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Check Out These Upcoming Events!

QiGong Classes

With Nancy Osley, Instructor

Tuesday, December 10 - 9:30am
Community Room

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.

Open Lab

Tuesday, December 10 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
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.

Open Lab

Wednesday, December 11 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
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.

Build a Mini Gingerbread Style House

Wednesday, December 11 - 6:00pm
The Workshop

Build a mini gingerbread style house out of graham crackers, candies and other parts for a fun holiday decoration.

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Thank-You Note Thursdays

Thursday, December 12 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
First Floor Table Area

In our fast-paced society there is still a place for handwritten notes - especially for something as important and personal as the thank-you note.

Open Lab

Thursday, December 12 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
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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Dewey Stitchers

Thursday, December 12 - 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.

Build a Mini Gingerbread Style House

Thursday, December 12 - 6:00pm
The Workshop

Build a mini gingerbread style house out of graham crackers, candies and other parts for a fun holiday decoration.

Dragonwood Readers

Friday, December 13 - 10:00am
DeForest Area Community & Senior Center


2nd Friday of the Month
DeForest Area Community &
Senior Center at 10:00 a.m.

Movie Lounge

Friday, December 13 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Classroom - Lower Level

A chance to hang out, do homework, or watch a teen movie. Plus, there will be free popcorn.

Open Lab

Friday, December 13 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
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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Adult & Senior Events

Teen Events

Kid & Family Events

Friends of the Library

  • Book Sale
    Saturday, Dec 14 - 9:00am
    Lower Level
  • Book Sale
    Saturday, Mar 14 - 9:00am
    Lower Level
  • Book Sale
    Saturday, Apr 11 - 9:00am
    Lower Level
  • Book Sale
    Saturday, May 09 - 9:00am
    Lower Level
  • Book Sale
    Saturday, Sep 12 - 9:00am
    Lower Level

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Donate to the Library
Endowment Fund

The DeForest Library Endowment fund is a long term investment in the future of our library and our community.