies Big Feelings, and PJ Storytime. To attend these programs virtually, email youthservices@mcfarlandlibrary.org by 9am the day of the program you wish to attend. For PJ Storytime, please email by 5:30pm the day of the program.
Reading Programs
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Summer Reading Program
If you need accommodations to attend our children's programs, please contact library staff at least 2 weeks prior. Phone: 608-838-9030 Email: youthservices@mcfarlandlibrary.org