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September
2024 | - McFarland Community Festival
- Friends Used Book Sale - 50-50 Raffle
- On Your Bookmark GO 5K
- Fall Programming
- Banned Books Week - Reading Recommendations
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McFarland Community Festival |
| Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29
The library will once again be at the heart of the action for this year's festival! Enjoy live music, carnival rides, food & beverages, kids tent, vendor marketplace, a parade, and more. Please note our parking lot will be closed Friday, September 27th - Monday, September 30th.
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Friends Used Book Sale
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Thursday, September 26th 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday, September 27th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, September 28th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Find great bargains on fabulous used books & DVDs for all ages. Open until 7:00 on Thursday and bag sale on Saturday. Tote bags, pie plates and mugs are also for sale. All proceeds benefit our library. |
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50-50 Raffle Fundraiser
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Support the library by participating in the Friends of McFarland Library 50-50 Raffle Fundraiser! Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and are available at the library. Winner will be drawn on September 30th at 9:30 AM, need not be present to win. All proceeds benefit our library. |
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On Your Bookmark...GO! 5K Run/Walk & Kids Dash |
| Saturday, September 28th
Join us for our 3rd annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids Dash. NEW THIS YEAR - dogs are welcome in our 5K and the Kids Dash will be an obstacle course! Join us for a fun way to support the library! |
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Snake Discovery Zoo: Snake, Rattle & Roll
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Friday, September 27th 5:30 PM & Saturday, September 28th 11:00 AM Festival Kids Tent
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Watch a salamander eat, debunk turtle myths, touch snakes, and more! See a tiger salamander, native turtles, native snakes, and exotic reptiles including a large boa constrictor. Time is reserved after the presentation to touch and hold the reptiles for a truly hands-on experience!
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Join local historian Ron Larson on a walking tour of the McFarland historical landmarks. Learn about the significance of these properties, the people connected to them, and how they contributed to our community's distinctive character. Registration is required and will open September 13th.
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Family Game Day
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Join us for gaming and light refreshments. We'll provide a variety of classic and new games, or bring your own! Bring in a donation (money or food) for the food pantry, and receive a ticket to enter our drawing for a free game. |
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| Fall Migration Guided
Bird Walks |
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Thursday, September 12th 7-9 AM Orchard Hill Park
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Join Shawn Miller for a fall bird walk. Bring binoculars, bug spray, and dress for the weather. |
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| Project Home:
Saving Energy |
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Thursday, September 12th 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Learn strategies and simple upgrades to improve your home's efficiency and comfort. Presented by Project Home and sponsored by MG&E. |
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Adult Book Clubs | New members always welcome! Copies of each month's selection available to check out at the library. |
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Wednesday, September 4th 6:30 PM |
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| Tana French |
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Wednesday, September 11th 2:00 PM |
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| Rumaan Alam |
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| Celebrate and learn how to protect your right to read during Banned Books Week September 22-28. The American Library Association documented an unprecedented 4,240 unique book titles targeted for censorship at public and school libraries in 2023, a 65% increase over 2022. The number of titles targeted for censorship at public libraries increased by 92% over the previous year, accounting for about 46% of all book challenges in 2023. Before 2021, the average number of titles targeted was 273.
Libraries are for everyone. The mission of E.D. Locke Public Library is to provide high quality materials and services to fulfill the informational, recreational, educational, and cultural needs of the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming and respectful. We defend the constitutional rights of all individuals to read and access information freely. To learn more about intellectual freedom and how you can support libraries, check out these resources: |
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Welcome to a special memoir edition of Ellen's Picks! Read her full reviews and find out which was her favorite in our interactive flyer: Ellen's Picks
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| | Patric Gagne |
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| | Rabia Chaudry |
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| | Viola Davis |
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| | Javier Zamora |
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