My LINKcat AccountAuthor Talk with Irena Smith: The Golden Ticket to College Admissions is Not What You Think - Redefining Success for Parents of Teens*
Where
Online Virtual Event
Registration: Register
Adults
Author Talk with Frieda McFadden: Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists*
Where
Online Virtual Event
Registration: Register
Get your popcorn and take a seat as we chat with the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological thrillers and her mega-bestselling hit The Housemaid series, in particular her forthcoming (June 11, 2024) third installment, The Housemaid Is Watching.
Author Talk with Matt Shindell: For the Love of Mars - A Human History of the red Planet*
Where
Online Virtual Event
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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
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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.