Have a wonderful and safe holiday!
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.
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!
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!
Please register in advance for this program*: https://us02web.zoom.us/
You’ve probably never thought about history when you’re munching on a Hershey bar!
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.
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.
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."
Light painting results when a handheld light source—usually a flashlight— is used in a dark room or outdoors at night to illuminate a subject.
When you make a light painting, your camera is on a tripod with its shutter open for a timed exposure while you illuminate parts of the subject with the light.
Here is a tutorial on Learning About Your Camera with Light Painting Photography.
Won't these be interesting times to write about someday? For now, our Memoir Writers group continues to think about events, places, and people in our lives. If you have not been able to participate in our group, this is a great time to get involved because you don't have to be in Room D to participate.
This program has been cancelled. We will reschedule for a future date.We'll start the afternoon with mocktails. When you register for this party, we'll ask you to choose your drink. Will it be Pimm's Cup, a French 75, or classic lemonade?
The afternoon will continue with tea and treats, a presentation called Fashion and Flair of the 1920s, and amusements.
Make sure to have your photo taken in front of our special Highclere Castle backdrop.
We ask that you bring your own teacup and dress for the party!
Beverage Choices include:
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