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The library will be at the heart of all the action during the McFarland Community Festival! Check out our events below and visit mcfarlandcommunityfestival.org for the full festival schedule and other information. Other important notes during festival weekend (Friday, September 26th - Sunday, September 28th):
- Our parking lot and outside book drop will be closed. We hope to reopen both sometime Monday, September 30th. Handicapped parking will be available along Long Street, but please allow extra time to find parking during this time or walk/bike to the library if you're able!
- Holds will not expire.
- We no longer have overdue fines, so you can return items after the festival worry free!
Thank you for your cooperation and we hope to see you at the festival!
- Friends of the Library Book Sale
Find great bargains on fabulous used books & DVDs at the Friends of McFarland Library Used Book Sale!
On Thursday, September 25, Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27, visit the library's community room to shop the sale. The sale runs from 9 AM - 7 PM on Thursday, and 9 AM - 4 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Prices:
Thursday's prices:
- Adult Hardcover: $3.00, Adult Paperback: $1.00
- Children's Hardcover: $1.00
- Children's Paperback: $0.50
- DVDs: $0.50
Friday's prices:
- Adult Hardcover: $2.00 Adult Paperback: $0.50
- Children's Hardcover: $1.00
- Children's Paperback: $0.50
- DVDs: $0.50
Saturday is the bag sale. Fill up your bag and make the donation of your choice.
Proceeds benefit the E.D. Locke Public Library. Thank you for your support!
- On Your Bookmark...GO! 5k Run/Walk with Kids Dash
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Saturday, September 27, 2025
Run, walk, stroll, or dance at the E.D. Locke Public Library's 4rd Annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids Dash.
There are four ways that you can participate:
Kids' Obstacle Dash @ 8:30 a.m.
Children may register for a fun obstacle run down Milwaukee St. Dash through bubbles, skip between cones, limbo, and more! Each registered participant will receive a hat and medal. Parents may join in at no additional cost.
Kids' Obstacle Dash with 1/4 Mile Run @ 8:30 a.m. (immediately after the dash-only participants)
This year we are offering a challenge for our older children participants. They can add a 1/4 mile run to their obstacle dash. We will start with a run around the library followed by a lap through our obstacle course. Each registered participant will receive a hat and medal. Parents may join in at no additional cost.
5K Run/Walk @ 9:00 a.m.
Lace up your shoes and run, walk, or dance your way through the course. Each participant will receive a knitted beanie, bib, professional timing, and more. Strollers and dogs are allowed.
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Run or walk at your own time by choosing our virtual option. You will be able to pick up your knitted beanie and bib during packet pick up or after the event at the library.
All proceeds from the event benefit the E.D. Locke Public Library.
This year's swag - a rainbow knit beanie! picture coming soon
- McFarland Historical Markers Walking Tours
Local historian Ron Larson will be leading us through two different walking tours. The first one is Saturday, September 27, 10:30-12 PM. This one will take us down Exchange Street. The second is 1-2:30 PM. This one focuses on historical markers on Main, Wisconsin, and Brodhead. For each walk, we will meet at the library's front entrance. Please wear good walking shoes and weather appropriate attire. Registration is required and can be found here starting September 12.
- Trivia
Friday, September 26th from 5:00pm - 6:30pm.
Head to the festival main tent and test your trivia knowledge! Hosted by local resident and Jeopardy! 3-time champion Patrick Fernan.
- 50/50 Raffle
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Support the library by participating in our 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser. Purchase raffle tickets at the library for $5 each or $20 for 5.
Cash or check is encouraged (please make checks out to "Friends of McFarland Library"). The winner receives 50% of the total amount raised, and the other 50% goes to the Friends of the McFarland Library.
Drawing will be held Monday, September 29; need not be present to win.