Weekly/Monthly Programs

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2026 Summer Storytimes Banner

 

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.

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2026 Outdoor Storytime Slide

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.  

 

 

 

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2026 Summer Storytime at the Library

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.  

 

 

 

 

 

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2026 No Way Jose Slide

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.  

REGISTER HERE

 

 

 

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2026 PJST Summerween

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. 

 

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2026 PJ Storytime Moon and Stars

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. 

 

 

 

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2026 Summer Weekly Programs
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2026 Summer Drama Camp

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

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2026 STEAM Plant Science

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. 

REGISTER HERE

 

 

 

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2026 STEAM Paper Airplane Science

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.

 

 

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2026 STEAM Bubble and Slime Science

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.  

 

 

 

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2026 STEAM Flower Science

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. 

 

 

 

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2026 Bricks and Flix

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.

 


 

If you need accommodations to attend our children's programs, please contact library staff at least 2 weeks prior.  Phone: 608-838-9030  Email: youthservices [at] mcfarlandlibrary.org (youthservices[at]mcfarlandlibrary[dot]org)