E. D. Locke Public Library has many weekly and monthly programs in McFarland, WI, for babies and children. These free events include storytimes, baby bounces, Zumbini, book clubs for kids, graphic novel book clubs, LEGO club, and Dungeons & Dragons club. Register for these fun events today.
Outdoor Storytime
Mondays at 9:30 a.m.
June 1 - July 27
All ages are welcome to this outdoor storytime which has songs, stories, rhymes, and movement activities around a weekly theme. We will meet outside on the field by the shelter unless there is rain. If there is rain, storytime will be held in the Lewis Park Shelter.
Note: Storytime may be moved to the library building if the temperature or air quality is unsafe.
Summer Storytime at the Library
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
June 2 - July 28
Storytime at the library on Tuesday mornings is a mix of songs, rhymes, and movement for all ages.
ZUMBINI SESSION 4: No Way, Jose!
Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
June 3 - July 29
Do you like music? Do you like dancing? Then this program is for you! It's Zumbini Session 4 - No Way, Jose! This program is designed to foster learning and bonding through music and movement.
Summer PJ Storytime: Summerween Storytime
Thursday, June 18 @ 6:30 p.m.
What is Summerween? It's Halloween in the summer time! Join us as we have a evening of ghoultastic stories, songs, rhymes, and activities. Costumes encouraged but not required.
Summer PJ Storytime: Moon and Stars Storytime
Thursday, July 16 @ 6:30 p.m.
Moon, moon, shining so bright. We'll tell stories, share songs, and celebrate you tonight! Our PJ Storytime this month will feature the moon and stars. We will share books, songs, rhymes, and activities around two of our favorite objects in space. After storytime we will have activities and crafts in the library for all to do.
2026 Summer Drama Camp
Friday Mornings June 12 - July 24
Things are getting dramatic this summer with our annual summer drama camp. We will work on different aspects of stagecraft and put together scenes for our grand finale presentation on July 30.
Registration opens on Monday, June 1 @ 8:00am
Register your child for the grade they will be entering in the fall.
Grades 1 - 2 @ 9:30am - REGISTER HERE
Grades 3 - 5 @ 10:30am - REGISTER HERE
Grades 6-12 @ 11:30am - REGISTER HERE
Outdoor STEAM: Plant Science
Tuesday, June 16 @ 2:00 p.m.
Learn about how plants make food using photosynthesis, build a hydroponic planter, and create art with plants. Registration required.
Outdoor STEAM: Paper Airplane Science
Tuesday, June 30 @ 2:00 p.m.
Have you ever wondered what makes a paper airplane fly? Why do some designs fly better than others? Come explore the science around paper airplanes by building different models, testing them, and experimenting with how to make them go further. Registration required. Registration opens two weeks prior to the program.
Outdoor STEAM: Bubble and Slime Science
Tuesday, July 14 @ 2:00 p.m.
Life is the bubbles at this play and learn science program. We will be playing with bubbles and making slime at this hands-on program. Registration required. Registration opens two weeks prior to the program.
Outdoor STEAM: Flower Science
Tuesday, July 28 @ 2:00 p.m.
Explore botany through nature based experiments. Dissect and learn the different parts of flowers, explore pollination, and create your own blooming flower. Registration is required. Registration opens two week's prior.
Bricks and Flix
Wednesdays in August @ 10:00 a.m.
Come cool off at the library, watch a movie, and play with lego bricks. All ages welcome to join us.