Adult Programs
Open Lab
Wednesday, May 22 - 3:30pm | 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.
Galactic Arts: Poly Clay Sculpting
Wednesday, May 22 - 6:00pm | The Workshop
Polymer Clay is a plastic material that can be sculpted into a variety of creations like jewelry, figurines, or anything else your imagination can whip up then it is hardened in a normal oven for you to take home.
Open Lab
Thursday, May 23 - 3:30pm | 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.
Dewey Stitchers
Thursday, May 23 - 6:00pm | Room C
Bring your knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, embroidery, crewel or any other fiber art you may be working on or want learn about.
Planetary Exploration: VR Exploring
Thursday, May 23 - 6:00pm | Classroom - Lower Level
Join us for a non-gaming VR experience in which we focus on exploration. HomeStar VR: View the night sky from anywhere in the world. Eagle Flight: Become an eagle and soar through the city of Paris. Titanic VR: Explore the legendary ship in a submarine.
Open Lab
Friday, May 24 - 3:30pm | 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.
Playstation VR!
Saturday, May 25 - 11:30am | Classroom - Lower Level
Bring your friends and eyeballs to experience virtual reality.
We will have a wide variety of games and environments to try out.
Don't miss your chance to get some hands on experience with Playstation VR.
Study of Alternate Universes: Towel Day
Saturday, May 25 - 1:30pm | Community Room
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
A cosmic joyride with an earthling and an alien.
Runtime: 1 hrs. 50 min.
Rated: PG
© Walt Disney Pictures
QiGong Classes With Nancy Osley, Instructor
Tuesday, May 28 - 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.
Carrie Catt, Belle La Follette, and How the Battle for Woman Suffrage was Won Presented by Dr. Bob Kann | 4th Tuesday Forum
Tuesday, May 28 - 10:00am | DeForest Area Community & Senior Center
Did you know that Wisconsin was the first state to ratify the woman suffrage amendment granting women the right to vote in 1919?
Wisconsin native Carrie Catt led two million women to lobby for passage of the 19th Amendment. Another Wisconsin native, Belle La Follette advocated for women’s rights and suffrage, testified before the US Senate, and spoke throughout the country.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of many states ratifying the 19th amendment. In honor of this anniversary, author and professor Dr. Bob Kann will share tales of courage, perseverance, and political savvy.
This library outreach program is sponsored by the DeForest Area Community & Senior Center, the DeForest Area Historical Society and the Library.
This library outreach program is open to the community. If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please contact library staff.