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Technology Workshop: Cybersecurity
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 for those who cannot attend in person.
Friday's livestream link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/EafHxLRaR8M?si=pmXvdpto9jtMQ6n_
Saturday's livestream link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/8sJh8ozjEis?si=eNJCKYGsK7ej1YDh
This workshop is sponsored by the Public Library Association, AT&T,
and DigitalLearn.org.
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Family Card Game Day
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!
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Technology Workshop: Cybersecurity
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 for those who cannot attend in person.
Friday's livestream link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/EafHxLRaR8M?si=pmXvdpto9jtMQ6n_
Saturday's livestream link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/8sJh8ozjEis?si=eNJCKYGsK7ej1YDh
This workshop is sponsored by the Public Library Association, AT&T,
and DigitalLearn.org.
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Toddler Monday Storytime
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
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Toddler Monday Storytime
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
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Teen Snack & Chat
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.
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Baby Bounce
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.
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Baby Bounce
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
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Magic Tree House Book Club
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
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Zumbini Session 2: Hili and the Dance
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
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Zumbini Session 2: Hili and the Dance
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
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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB
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.
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Little Bodies, Big Feelings
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
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Teen Hangout
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
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Teen After Hours
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
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Silent Santa
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#/]
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Toddler Monday Storytime
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
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Toddler Monday Storytime
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
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Teen Snack & Chat
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.
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Baby Bounce
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.
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Baby Bounce
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
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D&D Club
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]
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VolunTeen Meeting
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
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Zumbini Session 2: Hili and the Dance
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
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Zumbini Session 2: Hili and the Dance
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
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LEGO Club
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
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Adult Craft Club
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.
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Little Bodies, Big Feelings
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
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Bridge Club
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.
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Teen Hangout
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
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PJ Storytime
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.
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LIBRARY CLOSED
Event Description
For Christmas Eve Day
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LIBRARY CLOSED
Event Description
For Christmas Day
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LIBRARY CLOSED