Adult Programs
2019 Winter Reading Program: Reading is the Cat's Meow - Registration Required
Monday, December 17 (All day) to Friday, March 1 (All day)
Registration is open:
Please only enter reading level appropriate books that you read during this program.
Dragon Dollars can be spent in the Prize Store or donated to either the DeForest Area Public Library Endowment Fund, the Dane County Humane Society, the DeForest Area Needs Network, or the Wisconsin Big Cat Rescue. For more information about each of these organizations click their name to visit their website.
Non-redeemed Dragon Dollars (meaning they are on your online account as still owed to you) can be donated to any of the three organizations by sending an email to jsvetlik@deforestlibrary.org before end of day Sunday, March 3, 2019. Please include the amount you are donating to the specific organization(s). Redeemed Dragon Dollars must be donated in person.
All Dragon Dollars earned this reading program will expire at the end of the day Sunday, March 3, 2019.
Open Lab
Friday, January 18 - 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.
Painting Class
Saturday, January 19 - 11:30am | The Workshop
No need to be intimidated by these tiny canvases; they are the perfect size to try your hand at painting and they are small enough to complete in a short amount of time. Come in and get creatively energized with other artists of all skill levels.
Hidden Figures - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Movie Marathon
Monday, January 21 - 10:00am | Community Room
PG; 2 hrs. 7 min.
© Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp.
Stop in Studio 203 to hear a selection of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.
The March - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Movie Marathon Monday Matinee
Monday, January 21 - 1:00pm | Community Room
NR; 1 hr.
© PBS Distribution
Stop in Studio 203 to hear a selection of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.
The Rosa Parks Story - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Movie Marathon
Monday, January 21 - 3:00pm | Community Room
NR; 1 hr. 34 min.
© Jaffe-Braunstein Films
Stop in Studio 203 to hear a selection of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.
DAPL Photo Group
Monday, January 21 - 6:00pm | Community Room
Join fellow photographers for this interest group at the DeForest Area Public Library!
We have members with all skill levels. New members are always welcome!
QiGong Classes - Registration Required With Nancy Osley, Instructor
Tuesday, January 22 - 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 to ages 16 & up. Participants need to register and sign a waiver (waivers are available at the front desk and will be available at the first class).
If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please contact library staff.
Registration: Register
Open Lab
Tuesday, January 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.
Open Lab
Wednesday, January 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.
Electroforming Demo
Wednesday, January 23 - 6:00pm | The Workshop
Join us for this demo where we will discuss how to electroform copper onto a 3D printed object (or most any object) using our simple electroplating setup.