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Join us for a glimpse into the writing lives of two local artists.

Susan, a watercolor artist, recently published A House Named Simplicity: Stories of Finding Home. Her husband, Don, is a fine art photographer and author of Civility: Belonging with Dignity.

In her book, Susan has written a collection of stories about a house that supported their quest to find home, both in a place and within themselves.

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You can make these fun and easy spring decorations at home!

Supplies needed to create them will be included in this take-home kit.

Bags will be available for pickup beginning Monday, April 12!

Please note: This craft activity is for our adult patrons.

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Ready to get active with the warmer weather, but not sure where to start?

Learn how to take a smart approach toward your spring activities that will keep you and your joints feeling good! Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Aaron Gustum will present this program for us on Zoom.

Co-hosted via Zoom by DeForest Area Community & Senior Center & DeForest Area Public Library

Minimalist photography emphasizes simplicity in composition and telling a story with as few elements as possible. It allows one to create images using simple subject matter, only capturing what is essential, and telling a story in the process by exploring the relationship between your subject and the viewer.

Please send in your photographs by Monday, April 19.

Email jhenze [at] deforestlibrary.org to submit your photographs and get a Zoom link.

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Help us celebrate National Library Week with the true story of Lutie Stearns!

We’re expanding our puzzle swap!

Clean out your game closet, bring your board games, card games, or puzzles and get something new. All items should be in good shape, and all pieces should be included.

If you have games to just donate and not swap, you’re welcome to bring them at any time before the swap as we need to have a selection ready.

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

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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.

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Test your musical smarts!

In this entertaining and engaging program, musician Ben Pernick combines live performances, fun facts, and trivia based on hits through the ages. There’ll be tunes from Broadway, television, artist retrospectives, and even a “Musical Road Trip” with state and city trivia.

Join us on Zoom for an evening of musical fun!

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If you like to knit or crochet, you’ll enjoy meeting Laura Shtaida, pattern tester! Pattern designers have several steps to their process before releasing patterns for knitters or crocheters. Laura helps the designers by testing their patterns before they are released by providing feedback and recommendations. By participating in test knits, Laura has virtually met a lot of interesting people from around the world and learned a lot of new knitting skills.

Laura will share how she finds patterns to test, details about the process of testing, and some of her finished objects.

What is fine art black & white photography about?

It means reconstructing reality, looking for texture, contrast in tone, evoking impressionism, and focusing on the play of light.

Black & white allows for a more personal interpretation of reality. This month our assignment is to capture images in black and white, keeping these points in mind.

Please send in your photographs by Monday, March 15.