WEEKLY/ MONTHLY PROGRAMS
SNACK & CHAT
Every Monday
4 - 5 PM
This weekly event for teens involves two things (and you’ll never guess what they are): snacking and chatting. Head to the library meeting room on Monday afternoons to grab some food and hangout with your friends!
Upcoming Dates: 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28
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UN-BOOK CLUB
First Thursday of the month
4 - 5 PM
Calling ALL teen readers! Come and join the brand new teen UnBook Club at the library! What’s an unbook club you may be asking? It’s a book club where there is no required reading; read whatever you want, discuss books you love with other readers, and get recommendations for future reads. No pressure, no deadlines, just a place to talk about books with other teens!
Upcoming Meetings: April 3rd
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TEEN HANGOUT
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
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 twice a month for a relaxed Teen Hangout with space to do a craft, play games, or simply chill with your friends.
Upcoming dates: April 10th and 24th
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TEEN STEAM
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! Join us once a month for a new project where teens can try new things and problem solve with friends.
Upcoming Meetings: April 17th
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TEEN AFTER HOURS
Monthly events - 3rd Friday of the month
5:30 - 7 PM
Once a month, teens are welcome to come take over the library after hours! Each month brings a new, special event including new experiences, games, art, and more. *Registration required
April 18th: Pots, Plants, and Pollinators (Painting pots and watching The Bee Movie)
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TEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
MONTHLY EVENTS (SEE DATES BELOW)
10 AM - 1 PM
Join us once a month for new adventures each and every time! Whether you are a beginner or expert at D&D, all teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to join in on the journey. Registration is required for each event; space is limited!
Upcoming dates:
April 5: REGISTER HERE!
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BECOME A VOLUNTEEN!
Monthly meetings, every 2nd Wednesday 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 Newsletter! Anyone in grades 6-12 is welcome to be a VolunTeen. :)
Upcoming meetings: April 9th
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Library Card Design Contest
March 1st, 2025 - April 4th, 2025
Calling all teen artists! E.D. Locke Public Library is holding an art contest to design a new library card. Any teen who is in grades 6-12 and has a McFarland library card is eligible to enter and show off their creativity. Not only will the winning design be printed on official library cards, but the winning teen will also earn a $50 gift card!
Pick up an informational packet at the library starting March 1st or check out the link below to learn more:
Email teenservices [at] mcfarlandlibrary.org (teenservices[at]mcfarlandlibrary[dot]org) with any questions or concerns.
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All Ages Poetry Contest
March 1 - April 1
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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BECOME A SUMMER VOLUNTEEN!
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Contribute to our teen zine!
E.D. Locke Public Library is creating a Teen Zine for the summer!
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 to keep in touch? Subscribe to the Teen Library Newsletter!
Want new titles? Subscribe to the Teen Scene Newsletter!
Follow us on Instagram ➡️ @mcfarlandteens
Questions? Contact the teen librarian at teenservices [at] mcfarlandlibrary.org (teenservices[at]mcfarlandlibrary[dot]org)