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
*Summer Storytimes*
2025 Summer Session: June 2 - July 29
Outdoor Storytime @ Lewis Park: Monday @ 9:30 a.m.
Library Storytime: Tuesday @ 9:30 a.m.
*Zumbini*
Zumbini Session 4: No Way Jose
Registration required. Registration opens Monday, May 19 at 9:00 a.m.
*Summer School Age Weekly/Biweekly Programs*
Outdoor STEAM Programs
2nd and 4th Tuesdays @ 2:30 p.m.
Every other week there will be STEAM programming at Lewis Park. For programs that require registration, registration will open 2 weeks prior.
6/10 - Stormwater Exploration (No registration required.)
6/24 - Bird Houses (Registration required)
7/8 - "Going Buggy" Bug Program (Registration required)
7/23 - Game Building Workshop (Registration required)
Drama Camp
Fridays @ 9:30 a.m./10:30 a.m./11:30 a.m.
Things are getting dramatic this summer with our annual summer drama camp. We will work on different aspects of stagecraft and put together scenes for our grand finale presentation on July 24th. Registration is required and opens on Monday, June 2nd at 9:00am. No Drama Camp on July 4th.
Special Programs
*Summer Special Programs*
Summer Kick-Off Party: Gee Funny Farm
Friday, June 6 @ 5:30 p.m.
Get ready for a wild summer kick off celebration with the return of GEE Funny Farm animal educators. Animals of all shapes and sizes will be outside the library for all to meet and greet. Make it a full night by stopping by one of the food carts we will have on Milwaukee street for families to purchase food at.
Wesley Waffles
Thursday, June 12 @ 2:00 p.m.
Musician Wesley Waffles offers and engaging kids show like no other! With fun props, engaging music, and audience participation, people Love Wesley Waffles LIVE!
Smarty Pants Balloons
Thursday, June 26 @ 2:00 p.m.
The Magical World of Balloons is a theatrical style balloon stage show featuring tons of amazing magic, hilarious laugh out loud comedy and, of course, Sparty's award-winning, world's biggest baloon props.
Afternoon Movie: Dog Man
Thursday, July 3 @ 2:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon movie and popcorn. We will be showing the movie "Dog Man."
Zoozort
Thursday, July 10 @ 2:00 p.m.
A wildly unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some amazing animals and learn about them in a fun and exciting way! Arrive early - this program is VERY popular and once the room reaches capacity we will not be able to allow more people in. Doors will open 10 minutes before the program starts.
Novel Motion Circus
Thursday, July 17 @ 2:00 p.m.
The circus is headed our way! Alex and Becky with Novel Motion Circus will be joining us to share a circus performance and a juggling workshop.
Drama Camp Grand Finale
Thursday, July 24 @ 1:00 p.m./2:00 p.m./3:00 p.m.
Our summer drama camp students take to the stage to show the skills they have learned during our program. Each age group will perform a series of scenes and skits that they have worked on over the months of June and July. This will be a ticketed event.
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 [at] mcfarlandlibrary.org (youthservices[at]mcfarlandlibrary[dot]org)