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Check Out These Upcoming Events!

QiGong Classes

With Nancy Osley, Instructor

Tuesday, August 20 - 9:30am
Community Room (No Class August 13)

Qigong is a moving meditation that is simple, easy to learn, and can be done by everyone, at any age and fitness level.

Just mirror the movements of the instructor and reduce tension, improve breathing, and increase flexibility.

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LEGO® Day!

Tuesday, August 20 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Children's Room

Builders from 8 to 80 are welcome. Bring your own blocks or use ours! Large blocks for little builders also available!

Addressing Bullying

Presented by Author Bev Davis, along with DeForest School Counselor Kerry Johnson

Tuesday, August 20 - 6:00pm
Community Room

Bev Davis, former chaplain with Attic Angel Place in Middleton, is an anti-bullying authority and author of anti-bullying books for kids.

Summer Open Lab

Wednesday, August 21 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
The Workshop

Anyone is welcome to come into the Workshop to explore and see what it has to offer. Try your hand at sphero, osmo, snap circuits, and 3D printing, or many other options to nurture your inner scientist.

Cat Castles

Wednesday, August 21 - 6:00pm
The Workshop

Summer Open Lab

Thursday, August 22 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
The Workshop

Anyone is welcome to come into the Workshop to explore and see what it has to offer. Try your hand at sphero, osmo, snap circuits, and 3D printing, or many other options to nurture your inner scientist.

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Summer Teen Games

Thursday, August 22 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
See Event Description

Stop in and play various games like Munchkin, Apples to Apples, Fluxx, Loot Letter, Cross Ways, Dungeons and Dragons, and more. 

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Getting to Know Medicare

Presented by Jesse Grutz

Thursday, August 22 - 4:30pm
Classroom - Lower Level

This class is for those new to Medicare, as well as those currently enrolled. We’ll cover the component parts of Medicare, discuss recent changes, and options for managing health care costs in retirement.

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Dewey Stitchers

Thursday, August 22 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Room C

Bring your knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, embroidery, crewel or any other fiber art you may be working on or want learn about.

Cat Castles

Thursday, August 22 - 6:00pm
The Workshop

Strategies for Social Security & Retirement Income

With Jesse Grutz

Thursday, August 22 - 6:00pm
Classroom - Lower Level

Learn about these important topics:

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Teen Events

Kid & Family Events

Friends of the Library

  • Book Sale
    Saturday, Sep 14 - 9:00am
    Lower Level
  • Book Sale
    Saturday, Oct 12 - 9:00am
    Lower Level
  • Book Sale
    Saturday, Nov 09 - 9:00am
    Lower Level
  • Book Sale
    Saturday, Dec 14 - 9:00am
    Lower Level

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