Adults

Photo Group - Play of Light

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Where
Zoom & Library Community Room

Light is the name of the game in most visual arts, especially photography. How would you interpret the play of light photographically?

In this assignment, the only subject is light and how it combines with line, structure, texture, and shape.

“Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography.” – George Eastman

Black Male Suffrage in Early Wisconsin - Registration Required

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Where
Zoom

Registration: Register!

On October 31, 1865 Ezekiel Gillespie, a black Milwaukee resident, asked that his name be added to the list of eligible voters.

He was refused. The next day he went to the polls to vote. He was again turned away on account of his race. Listen to the rest of the story as Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara illuminates the history of black male suffrage in Wisconsin in this virtual program.

Leaves of Peace - Poetry Reading

When (Date)
Where
Zoom

Leaves of Peace is an anthology of poems written by Wisconsin Poets.

Whether it's peace of heart, peace of mind, or peace across the land that you're hoping to hear or share, join us on August 3 and be inspired!

Listen to poems from the collection and perhaps bring one of yours to share.

Contact jhenze [at] deforestlibrary.org to receive an invitation to Zoom.

Photography Group - A Day in My Town

When (Date)
Where
Zoom & Library Community Room

This month’s challenge is to create a series of images that document your town.

Because we have some members of our group who live in places other than DeForest, take your camera wherever you call home this month, whether it is Madison, Cottage Grove, or even Boulder Junction.

Capture the daily life of your community through streets, buildings, natural features, and events.

Practice social distancing while capturing your images!

This group is sponsored by the library and is open to the public. New members and visitors are always welcome!

Photography Group - Street Photography

When (Date)
Where
Email

Street photography is typically about candidly capturing life in public areas. And contrary to its name, street photography does not have to be one on the streets. You can do street photography anywhere.

A street photograph has to be a real, unposed moment an da person does not have to be in a photo for it to be considered a street photograph.

Practice social distancieng while capturing your images!

This group is sponsored by the library is is open to the public. New members and visitors are always welcome! 

Need to Read Book Chat - Registration Required

When (Date)
Where
Zoom & Library Community Room

Registration: Register!

What have you been reading lately?

Join other book lovers to talk about your favorite books, and maybe those you didn’t like!

Be ready to give a brief description of one or two of your recent reads.

 

Dewey Stitchers

When (Date)
Where
Zoom

While we're all in isolation, crafts like crochet and knitting are a great way to pass the time, have fun, and relax.  

Our library's Dewey Stitchers group will meet via Zoom to craft together.  Would you like to join in?  Send an email to jhenze [at] deforestlibrary.org (jhenze[at]deforestlibrary[dot]org) at least one day before the next session and you'll receive an invitation to join in the fun.

Coloring for Adults

When (Date)
Where
Zoom

You've probably heard that coloring has many benefits.  Here's what the Journal of the American Art Therapy Association recently stated.

"Studies have shown that “structured coloring of a reasonably complex geometric pattern,” such as a symmetrical mandala pattern or coloring book, can lead to a meditative state that helps reduce anxiety. Consider breaking out your adult coloring books, or drawing your own pattern."

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