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
Winter Session December 4 - February 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 3: TJ and his PJs
Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
February 14 - May 1
Hey Ya! I'm happy when I sing, I'm happy when I move! Join us for our third session of Zumbini. Space is limited, registration is required. No Zumbini 2/21 and 4/17.
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
Lego Club
Third Wednesday* of the Month @ 3:30 p.m.
Calling all builders in grades 3-5, join us on the third Wednesday of every month for our library Lego club. Each month we will have a Lego challenge that has you using your creativity and building skills.
Note - Due to the library being closed on April 17th, the April meeting will be on the 24th
PJ Storytime
Third Thursday of the Month @ 6:30 p.m.
Each month we have a family storytime at 6:30 p.m. March storytime will be a Music Storytime. April's storytime will be on the fourth Thursday of the month (April 25, 2024).
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