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  1. Toddler Monday Storytime

    December 4, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement.  Shorter books are selected for younger children but all ages are welcome to join.   No Storytime: September 25, October 9

  2. Toddler Monday Storytime

    December 4, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    @
    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement.  Shorter books are selected for younger children but all ages are welcome to join.   No Storytime: September 25, October 9

  3. Teen Snack & Chat

    December 4, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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    Where E.D. Locke Public Library - meeting room

    Event Description 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 Mondays after school to grab some food with your friends! No registration required. Just drop in! For teens in grades 6-12.

  4. Baby Bounce

    December 5, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    @
    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Music, movement, visual literacy and language development for our little ones.  After the program families are welcome to stay and socialize while the little ones play.   No Baby Bounce October 10th.    

  5. Baby Bounce

    December 5, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Music, movement, visual literacy and language development for our little ones.  After the program families are welcome to stay and socialize while the little ones play.   No Baby Bounce Oct 10th

  6. D&D Club

    December 5, 2023, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Greetings Adventurers!   This club is for students in grades 4-6 who are new to Dungeons & Dragons or have played it before.  We will meet the first and third Tuesday of the month for 1.5 hour sessions.  Space is limited.  Registration is required.  REGISTER HERE   [https://forms.gle/UCBnyPD1EuV4EvKPA]

  7. Zumbini Session 2: Hili and the Dance

    December 6, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
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    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description This program is designed to foster learning and bonding through music and movement.  You can also check out a Zumbini Book and CD to share with your child at home during the week.   No Zumbini Wednesday, December 27th. Space is limited, registration is required. REGISTRATION IS FULL.  TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST, EMAIL YOUTHSERVICES@MCFARLANDLIBRARY.ORG

  8. Zumbini Session 2: Hili and the Dance

    December 6, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
    @
    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description This program is designed to foster learning and bonding through music and movement.  You can also check out a Zumbini Book and CD to share with your child at home during the week.   No Zumbini Wednesday, December 27th. Space is limited, registration is required. REGISTRATION IS FULL.  TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST, EMAIL YOUTHSERVICES@MCFARLANDLIBRARY.ORG

  9. Mystery Book Club

    December 6, 2023, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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    Where E.D. Locke Public Library

    Event Description JOIN US ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6:30 PM FOR MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSIONS! WE MEET IN THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM. DECEMBER'S SELECTION IS _NINE LIVES_ BY PETER SWANSON.  COPIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE LIBRARY.  

  10. Little Bodies, Big Feelings

    December 7, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Children have lots of very big feelings in a very small body.  This inclusive storytime is for children of all abilities. The 30 minute storytime program will include stories, songs, movement, and social/emotional activities. Each program will be followed by a 30 minute stay-n-play that includes crafts. Storytime on September 21 and November 30 will be held in the children's library.  There will be no toy play that day but there will be a craft available.   No Little Bodies, Big Feelings on October 12    

  11. Bridge Club

    December 7, 2023, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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    Where E.D. Locke Public Library, 5920 Milwaukee St, McFarland, WI 53558

    Event Description WE MEET IN THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM THE FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 1-3 PM.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME, AND NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

  12. Teen Hangout

    December 7, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    @
    Where Library Meeting Room

    Event Description Hangout with your friends after school on Thursday afternoons! Come to the library meeting room for Nintendo Switch games, board and card games, random crafts, and other shenanigans.  For teens in grades 6-12.  Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm  

  13. Technology Workshop: Cybersecurity

    December 8, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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    Where E.D. Locke Public Library, 5920 Milwaukee St, McFarland, WI 53558

    Event Description Do recent news stories about Kwik Trip and American Family have you thinking about cybersecurity?  Are you looking for simple ways to improve your online security habits?  Then this FREE workshop is for you! We'll discuss: Strong passwords, secure websites, and recognizing online fraud & scams Everyone who attends will leave with some new library swag and be entered to win some awesome prizes, ranging from gift cards to security goodies! Registration is recommended by not required, and is available here:  Friday's registration link [https://forms.gle/HvG2iX2GDX2n7npr8] and Saturday's registration link [https://forms.gle/WNBEseZVfBDRBVii8].  This will be livestreamed on Friday & Saturday, and recorded by McFarland Cable, for those who cannot attend in person. This workshop is sponsored by the Public Library Association, AT&T, and DigitalLearn.org.

  14. Family Card Game Day

    December 9, 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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    Where E.D. Locke Public Library, 5920 Milwaukee St, McFarland, WI 53558

    Event Description A NEW TWIST ON AN OLD FAVORITE!  INTRODUCING FAMILY CARD GAME DAYS!  JOIN US SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH.  WE'LL PROVIDE DECKS OF CARDS AS WELL AS CARD GAMES.  YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING YOUR OWN, TOO!  STAY THE WHOLE TIME, OR DROP IN WHEN IT WORKS FOR YOU.  SEE YOU THEN!

  15. Technology Workshop: Cybersecurity

    December 9, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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    Where E.D. Locke Public Library, 5920 Milwaukee St, McFarland, WI 53558

    Event Description Do recent news stories about Kwik Trip and American Family have you thinking about cybersecurity?  Are you looking for simple ways to improve your online security habits?  Then this FREE workshop is for you! We'll discuss: Strong passwords, secure websites, and recognizing online fraud & scams Everyone who attends will leave with some new library swag and be entered to win some awesome prizes, ranging from gift cards to security goodies! Registration is recommended by not required, and is available here:  Friday's registration link [https://forms.gle/HvG2iX2GDX2n7npr8] and Saturday's registration link [https://forms.gle/WNBEseZVfBDRBVii8].  This will be livestreamed on Friday & Saturday, and recorded by McFarland Cable, for those who cannot attend in person. This workshop is sponsored by the Public Library Association, AT&T, and DigitalLearn.org.

  16. Toddler Monday Storytime

    December 11, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    @
    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement.  Shorter books are selected for younger children but all ages are welcome to join.   No Storytime: September 25, October 9

  17. Toddler Monday Storytime

    December 11, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    @
    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement.  Shorter books are selected for younger children but all ages are welcome to join.   No Storytime: September 25, October 9

  18. Teen Snack & Chat

    December 11, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    @
    Where E.D. Locke Public Library - meeting room

    Event Description 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 Mondays after school to grab some food with your friends! No registration required. Just drop in! For teens in grades 6-12.

  19. Baby Bounce

    December 12, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    @
    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Music, movement, visual literacy and language development for our little ones.  After the program families are welcome to stay and socialize while the little ones play.   No Baby Bounce October 10th.    

  20. Baby Bounce

    December 12, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Music, movement, visual literacy and language development for our little ones.  After the program families are welcome to stay and socialize while the little ones play.   No Baby Bounce Oct 10th

  21. Magic Tree House Book Club

    December 12, 2023, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
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    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description The Magic Tree House Book Club is for grades K-3 and explores the Magic Tree House book series.  Each month we will discuss the book, learn about the history featured in the book, and do an activity, and create a craft.   Books for 2023-2024 Sept - Introduction Meeting Oct - Tonight on the Titanic Nov - Buffalo Before Breakfast Dec - Tigers at Twilight Jan - Dingoes at Dinnertime Feb - Civil War on Sunday Mar - Revolutionary War on Wednesday April - Twister on Tuesday May - Earthquake in the Early Morning

  22. Zumbini Session 2: Hili and the Dance

    December 13, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
    @
    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description This program is designed to foster learning and bonding through music and movement.  You can also check out a Zumbini Book and CD to share with your child at home during the week.   No Zumbini Wednesday, December 27th. Space is limited, registration is required. REGISTRATION IS FULL.  TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST, EMAIL YOUTHSERVICES@MCFARLANDLIBRARY.ORG

  23. Zumbini Session 2: Hili and the Dance

    December 13, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
    @
    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description This program is designed to foster learning and bonding through music and movement.  You can also check out a Zumbini Book and CD to share with your child at home during the week.   No Zumbini Wednesday, December 27th. Space is limited, registration is required. REGISTRATION IS FULL.  TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST, EMAIL YOUTHSERVICES@MCFARLANDLIBRARY.ORG

  24. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB

    December 13, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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    Where E.D. LOCKE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

    Event Description An hour-long book discussion with books provided by the library one month before the meeting. We read a variety of genres, mostly fiction -- but some non-fiction mixed in.  We also try to read a local author's book each year and a young adult book.

  25. Little Bodies, Big Feelings

    December 14, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Children have lots of very big feelings in a very small body.  This inclusive storytime is for children of all abilities. The 30 minute storytime program will include stories, songs, movement, and social/emotional activities. Each program will be followed by a 30 minute stay-n-play that includes crafts. Storytime on September 21 and November 30 will be held in the children's library.  There will be no toy play that day but there will be a craft available.   No Little Bodies, Big Feelings on October 12    

  26. Teen Hangout

    December 14, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    @
    Where Library Meeting Room

    Event Description Hangout with your friends after school on Thursday afternoons! Come to the library meeting room for Nintendo Switch games, board and card games, random crafts, and other shenanigans.  For teens in grades 6-12.  Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm  

  27. Teen After Hours

    December 15, 2023, 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
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    Where Library Meeting Room

    Event Description Teens are invited to a special monthly event that takes place after the library closes! September is a Karaoke Night, October will be a Five Nights at Freddy’s themed night, November is Nerf Capture the Flag, and Cheesy Movie Bingo will happen in December.  For teens in grades 6-12.  IMAGE [https://forms.gle/rZtWLpfBhjy9fWwY7]   Registration for Cheesy Movie Bingo is REQUIRED. Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/iQdbLcPXFP4XE2Q9A

  28. Silent Santa

    December 16, 2023, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Visiting Santa can be overwhelming.  This December the library is happy to offer a sensory friendly visit with Santa.  Families can schedule a 15 minute visit with Santa.  You can take pictures with Santa and visit without worries about loud noises, flashing lights, and crowds.  Registration is required for this event.   REGISTER HERE [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA5AF2CA3F4C52-46018897-silent#/]

  29. Toddler Monday Storytime

    December 18, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    @
    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement.  Shorter books are selected for younger children but all ages are welcome to join.   No Storytime: September 25, October 9

  30. Toddler Monday Storytime

    December 18, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    @
    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement.  Shorter books are selected for younger children but all ages are welcome to join.   No Storytime: September 25, October 9

  31. Teen Snack & Chat

    December 18, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    @
    Where E.D. Locke Public Library - meeting room

    Event Description 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 Mondays after school to grab some food with your friends! No registration required. Just drop in! For teens in grades 6-12.

  32. Baby Bounce

    December 19, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    @
    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Music, movement, visual literacy and language development for our little ones.  After the program families are welcome to stay and socialize while the little ones play.   No Baby Bounce October 10th.    

  33. Baby Bounce

    December 19, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    @
    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Music, movement, visual literacy and language development for our little ones.  After the program families are welcome to stay and socialize while the little ones play.   No Baby Bounce Oct 10th

  34. D&D Club

    December 19, 2023, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    @
    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Greetings Adventurers!   This club is for students in grades 4-6 who are new to Dungeons & Dragons or have played it before.  We will meet the first and third Tuesday of the month for 1.5 hour sessions.  Space is limited.  Registration is required.  REGISTER HERE   [https://forms.gle/UCBnyPD1EuV4EvKPA]

  35. VolunTeen Meeting

    December 19, 2023, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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    Where Library Meeting Room

    Event Description If you are looking for volunteer hours, are responsible and hardworking, and care about the library, then you should be a VolunTeen! VolunTeens meet once a month to give feedback on library programs, help out with various projects (like getting a craft project ready for storytime), and contribute to the Teen Newsletter. VolunTeens are asked to help volunteer at several different library events each month as well. Not only are they giving back to the community, but they get work experience that can be added to a resume and can be eligible to earn a letter of recommendation.  For teens in grades 6-12. Fourth Tuesday of the month in Sept-April (third Tuesday in Dec and Mar),  5:00pm-6:00pm  

  36. Zumbini Session 2: Hili and the Dance

    December 20, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
    @
    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description This program is designed to foster learning and bonding through music and movement.  You can also check out a Zumbini Book and CD to share with your child at home during the week.   No Zumbini Wednesday, December 27th. Space is limited, registration is required. REGISTRATION IS FULL.  TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST, EMAIL YOUTHSERVICES@MCFARLANDLIBRARY.ORG

  37. Zumbini Session 2: Hili and the Dance

    December 20, 2023, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
    @
    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description This program is designed to foster learning and bonding through music and movement.  You can also check out a Zumbini Book and CD to share with your child at home during the week.   No Zumbini Wednesday, December 27th. Space is limited, registration is required. REGISTRATION IS FULL.  TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST, EMAIL YOUTHSERVICES@MCFARLANDLIBRARY.ORG

  38. LEGO Club

    December 20, 2023, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    @
    Where Library Meeting Room

    Event Description Calling all LEGO builders! The library will provide the blocks and you can do the building! LEGO Club starts with a few challenges and ends with free-building time. Just drop in at this monthly club. Open to kids in grades 3-5.  Fourth Wednesday in Sept., Third Wednesday in Oct.-Dec., 3:30pm-4:30pm

  39. Adult Craft Club

    December 20, 2023, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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    Where E.D. Locke Public Library, 5920 Milwaukee St, McFarland, WI 53558

    Event Description Come join us for a night of crafting!  We will be creating embroidered gift tags & cards, perfect for those last minute holiday gifts Registration is required and will open here on December 13th.  

  40. Little Bodies, Big Feelings

    December 21, 2023, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    @
    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Children have lots of very big feelings in a very small body.  This inclusive storytime is for children of all abilities. The 30 minute storytime program will include stories, songs, movement, and social/emotional activities. Each program will be followed by a 30 minute stay-n-play that includes crafts. Storytime on September 21 and November 30 will be held in the children's library.  There will be no toy play that day but there will be a craft available.   No Little Bodies, Big Feelings on October 12    

  41. Bridge Club

    December 21, 2023, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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    Where E.D. Locke Public Library, 5920 Milwaukee St, McFarland, WI 53558

    Event Description WE MEET IN THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM THE FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 1-3 PM.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME, AND NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

  42. Teen Hangout

    December 21, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    @
    Where Library Meeting Room

    Event Description Hangout with your friends after school on Thursday afternoons! Come to the library meeting room for Nintendo Switch games, board and card games, random crafts, and other shenanigans.  For teens in grades 6-12.  Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm  

  43. PJ Storytime

    December 21, 2023, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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    Where Library Community Room

    Event Description Each month starting in October we will have a PJ Storytime featuring a special theme and activities.  This is a family storytime for all ages.   *The October storytime will be on the 4th Thursday, October 26th. 

  44. LIBRARY CLOSED

    December 24, 2023 - December 25, 2023, 12:00 AM

    Event Description For Christmas Eve Day

  45. LIBRARY CLOSED

    December 25, 2023 - December 26, 2023, 12:00 AM

    Event Description For Christmas Day

  46. LIBRARY CLOSED

    December 25, 2023 - December 26, 2023, 12:00 AM

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