Adult Programs
Summer Reading Program: A Universe of Stories
Saturday, May 18 (All day) to Friday, August 9 (All day)
Join our Summer Reading Program!
A Huge Thank You to our Summer Reading Prize Donors. Your Generosity is Out of This World!
Badger Book Club
Monday, July 22 - 12:00pm | Room C
4th Monday of the Month
DeForest Area Public Library
12:00 p.m. in Conference Room C
If you want to find a good book, look around you! Wisconsin abounds with local authors and books about our state. Copies of the books to be discussed will be available for checkout at the library.
Scientific Discoveries: Working with NASA
Monday, July 22 - 1:00pm | Community Room
Come meet Payton Kelly-Van Domelen, who has created and sent experiments into space with NASA.
Teenage scientist Payton Kelly-Van Domelen has sent several experiments into space with NASA. She will share information about the Cubes in Space Program, how kids can get involved, and her own experiences with the program.
Cubes in SpaceTM, a program by idoodledu inc., is the only global competition, offered at no cost, for students 11-18 years of age to design and propose experiments to launch into space or a near space environment on a NASA sounding rocket and zero-pressure scientific balloon.
Cubes in Space is an idoodledu inc., program in collaboration with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's Wallops Flight Facility, NASA Langley Research Center, and the Colorado Space Grant Consortium.
Coloring for Adults
Monday, July 22 - 6:00pm | Room C
Coloring is an activity we think of as being for kids. However, it can be beneficial for adults.
Coloring helps us de-stress because when we focus on a particular activity, we focus on it and not on our worries. Coloring generates wellness, quietness and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses and creativity.
Coloring sheets and colored pencils will be provided. Adults only, please.
Meet the Author of Beneath the Flames Gregory Lee Renz
Monday, July 22 - 6:30pm | Community Room
The first rule of firefighting is to never enter a burning building alone. Sometimes rules must be broken, much like writing.
Fire Captain Gregory Lee Renz was involved in a dramatic rescue of two boys from their burning bedroom. He received a series of awards including induction into the Wisconsin Fire and Police Hall of Fame. In 2008 Captain Renz retired, exchanging his turnout gear for a writing desk to pursue his passion, storytelling.
His book, Beneath the Flames, was inspired by two little girls who lived across from his inner-city fire station. Those two girls stayed in his thoughts over the years, demanding he tell.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Library. Copies of Beneath the Flames will be available for purchase.
If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please contact library staf
QiGong Classes With Nancy Osley, Instructor
Tuesday, July 23 - 9:30am | Community Room except July 30 will meet in the Teen Area
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 to ages 16 & up. Participants need to sign a waiver at the start of their first class.
If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please contact library staff.
Summer Open Lab
Tuesday, July 23 - 1:00pm | 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. There will be a librarian on hand to answer your questions and to help get you started.
Concert at the Park: Tony Rocker, Elvis Tribute Artist
Tuesday, July 23 - 6:30pm | Fireman's Park in DeForest
Re-live your memories & the music of Elvis Presley "the King of Rock and Roll"!
Rain location: DeForest High School PAC
Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors:
- Anonymous Music Lover 1
- Anonymous Music Lover 2
- DMB Community Bank
- Paulson Development
- Bakke Chiropractic Clinic
- Drs. Meredith and Gregg Bakke
- Essential Family Vision
- Friends of the Library
- Parkside Village
- REG Madison
- Fountainhead Homes
- LINKages Committee
Summer Open Lab
Wednesday, July 24 - 1:00pm | 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. There will be a librarian on hand to answer your questions and to help get you started.
Survival Skills: Sewing Machine Basics
Wednesday, July 24 - 1:00pm | Classroom - Lower Level
Join Ms. Louise for a course on Sewing Macing Basics. This course is offered twice in one day, you only need to attend one.
Survival Skills: Sewing Machine Basics
Wednesday, July 24 - 6:00pm | Classroom - Lower Level
Join Ms. Louise for a course on Sewing Macing Basics. This course is offered twice in one day, you only need to attend one.