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WEEKLY PROGRAMS
SNACK & CHAT
Every Monday
4 - 5 PM
Need a snack and a place to hang out after school? Join us every week for crafts, games, conversation, and, of course, SNACKS!
BECOME A LIBRARY VOLUNTEEN!
meetings every 3rd Tuesday of the month
5 - 6 PM
Want to earn volunteer hours and have fun along the way? Volunteer at the library and join the library VolunTeens! Library VolunTeens help with events at the library, planning and decisions for teen programs, and contribute to our Teen Zine! Anyone in grades 6-12 is welcome to be a VolunTeen. :)
UNBOOK CLUB
FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
4 - 5 PM
Don't have time for another required read? No problem! Join us at our teen UnBook Club once a month to talk about any and all books and find your next great read! Every meeting we discuss what we're reading/ have read recently, do a related craft, and have a YA storytime where we vote on a new YA book and listen to the first chapter together. All are welcome!
teen hangout
Thursday, September 11
4 - 5 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.
TEEN S.T.E.A.M.
3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
4 - 5 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!
Monthly projects:
September - DIY Flip Books
teen dungeons & dragons
every 2nd and 4th Saturday
10 AM - 12 PM
Calling all adventurers! Join us for a new D&D campaign this fall with new characters, monsters, and more!
Registration required; space is limited. Registration opens Friday, August 29th @ 9 A.M.
*No D&D on September 27th and December 27th
We will be located at the Municipal Center across the street (Conference Room A) for the duration of this campaign. :)
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Special Programs
END OF SUMMER BASH
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28TH
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Let's end our summer in style with an all-ages End of Summer Bash! It will be held at Discovery Garden Park. We will have food trucks, face-painting, lawn games, ice cream, and music!
Find more information by clicking the link above!
Generously sponsored by Friends of McFarland Library
from stress to strategy: what matters for college planning and admissions
Thursday, September 11
6:00 PM
The college landscape has changed and for many families it feels more confusing than ever. Join Independent Educational Consultant Mark Mastalski at E.D. Locke Public Library for an engaging and informative session designed specifically for parents of college-curious and college-bound students who want to better understand today’s college landscape.
Find more details about what this program will cover HERE.
Library 5K Run/Walk with Kids Dash
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Run, walk, stroll, or dance at the E.D. Locke Public Library's fourth annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids Dash.
8:30am Kids Dash
9:00am 5k Run/Walk
Find more information by clicking the link!
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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!