My LINKcat AccountIntro to Knitting*
Where
The Workshop
Registration: Register
Learn to knit! Learn the basics starting with a simple pot holder.
All Ages
2024 After-Hours Adventure*
Where
DeForest Area Public Library - Meet in Teen Area
Registration: Register
Registration closes at noon on Tuesday, February 27.
Families can join us for a special after-hours event with food, games, crafts, adventure, and more!
Schedule of Events:
Dragon Training Academy
Where
Community Room
Brock Barnabas is a world-renowned steampunk time traveler and inventor from the 1800's. With his latest invention, the "Time Travel Trunk," he visits the present time to recruit some adventurous kids to travel back to the Medieval times.
Brock trains the kids to defend against and tame down dragons using his amazing science-based inventions and techniques.
Upon completion of their training, Brock Barnabas prepares to transport the kids to the past but inadvertently draws a dragon to the present.
Dragon Dance with ZYKFA
Where
Community Room
The dragon dance is an important part of Chinese New Year celebrations, especially as we celebrate the Year of the Dragon in 2024.
Members of Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association's Folk Performing Arts Troupe will discuss and demonstrate the symbolism behind their traditional dances, concluding with a dragon dance through the Library.
Gift-Wrapping Event
Where
Children's Room
You bring the gifts.*
Gril Scout Troop 7116 will wrap them.
*One large gift (less than 20 lbs) or two small to medium gifts.
2024 Winter Reading Program: Ignite Your Imagination
Where
Beanstack
This reading program is based on what you read!
- Earth Dragons are reading Board, Picture, and Early Reader Books.
- Water Dragons are reading Chapter and Plus Books.
- Fire Dragons are school-age kids reading Teen and Adult Books.
- Air Dragons are adults reading Teen and Adult Books.
The last day to redeem and spend Dragon Dollars is at 4:00 pm on March 10, 2024.
FAQ:
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Ignite Your Imagination: Winter Reading Kickoff
Where
Library Patio
Join us on the Library patio for a winter campfire, complete with hot dogs, s'mores, warm drinks, and seasonal music. While you're here (or even if you're not), you can sign up and start logging your books and activities for the Winter Reading Program in Beanstack.
*The event will go until 3 pm or while supplies last.
Bath Bombs*
Where
The Workshop
Make your own bath bombs for a fun and relaxing spa day.
Learn to Crochet*
Where
The Workshop
Registration: Register!
Learn to crochet starting with colorful yarn coasters!
Session will cover a variety of simple crochet stitches and projects for beginners.
All ages and skill levels are welcome to join.
Sewing with Louise: Hand Sewing Basics*
Where
Classroom
Hand sewing is a useful life skill that most anyone can use. Louise will show us the basics, beginning with threading a needle to some simple and advanced projects you can sew. This class is appropriate for adults and children age 6 and up.
Registration:
Space is limited, so please register anyone who will be sewing.