Adults

Banned Book Club

Where
Room C

1st Wednesday of the Month
DeForest Area Public Library
12:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate your freedom to read by joining us for thoughtful discussions about challenged and banned books in a safe and compassionate environment. 

We will explore a variety of books that have been cited by the American Library Association (ALA) as being frequently challenged. Though some of the books may have been written for younger readers, the Banned Book Club is intended for adults.

Library at the Center: "Why Books?" with Author David Benjamin

Where
Cornerstone Community Center

Let’s talk books! When did your love of reading begin? Who are your favorite authors? Do you have fond memories of reading a book that has stuck with you over time? What book may have changed your life or helped you to look at things from a new perspective?

Join the conversation between other readers and award-winning author David Benjamin. David will also read from his new book The Melting Grandmother. Join us at Cornerstone Community Center for this unique program!

Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang: Asian American Representation in Literature*

Where
Online Virtual Event

Registration: Register

We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media.

Author Talk with Nina Simon: A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere*

Where
Online Virtual Event

Registration: Register

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door.

You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night.

Author Talk with Douglas Brunt: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I*

Where
Online Virtual Event

Registration: Register

Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.

Advance Directive Planning: Financial Power of Attorney Presentation & Workshop

Where
Community Room

Join us on Tuesday, May 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Community Room for an educational program about Financial Power of Attorney.

From 4:00 until 5:00 pm, there will be a presentation by Attorney Kate Schilling, a Legal Services Manager in the Elder Law & Advocacy Center of the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.

Yarn Dyeing*

Where
The Workshop

Registration: Register

Dye your own yarn using acid dye. If you like knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts and want to personalize your projects try hand dyeing yarn. All supplies will be provided. 

Spring Card Making*

Where
Community Room

Registration: Register

Shirley Merker returns to show us the techniques to make cards with a Spring theme! Participants will get to make a bottle shaker card, a puppy punch card, and a pillow box and gift note.

All materials will be provided. Seats are limited, so please register to reserve your spot.

Drywall Installation & Repair

Where
Community Room

How did your last drywall project go?  

If it was a bit of a struggle or didn’t turn out as well as you hoped…you should join us for this class!  

Techniques and strategies make a big difference…sometimes it’s having the right tools…and sometimes it’s knowing what products work best in each situation. 

Let’s cover the basics and all become better drywallers, because chances are, if you own a home…you will have to do drywall work at some point.  

This program is sponsored by MG&E.

Gardening with Native Plants Badger Talk

Where
Community Room

Join us for an engaging and informational Badger Talk about gardening with native plants with presenter Susan Carpenter!

Native plants are the basis of sustainable, diverse, and beautiful gardens supporting pollinators, beneficial insects, and wildlife. These gardens thrive without fertilizers, pesticides, mowing, or supplemental watering. We will share garden examples, plant sources, and practical tips for garden care.

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