E. D. Locke Public Library in McFarland, WI, offers many free events for babies and children. We offer storytimes, Zumbini, book clubs, LEGO club, Dungeons & Dragons club, crafting lessons, and even the chance to read to a dog! Program details available on the Weekly/Monthly Programs and Special Programs pages.
Weekly/Monthly Programming
*Storytimes*
August 31 - April 29
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*
Zumbini Session 1: Kalino Finds the Music
Wednesdays - September 2 - November 11 @ 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Come sing a happy song with Ms. Heather this fall/winter in Zumbini. This program is full of singing, dancing, and fun.
Registration is required.
Registration opens on Monday, August 17 @ 9:00 a.m.
Zumbini Session 2: Hili and the Dance
Wednesdays - November 18 - February 3 @ 9:30 a.m. & 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: Hili and the Dance.
Registration is required.
Registration opens on Monday, November 2 @ 9:00 a.m.
Zumbini Session 3: TJ and his PJs
Wednesdays - February 10 - April 28 @ 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Hey Ya! I'm happy when I sing, I'm happy when I move! Join us for our third session of Zumbini.
Registration is required.
Registration opens on Monday, January 25 @ 9:00 a.m.
*Monthly Programs*
September - May
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.
9/8 - Intro Meeting
10/13 - Dinosaurs Before Dark
11/10 - The Knight at Dawn
12/8 - Mummies in the Morning
1/12 - Pirates Past Noon
2/9 - Night of the Ninjas
3/9 - Afternoon in the Amazon
4/13 - Sunset of the Sabertooth
5/11 - Midnight on the Moon
Lego Club
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month @ 3:30 p.m.
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. Titles to be decided at the first meeting on September 15.
D&D Club
4th Tuesday of the Month @ 3:30 p.m.
This club is for students in grades 3-5 who are new or have been playing Dungeons & Dragons for a while. Each session we will meet for a 1.5 hours.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 8 at 9:00 a.m.
Special Programs
PJ Storytimes
3rd Thursday of the Month @ 6:30 p.m.
PJ Storytime returns this fall. Each program will have an all ages storytime around a theme followed by crafts and snacks in the library.
September: Back to School
October: Halloween
November: Superhero Stuffed Animal Sleepover
December: Santa
January: Family Yoga
Feb - April - TBD
On Your Bookmark...GO! 5K Run/Walk with Kids Dash
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Kids Dash @ 8:30 a.m.
5K Run/Walk @ 9:00 a.m.
Run, walk, or dance your way through the course and enjoy post-race refreshments. Strollers and dogs are allowed. Children may register for a fun obstacle dash or dash with 1/4 mile fun run. Parents may join in at no additional cost.
All proceeds support library programming.
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)