Adults

Previous Programs

We are fortunate to have McFarland Cable come and record some of our programs!  Click HERE to see recordings of some previous library programs, including Ron Larson's Cemetery Walking Tours, Project Home's Fall Maintenance, author visits, and more.

For unedited, live streamed versions of these programs and more, please visit our YouTube channel.

Special Programs

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All ages poetry contest March 1 - April 10.

All Ages Poetry Contest

March 1 - April 10

Create a poem around the themes of community & connection! Poems will be judged by a panel of poets from the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets.  There are three categories: Child (up to 12), Teen (13-17), & Adult (18 & up). Winning poets will receive a $30 gift card to a local bookstore.  Winners will be announced at an April 24 Poetry Reception (save the date)!

Click here for more information.

 

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Family Game Day will be held Saturday, April 12, from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Library Community Room.  Come for it all or drop in when you can.  Games will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!

Family Game Day

Saturday, April 12, 10AM-2PM

Stay the whole time, or drop in when it works for you.  Light refreshments will be provided.  

Click here for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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D&D for Adults happens the 3rd Monday of each Monday.  Our next session is Monday, April 21, 5:15-7:30 PM in the back of the library.  Registration is FULL.

D&D for Adults

Monday, April 21, 5:15-7:30 PM

Join us the 3rd Monday of the month as we work our way through our first adult D & D campaign. The third session is Monday, April 21; registration is FULL. Players are encouraged to bring personal devices to use D&D Beyond, although paper sheets will be provided. 

 

 

 

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Poetry reception. April 24, 2025, 6-7:30 pm. Come hear the winning poems of the Library's  All Ages Poetry Contest. Enjoy light refreshments  & meet area poets of all ages.

Poetry Reception

Thursday, April 24, 6-7:30 PM

Come hear the winning poems of the Library's All Ages Poetry Contest. Enjoy light refreshments as you meet other poets from the area. Winners & Runners up will be announced and have an opportunity to share their poems. All poets will be recognized at this special reception. 

Click here for more information.

Monthly Programs

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Mystery Book Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM in the Library Community Room.  New Sleuths are always welcome

Mystery Book Club

1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Library Community Room

April's Book: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

NEW: Check out Murdle- your daily dose of deductive reasoning!

For general book club support, go here

 

 

 

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Afternoon Book Club

2nd Wednesday of each month at 2 PM in the Library Community Room

April 2025:  The Color of Water by James McBride
May's Book: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

For general book club support, go here

 

 

 

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Craft Club

3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Library Community Room

 

 

 

 

 

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Ad for Conversaciones en Espanol

Conversaciones en Espaňol

Join us the first and third Saturdays of the month for an hour-long informal conversation in Spanish.  Each meeting will have a number of suggested topics to discuss and attendees should have at least a basic ability to carry out simple conversations in Spanish.  This is not a teaching class.  

Click here for more information.

 

 

 

 

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D&D for Adults happens the 3rd Monday of each Monday.  Our next session is Monday, April 21, 5:15-7:30 PM in the back of the library.  Registration is FULL.

D&D for Adults

3rd Monday of the month from 5:15-7:30 in the Library Community Room.  Registration is required; this campaign is currently FULL.

Click here for more information.

 

 

 

 

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A person is holding playing cards in their hand for a game of Bridge

Bridge Club

Every Thursday from 1-3 PM

Everyone is welcome, and no registration is required.

 

 

 

 

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Family Game Days are typically the 2nd Saturday of September, November, February, and April in the Library Community Room.

Family Game Days

Family Game Days are typically the the 2nd Saturday of September, November, February, and April.  The fun is 10 AM to 2 PM in the Library Community Room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Reading Program

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Adventure begins at your library. E.D. Locke Public Library Summer Reading Program June 1 - August 31.

Summer Reading Program (2024)

Other Events & Programs

 

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The McFarland Bird Festival supports birds and bird-watching in the village of McFarland.

McFarland Bird Festival

May 11, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

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The image for the McFarland Community Festival shows interlocking semi-circles on the edge of a circle.  Each semi circle is a different shade of the spectrum.

McFarland Community Festival

September 27-29, 2024

 

 

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E.D. Locke Library Calendar

For the most current list of library programs

 

 

 

Offered Services

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Book-A-Librarian

Make one-on-one appointments for basic technology and computer help, getting started with Libby, and more.

 

 

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Exam Proctoring

 

 

 

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Research, Information, & Database Assistance

Deciding which refrigerator to purchase next?  Looking for a new recipe to try?  We can help you navigate our many online resources.

 

 

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Job Search Resources & Support

 

 

 

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Reading Suggestions, Book Videos, & Book Bundles

 

 

 

Many of these services can be offered virtually. Call 608-838-9030 to inquire about an appointment. Don't see what you're looking for? Check our general Library Services page, or give us a call!