Children's services at the E.D. Locke Public Library offers a wide variety of programming and materials for children ages 0-12 years. Program details available on the Weekly Program and Special Programs pages.
Weekly Programming
Storytimes
Summer Session June 3 - July 30
Outdoor Storytime at Lewis Park: Monday @ 9:30 a.m.
All Ages Storytime at the Library: Tuesday @ 9:30 a.m.
Zumbini Session 4: No Way, Jose!
Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
June 5 - July 31
Do you like singing? Do you like dancing? Yes like singing! Yes I like dancing! Join Ms. Heather this summer for Zumbini session 4 at the library. This is a music and movement program for children ages 0-4.
Registration is required.
REGISTRATION IS FULL for both classes
If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please email youthservices@mcfarlandlibrary.org
Special Programs
Summer Library Kick-Off with GEE Funny Farm
Friday, June 7th at 5:30pm
Come celebrate the start of the summer library program with us. GEE Funny Farm will be visiting with their educational animals in the Discovery Park outside of the library. There will also be food trucks that you can purchase food from and enjoy during the event.
Family Performers
Thursdays at 2:00pm
Each week during the months of June and July we will have programs for all ages.
6/13 - Adventure with Big Wheels
6/20 - Hoop Elation
6/27 - Afternoon Movie: "Wish"
7/11 - Magic of Isaiah
7/18 - Cameron's One Man Circus (Barely Balanced)
*7/25 - Drama Camp Finale
(*Three times to feature each of the three classes - 1:00, 2:00, 3:00. Tickets (free) required)
Summer Drama Camp
Fridays at 9:30,10:30, and 11:30
Summer Drama Camp returns this summer! Students should register for the grade they are going in to in the fall. Each group will meet for 45 minutes once a week. The grand finale is on July 25th.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
REGISTER FOR THE GRADE THE STUDENT IS GOING IN TO THIS FALL.
1ST AND 2ND GRADE REGISTER HERE
3RD THROUGH 5TH GRADE REGISTER HERE
6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE (TEEN) REGISTER HERE
Summer Outdoor STEAM
Second and Fourth Tuesday of the Month @ 2:00pm
At Lewis Park
Join us for four different school-age STEAM programs at Lewis Park. Registration is not required but encouraged.
6/11 - Doodle Bots (REGISTER HERE)
6/25 - Rock Science (REGISTER HERE)
7/9 - Chia Pets (REGISTER HERE)
7/23 - Rainbow Science (REGISTER HERE)
Reading Programs
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Summer Reading Program
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@mcfarlandlibrary.org