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Writing Poems of Peace - Registration Required

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Classroom - Lower Level

Registration: Register!

A workshop for non-poets and poets alike!

In this workshop we'll hear some classic poems of peace. We'll also talk briefly about styles of poems and a few easy ways to think about your area and style of writing.

Then we'll take some time to start writing our own poems of peace. You might go home with your first poem, and then try writing more! 

I Know My Song: Poetry Reading

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Classroom - Lower Level

“The poems in this collection reflect the rhythm of my life, the longing of my heart, the healing of my soul and the leading of the Spirit,” says June.

Join us to hear June Paul read some of her work. June is a member of the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets and Wisconsin Writers Association. She is the initiator and promoter of “The Poets Tree of Peace Project.”

She has had poems published in Blue Heron Review, Visual Verse, Grief Digest, The Poet by Day, and other publications.

The Law of Attraction: Bring Your Book Boyfriend to Life With Author Judith Joy

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Community Room

Judith Joy has discovered a way to bring the magic of ‘book friends and boyfriends’ to life.

Judith says what worked for her—bringing her “book boyfriend” to life—can work for you, too. She says these strategies can be applied to finding many types of future relationships. Hear her personal journey and tips for manifesting your dream partner.

Sponsored by The Friends of the Library. Copies of Joy’s book will be available for purchase and signing.

On a Mission to Serve

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DeForest Area Community & Senior Center

Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota is the poorest county in the United States.

Erling Isely and other volunteers from the Wisconsin Lions Club coordinated eye care missions on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in 2019, and are planning to go again in May of 2020. Meet Erling and learn about the Wisconsin Lions Missions involvement with the Oglala Lakota people.

This library outreach program is open to the community. If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please contact library staff.

Sew it Up

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Classroom - Lower Level

Bring in your UFOs (UnFinished Objects) to complete, or a sewing project you’d like to begin. We’ll share ideas and tips with others who sew or quilt.

You can use one of the Library’s six sewing machines or bring your own. Louise Valdovinos will be on hand to give you a hand!

Meditation Class - Registration Required

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Room D

Registration: Sessions have started. Please email jhenze [at] deforestlibrary.org to register.

Meditation reduces stress, helps anxiety, promotes emotional health and has countless other benefits.

Let It Snow: Make a Holiday Greeting Card

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DeForest Area Community & Senior Center

Let’s create a fun, snow themed, all occasion greeting card. All supplies and an envelope to mail your card are included. Whether you are an experienced card-maker or you’ve never tried card-making before, you’ll want to come to this fun program and make a card to give to someone special! Shirley Merker, a creative and crafty card-maker, will show us the techniques to make this card. Thanks to the Friends of the Library sponsoring this activity.

Book Club Bash

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Community Room

Join fellow book lovers to talk books and authors. Everyone is invited to attend, whether you're in a book club or just trolling for new book ideas. P.S. Did we mention refreshments and cool door prizes?

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

Make a Jelly Roll Quilt - Registration Required

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Classroom - Lower Level

A jelly roll is a set of 2.5″ pre-cut fabric strips, featuring coordinating fabric. It’s a great time saver and is great for beginning quilters. With the fabric already cut and coordinated, all that’s left to do is sew together the strips into a fantastic quilt top. 

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