Teen

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. :)

Crochet Club

1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month

4 - 5 PM

Now twice a month!

Do you like crocheting? Knitting? Looms? Or do you want to learn how to make something cool with yarn? Join us for a bi-monthly crochet club for teens! Teens of all ability levels can come and learn a new skill or meet likewise crocheters. Some hooks and yarn will be provided, but feel free to bring your own work-in-progress as well!

For teens in grades 6-12.

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

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday

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:

December - Sphero Bots

January - LEGO Print Making

teen dungeons & dragons

February 28th, March 28th, April 25th, May 9th

10 AM - 1 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, February 13th @ 9 AM

**IMPORTANT:
Space is limited so players must register and commit to attending every session. Since there are only 4 sessions, each session is important to continuing the story and finishing the campaign.

A waitlist will be opened once all the spots are full; use the email below to be added to the waitlist.

Have questions or concerns? Email the teen librarian: teenservices [at] mcfarlandlibrary.org :)

After Hours: Library Egg Hunt

Friday, March 17th

5:30 - 7:00 PM

Hang out at the library after it's closed at our monthly teen After Hours event. Each month brings a new, free activity! 

This month, get ready for an epic egg hunt around the library!

Go back to your childhood and celebrate spring by finding as many eggs in the library as you can before the night is through! Earn prizes, do crafts, and have fun along the way!

Register here: https://forms.gle/h9RGVVpXNGC2bBMq6 
 

Become a Summer VolunTeen!

Apply by Sunday, April 26th

A Summer VolunTeen is a teen volunteer (see what we did there?) who assists with library programs during the summer. Summer VolunTeens have the opportunity to earn a lot of volunteer hours through fun activities at the library, which can help with any future jobs or college applications! The best VolunTeen is someone who is reliable, helpful, enthusiastic, and loves the library! Teens must be entering grades 6-12 in the fall of 2026 in order to be eligible.

Teens who want to be considered for a volunteer position at the E.D. Locke Public Library during the summer can fill out this application. Applications must be turned in at the front desk of the library or emailed to teenservices [at] mcfarlandlibrary.org no later than Sunday, April 26th at 4:00pm.

Pick up an application at the front desk or download a copy here:

All Ages Poetry Contest

April 1 - 30

Create a poem around the themes of Seeds, Growing and/or Nourishment. Poems will be judged by a panel of poets from the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets in three categories: Youth (12 & under), Teen (13-20), & Adult (21 & up). Winners will be announced at a May 27 Poetry Reading and Reception (save the date)!

Find more information and submit your poems (starting April 1st) by clicking the link here!