Adults

What is a junk journal? It’s a craft project made with craft supplies, recycled paper, other found materials. Use it for an everyday journal, a memory book, or art journal.

Our crafty and creative friend Carol Hensen says she’s addicted to making them! All materials provided, but feel free to bring fabric and wrapping paper scraps, lace, old photos, ribbons, maps, stickers, sheet music, or whatever strikes your fancy! Please register online or at the library desk.

From independent living to memory care communities, what living options are right for your loved one?

Many people are confused about what type of community would be a good fit for parents or other loved ones. If someone has dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, Nikki Degner, RN, will discuss how an assisted living community differs from a memory care.

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

Look at a medieval knight in armor and you can't help but wonder how he got the stuff on, and how the armor was made in the first place!

Armorer and medievalist John Keizer creates his own armor and is interested in educating others about the historical accuracy of armor. Using metalworking equipment, he manufactures pieces of armor that he says are as accurately constructed as possible.

Join us for a chance to see and touch real armor and learn about its historical significance.

If you have back pain, you are not alone. About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. Dr. Tyler Harrington has information for us about this common ailment.

• Updates on current research for back pain
• Most common causes of back pain
• Specific strategies to eliminate back pain for good

This month’s library outreach is being held on the fifth Tuesday.

The first rule of firefighting is to never enter a burning building alone. Sometimes rules must be broken, much like writing.

Fire Captain Gregory Lee Renz was involved in a dramatic rescue of two boys from their burning bedroom. He received a series of awards including induction into the Wisconsin Fire and Police Hall of Fame. In 2008 Captain Renz retired, exchanging his turnout gear for a writing desk to pursue his passion, storytelling.

Two world wars, the Great Depression, the Cold War, space exploration, social revolution and politics, brought enormous change in the world during the 20th century.

Sam Martino’s collection of original newspapers from historical events, and his experiences as a journalist for the Associated Press, the Milwaukee Journal, and as a University of Wisconsin - Whitewater journalism faculty member, will take us on a trip through the events that shaped our world.

Join us for a fascinating library outreach program.

Living in a place that is safe, familiar and comfortable is important to everyone, including people with Alzheimer's or other dementias.

Anna Lezotte of Right at Home and Donna Dziewik of 101 Mobility will offer tips on how to live safely at home, what resources are available, and what factors should be considered when deciding on other living options.

Supported by DeForest-Windsor Dementia Friendly Communities Group

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

Currently, an estimated 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia. The disease also affects the 16 million Americans who provide unpaid care for people living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.

Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available for some symptoms, and Alzheimer's Association resources.

Supported by DeForest-Windsor Dementia Friendly Communities Group

How do you provide quality of life for your loved one when they can no longer effectively communicate? How can a family come to terms with their loved one not knowing them anymore?

Providing care for a person with dementia is challenging and stressful, especially as during the last stage of the illness.

Michele Strauss will provide information on what to expect, strategies to address common behaviors, and ways to enhance quality of life for patients and families at the end of life.

Supported by DeForest-Windsor Dementia Friendly Communities Group