Spooky season is upon us! In the U.S., Halloween is a holiday full of merrymaking, magic, and mischief. Many cultures celebrate life and death through rituals and celebrations with their communities. Learn about the origins and practices of various Halloween-like traditions around the world. Read all month long and complete activities to earn badges.
We'll close out our Fall Harvest festivities with a performance by award-winning children's musician Laura Doherty on Market Street. She, her puppets, and bass player will have everyone dancing, laughing, and singing in the street.
Join us at the library to celebrate the start of autumn with free music, food, games, crafts, and more.
Log books and complete activities in this fall-themed challenge!
Earn at least 6 logging and/or activity badges to complete this challenge and be entered for a chance to win a Fall Prize Bundle!
September is Library Card Signup Month
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Embark on an outdoor adventure with the DAPL's story walk at Sunfish Pond. Steve Metzger's delightful book, We're Going on a Nature Hunt, is a wonderful way to start your family's explorations along the Upper Yahara River Trail.
This Story Walk is presented in partnership with the Village of DeForest Park & Recreation Department.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
It's time to celebrate a remarkable summer reading program and kick off a new school year. Our community of readers blew away every challenge we posted, so we're throwing a party!
Join us for:
Rain Date: Sunday, August 1
Stop in before Summer Exploratory and learn from author Bev Davis about her book, Winging It, and how family members can work together to protect and save the Monarch butterfly.
Learn what simple supplies and plants you can put in place at your home to help these butterflies thrive.
In case of rain this event will move inside to the library’s Community Room.
Flourish & Blotts Bookseller (aka the Friends of the DAPL) will be opening its bookrooms in honor of Harry Potter's birthday! The rooms will reveal delights for muggles, wizards, and witches alike.
Volunteers will be on hand to help you find just the books, movies, and music you want and need.
Please support the Friends of the DeForest Area Public Library, a 501(c)(3) organization. All proceeds benefit the DeForest Area Public Library.
Masks are encouraged and appreciated while in the Library.
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