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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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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!

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A neon blue slide with black border. Centered in neon green text reads "Become a VolunTeen!". In the bottom left hand corner, two teens stand smiling next to a table with an E.D. Locke Public Library tablecloth.

BECOME A VOLUNTEEN!

Monthly Meetings 

5:00 - 6:00pm

Want to earn volunteer hours, help the library, and have fun? Become a library VolunTeen! 

VolunTeens assist with library programs and give ideas for future library programs and offerings. Anyone in grades 6-12 is welcome to become a VolunTeen. Attend a meeting to find out more! By attending a meeting, you automatically earn 1 volunteer hour.

Upcoming Meeting Dates: September 30, October 28, November 24, & December 29

 

 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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On Your Bookmark...Go!

Library 5K Run/ Walk with Kids Dash

Saturday, September 26

Run, walk, stroll, or dance at the E.D. Locke Public Library's fifth annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids Dash.  
8:30am Kids Dash
9:00am 5k Run/Walk

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“Twilight” interactive movie screening poster for teens, Friday, October 16, from 5:15–7:15 pm, with registration required. Find more information at mcfarlandlibrary.org/teen-after-hours-2

AFTER HOURS: TWILIGHT INTERACTIVE MOVIE SCREENING

Friday, October 16

5:15 - 7:15 pm

Once a month, teens are welcome to come take over the library after hours! This month, celebrate Halloween and the fall season with an interactive movie screening of the incredibly mockable Twilight movie!

Enjoy themed snacks and custom bags to add to the movie watching experience. If you like talking during a movie (and making fun of it endlessly), this is the movie night for you!

Feel free to dress up for the occasion, or wear PJs for maximum comfort.

Registration required! Register here: https://forms.gle/vjYJiz6jxMDUhDVV8 

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Halloween-themed poster advertising a skeleton fashion show for grades 6–12 on Thursday, October 29, from 4:00–5:00 PM, featuring two decorated skeletons, free apple cider, and a registration QR code. Find more information at mcfarlandlibrary.org/skeleton-fashion-show

Skeleton Fashion Show

Thursday, October 29

4:00 - 5:00 pm

You know what a skeleton is missing? Clothes!

Use fabric, felt, tissue paper, and your imagination to give a mini skeleton a makeover! All of the completed skeletons from this program will be displayed and voted on by the public; the winner gets a prize.

Enjoy some apple cider while you unlock your inner fashion designer!

Registration is encouraged. Register here so we know you're coming: https://forms.gle/BhsF6izhzjF7sAx27 

 

 

READING PROGRAMS

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On a gridded white background, text made up of bold letters and cut out magazine pages reads "100 Books Before graduation." A cutout black and white hand holds a black graduation cap over the final word. On a black rectangle shape, white letters read "Grades 6-12"

SIGN UP TO READ 100 BOOKS BEFORE GRADUATION

Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to read 100 books before you graduate high school! Anyone in grades 6-12 is welcome to join this challenge and track what books you read prior to graduating. 

Click here to sign up today on Beanstack!

Have questions or need more information? Click here to find out more!

 

 

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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)