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Pictured is the Teen Services website page banner. On the left are colorful letters sitting somewhat off kilter. It reads "Teen" in alternating blue and yellow colors, and "Services" in alternating red and pink. To the right of this is a cartoon yellow book with a smiley face surrounded by red, pink, yellow, and blue flowers. Above the book reads text saying "E.D. Locke Public Library", and below it "Grades 6-12"

E. D. Locke Public Library in McFarland, WI, offers many free events for teens. Our programs include crafts, games, book clubs, Dungeons & Dragons, crochet club, STEAM events, and volunteer opportunities. Come hang out at your McFarland library!

 

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Pictured is a green grassy background with small illustrations of dandelions. Text reads "Summer Reading Challenge 2026, June 1 - August 31, Sign up for the summer reading challenge and enter to win prizes! mcfarlandlibrary.beanstack.org. Pictured to the right of the text is a QR code leading to the Beanstack landing page.

Weekly/ Monthly Programs

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On top of a brown paper-like, wrinkled background are scattered images of snacks in a sketch-like style. Amongst the snack images is a line drawing of three people chatting and playing a video games. Black and blue text in the center of the image reads "Grades 6-12 Snack & Chat, Every Monday, 4:00 - 5:00 pm"

SNACK & CHAT

Every Monday (Starting September 14)

4:00 - 5:00 pm

This program is all about two things (and you'll never guess what they are).Head to the library every Monday in to pick up a snack and socialize while making crafts, playing games, or doing whatever you'd like! All teens entering grades 6-12 are welcome to attend!

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Pictured is a background of purple crocheted yarn. In the foreground in bright yellow text reads "Teen Crochet Club" with two crocheted pink stars on either side of the word "club". In the bottom left is a pink yarn ball with the E.D. Locke Public Library Logo on top. In the top right of the image is another pink yarn ball. On top of this, in purple font, reads "All skill levels welcome!"

Crochet Club

Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday

4:00 - 5:00pm

Want to relax and make something with your own two hands? Go analog and join us for Teen Crochet Club! Bring your own project or use provided materials to make beautiful crocheted creations. All skill levels are welcome; come in and join the fun!

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A library of books on a dark background; on top of this, a lamp produces a warm yellow light. Under this light, in the center, a girl with pigtail braids is pictured serenely reading an orange book. To her right and left are white boxes with text.

Unbook Club

1st Thursday of the month*

4:00 - 5:00 pm

What's Un-Book Club? A book club with no assigned reading; come share your current or favorite read with like- minded book lovers! Not reading anything? Come enjoy a hot beverage and share whatever you'd like! At each meeting, we will also read the first chapter of a YA book, and, if you decide you like what you hear, you will have the opportunity to take that book home and keep reading.

*No meeting in September

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A slide advertising teen hangout: "Teen Hangout" written in neon green text on top of a burgundy background. Bottom right is a group of teenagers smiling for the camera; the image is tinted pink and given a neon green outline. Other text in both pink and neon green reads "Grades 6-12, every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 4 - 5 pm, Stop in and chill!"

 

Teen Hangout

2nd and 4th Thursday of the month

4:00 - 5:00 pm

Are you a teen? Do you need a place to hang out and decompress after school? We’ve got you covered! Make your way to the library for a relaxed Teen Hangout with space to do a craft, play games, or simply chill with your friends. Snacks are provided.

*No Teen Hangout on September 24th; enjoy the library's Used Book Sale instead!

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A slide advertising Teen STEAM: an orange background with a bubble-like texture. To the left, dark blue text reads "Teen STEAM, new projects every month!" on top of a pink blob shape. To the right, text reads "September Activity: Storm Drain Removal Challenge" on top of a picture of a young boy seemingly trying to remove something from a fake storm drain made from a recycling bin with a cardboard cutout on top.

Teen STEAM

3rd Thursday of the month

4:00 - 5:00 pm

Experiments, robotics, and other projects to come in our monthly Teen STEAM program! STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, so there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy! Join us once a month for a new project where teens can try new things and problem solve with friends.

Fall Projects:

September: Storm Drain Retrieval Challenge

October: Murder Mystery in a Bag

November: Tech Take Apart

December: Sew a Corner Bookmark!

 

 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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Vintage-style drawings of a popcorn bucket, chip bowl, soda cup, and film reel are scattered on a green background. Layered on top of these images to the right is a Zootopia 2 movie poster. To the left of this reads the text "Family Movie Night, Thursday, August 20th, 6:30 PM @ Lewis Park". At the bottom right hand corner are the colorful book logo for the E.D. Locke Public Library and the logo for the McFarland RADAR Coalition, three black silhouettes of people with arms interlocked.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT AT LEWIS PARK

Thursday, August 20th

6:30 pm

Our annual Family Movie Night is back! Grab your blankets and chairs and join us for an evening showing of Zootopia 2 at Lewis Park!

Seating is first come first serve, and you should bring your own seating arrangements as we will be setup on the grass.

Come early to enjoy free Kona Ice and popcorn* from 5:00 - 6:30 PM!

* While supplies last

This event is sponsored by E.D. Locke Public Library and the McFarland RADAR Coalition

 

 

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Teen Zine banner

Contribute to our teen zine!

Submit your work to the teen zine!
We are looking for teens to contribute visual art, creative writing, reviews, or other works that showcase your creativity and ideas. Do you want to show off something your proud of? Submit it for the zine!

Submit your work HERE

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

 

 📖Need something to read?📖→ Request a Young Adult Book Bundle!

 

📝Want to share your thoughts on a book?📝 → Write a Young Adult Book Review!

 

📰Want new titles?📰→ Subscribe to the Teen Scene Newsletter!

 

Questions? Contact the teen librarian at teenservices [at] mcfarlandlibrary.org (teenservices[at]mcfarlandlibrary[dot]org)