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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 25th - Sunday, September 27th):
- Our parking lot and outside book drop will be closed. We hope to reopen both sometime Monday, September 28th. Handicapped parking will be available along Anthony 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
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Find great bargains on fabulous used books & DVDs at the Friends of McFarland Library Used Book Sale!
On Thursday, September 24, Friday, September 25, and Saturday, September 26, 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.
Proceeds benefit the E.D. Locke Public Library. Thank you for your support!
***Vintage and special books are priced as marked***
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.
- 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 28; need not be present to win.
- Trivia
Friday, September 25th from 5-7 PM
Head to the McFarland Lion's beer tent and test your trivia knowledge! Hosted by local resident and McFarland Choir Director Paul Gregg.
- On Your Bookmark...GO! 5k Run/Walk with Kids Dash
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Saturday, September 26, 2026
Run, walk, stroll, or dance at the E.D. Locke Public Library's 5th 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 baseball cap, 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 baseball cap 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 - an embroidered ball cap!Image