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/Monthly Programs and Special Programs pages.
Weekly/Monthly Programming
*Storytimes*
2025-2026 School Year Session: Sept 2, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Toddler Monday Storytime: Monday @ 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Baby Bounce: Tuesday @ 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Little Bodies, Big Feelings: Thursday @ 9:30 a.m.
*Zumbini*
Zumbini Session 1: Kalino Finds the Music
September 3 - November 5
Come sing a happy song at the library this fall. Join us this fall for Session 1 of Zumbini: Kalino Finds the Music. This program is a great bonding experience for families of young children.
Registration is required for this program.
Zumbini Session 2: Hili and the Dance
November 26 - February 11
It's a good good day, here we come to sing and play! Join us for our second session of Zumbini: Hili and the Dance. This program is a great bonding experience for families of young children.
Registration is required. No Zumbini Dec 24 and Dec 31
Registration is full. To Be added to the waiting list, please email youthservices [at] mcfarlandlibrary.org
Zumbini Session 3: TJ and His PJ's
February 18 - April 29
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.
Registration opens Monday, February 2 at 9:00am.
*Clubs*
Magic Tree House Book Club
2nd Tuesday of the Month @ 3:30 p.m.
This book club is open to students in grades K-2. We will share books from the Magic Tree House series as well as do an activity introducing that month's book. Books will be available to check out at each meeting. The book for the following month will be introduced and handed out.
September: Intro Meeting
October: Narwhal on a Sunny Night
November: Late Lunch With Llamas
December: Camp Time in California
January: Rhino's at Recess
February: Time of the Turtle King
March: Windy Night with Wild Horses
April: Hurry Up Houdini (Merlin Mission)
May: A Perfect Time for Pandas (Merlin Mission)
Lego Club
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month @ 3:30 p.m.
Calling all LEGO builders! The library will provide the blocks and you can do the building! LEGO Club starts with a few challenges and ends with free-building time.
No Lego Club 11/26/2025, 12/24/2025
Graphic Novels Book Club
3rd Tuesday of the Month @ 3:30 p.m.
This book club is designed for students in grades 3-5 that love graphic novels. We will be discussing a different graphic novel each month that is picked by the group. We will do different activities designed around the books we read.
Dungeons & Dragons Club
1st Tuesday of the Month @ 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
REGISTER HERE
Special Programs
PJ Storytimes
3rd Thursday of the Month @ 6:30 p.m.
Every month we will have a night time storytime featuring a special theme for families. Following the storytime program we have special crafts, snacks, and activities in the library.
October: Monster Storytime (Halloween)
November: Stuffed Animal Sleepover
December: Santa Storytime
January: Family Yoga Storytime
February - April: TBD
Special Storytime with Water Protector Misty Jackson
Thursday, November 20 @ 9:30 a.m.
Join us for a special storytime celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Water Protector Misty Jackson will be sharing books and a special water appreciation activity.
Craft-a-Palooza
Saturday, December 6 @ 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
Stop by the library during Winter Wonderland in the Village and make various crafts in the kid's area! There is fun for all ages with crafts for kids and teens, as well as take-and-make craft kits for adults. Enjoy the winter fun and make some crafts to get into the holiday spirit!
Silent Santa
Saturday, December 13 @ 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Visits with Santa can be overwhelming, especially for children with sensory sensitivities. The library is happy to offer a chance for children to visit with Santa in a less overwhelming environment. Families can register for a 15 minute time slot to visit with Santa in our community room with no loud music, no bright lights, and no crowds.
Noon Years Eve
Wednesday, December 31 @ 11:00 a.m.
Ring in the New Year at the library. We will have snacks, music, crafts, and a noon balloon drop. A great way to celebrate the new year with your family without staying up til midnight.
Reading Programs
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
500 Books Before Middle School
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 [at] mcfarlandlibrary.org (youthservices[at]mcfarlandlibrary[dot]org)