Adult Programs
You've Got Savings - National Library Card Sign-up Month
Thursday, September 1 (All day) to Friday, September 30 (All day)
Show your library card and save!
- Culver's
10% off purchases
DeForest location only
- Norske Nook Restaurant & Bakery
$3 off 11" pie
DeForest location only
- The Poppy Seed
10% off drinks
- Windsor Breads
10% off purchases
Offers good 9/1/2022 - 9/30/2022. Some restrictions apply.
Also, show your library card at DAPL booths at community events in September to receive special gifts donated by Fleet Farm-DeForest!
Qigong Outdoors
Thursday, September 29 - 9:30am | The Village Green Across from the Library
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. Do this outside and get a boost of fresh, balancing energy.
Anyone (age 16 & up) is invited to sign a waiver and participate.
Class will be moved indoors, if space is available, during poor weather.
If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please contact library staff.
Open Lab
Thursday, September 29 - 3:00pm | The Workshop
Explore our innovative makerspace and discover what it has to offer. Nurture your inner scientist and artist by trying your hand at 3D design and printing, coding games, painting, sculpting, light woodworking, and much more. A librarian will be on hand to answer your questions and to help get you started.
If the STEAM Librarian is not in, please ask at the front desk for Workshop availability.
Board Games
Saturday, October 1 - 1:00pm | Children's Room
Each month we will feature different board games, as well as have other games for kids & families and teens & adults!
Feel free to bring a game to teach and play!
Games you bring to teach and play do not have to fit the theme of the month.
Some games we have at most game days include Astro Trash, Life, Connect Four, matching games, Chess, Flapjack Flipout, Uno, Dominos, Fluxx, Hi Ho! Cherry-O, and more!
Pyrography
Saturday, October 1 - 1:00pm | The Workshop
Sometimes referred to as wood burning this is the art of decorating wood or other materials with burn marks.
Try out one of our wood-burning pens to make a wooden art piece you can take home.
Because these pens heat up to about 1,000 degrees younger patrons must be accompanied by an adult.
This program also occurs on Wednesday, September 28 at 5:00 pm.
Monday Matinee
Monday, October 3 - 1:00pm | Community Room
We're pleased to offer a free showing of a movie that is of interest to grown-ups.
Qigong In-Person! Registration Required
Tuesday, October 4 - 9:30am | Community Room
Registration: Register!
What is Qigong?
It is a slow movement exercise with gentle stretching. Qigong can create better energy, better sleep, relaxation, and reduce stress.
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 Qigong on our Facebook page is a pre-recorded session, the in-person sessions on Tuesdays are not being streamed live or recorded.
Open Lab
Tuesday, October 4 - 3:00pm | The Workshop
Explore our innovative makerspace and discover what it has to offer. Nurture your inner scientist and artist by trying your hand at 3D design and printing, coding games, painting, sculpting, light woodworking, and much more. A librarian will be on hand to answer your questions and to help get you started.
If the STEAM Librarian is not in, please ask at the front desk for Workshop availability.
Workshop @ Home Monthly Facebook Videos & Kits
Wednesday, October 5 - 1:00pm
Once a month 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).
This program is funded in part by the American Girl Fund for Children.
Qigong Outdoors
Thursday, October 6 - 9:30am | The Village Green Across from the Library
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. Do this outside and get a boost of fresh, balancing energy.
Anyone (age 16 & up) is invited to sign a waiver and participate.
Class will be moved indoors, if space is available, during poor weather.
If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please contact library staff.
Open Lab
Thursday, October 6 - 3:00pm | The Workshop
Explore our innovative makerspace and discover what it has to offer. Nurture your inner scientist and artist by trying your hand at 3D design and printing, coding games, painting, sculpting, light woodworking, and much more. A librarian will be on hand to answer your questions and to help get you started.
If the STEAM Librarian is not in, please ask at the front desk for Workshop availability.