Coloring for Adults
Monday, April 26 - 4:00pm | Zoom & Library Community Room

You've probably heard that coloring has many benefits.  Here's what the Journal of the American Art Therapy Association recently stated.

"Studies have shown that “structured coloring of a reasonably complex geometric pattern,” such as a symmetrical mandala pattern or coloring book, can lead to a meditative state that helps reduce anxiety. Consider breaking out your adult coloring books, or drawing your own pattern."

Our library's Coloring for Adults group will be meeting via Zoom to color together.  If you would you like to join in send an email to jhenze@deforestlibrary.org at least one day before the next session and you'll receive an invitation to join in the fun.

 Those who are already members will automatically receive an invitation by email.

Qi gong In-Person! - Registration Required
Tuesday, April 27 - 9:30am | Community Room

Registration: Register!

What is Qi gong?

It is a slow movement exercise with gentle stretching. Qi gong can create better energy, better sleep, relaxation, and reduce stress.

It’s been a long time since we were able to offer in-person Qi gong classes. Public Health Madison & Dane County Order #13 allows 20 people in our Community Room with 6 foot distancing, masks, and hand sanitizer available. To participate, please call the Library at 846-5482, or register on our website. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water, and you’ll need to fill out a waiver form.

If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please contact library staff.

Please Note: The Qi gong on our Facebook page is a pre-recorded session, the in-person sessions on Tuesdays are not being streamed live or recorded.

The Martians Are Coming - Registration Required Presented by Historian Laura F. Keyes
Tuesday, April 27 - 6:30pm | Zoom

Registration: Register!

On the Eve of Halloween 1938, a young actor/director broadcast a radio drama based on a 40-year-old novel: The War of the Worlds.

While the original broadcast had a relatively low audience, the impact it had, and continues to have, on American culture is staggering.

But how much of that impact was reality, and how much has been exaggerated over the years? Were there riots in the streets from panicked listeners, or did most of the audience simply enjoy a well-done piece of theatre? Did Orson Welles know he would frighten listeners, or was this an unintended accident?

Attend this illustrated lecture, and learn the real story.

Sponsored by a grant from:

Beyond the Page is a permanent endowment held by the Madison Community Foundation that annually funds free humanities programming in Dane County libraries – forever.

If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please contact library staff.

Workshop Wednesday Weekly Facebook Videos & Kits @ the Library
Wednesday, April 28 - 1:00pm

Every Wednesday at 1 pm, Michael, our STEAM librarian, will post an instructional video for a fun project you can complete at home.

Kits with most of the project materials will be available in our Library Street entrance (while supplies last).