Shop, Eat & Save with your library card all month long!
Join our month long Bingo* for a chance to win a prize a copy of the DVD Elemental and Library Swag.
Present your library card at the following eight local businesses for special discounts valid 9/1/2023 - 9/30/2023.
Stop in for a magical night as we enjoy the many locations of the magical world. There will be activities, crafts, games, and more!
All summer readers are invited to celebrate with us Wednesday, August 30, 4 to 7 pm at the Village Green (the small park across from the Library at the corner of Library Street and Ethun Place). The party will feature music by DJ Justin, a bubble dance party, outdoor games, cotton candy, popcorn, and hot dogs. Each summer reading participant who read and logged at least one book will get one free hot dog; additional hot dogs will be available for a suggested donation of $1, while supplies last.
Come together on the Village Green (corner of Library St. & Ethun Pl.) to enjoy tasty ice cream sundaes and raise money for the DAPL Children's Room remodeling project.
Two-scoop sundaes will be $5 and one-scoop sundaes will be $3, cash or check only.
Event sponsor Turning Point Realty will be scooping up tasty Sassy Cow ice cream and offering a variety of toppings. Thanks to their generous support, 100% of the proceeds will support the Children's Room remodel.
Sponsored by: Turning Point Realty
Registration: Register!
Please register everyone (adults, teens, and kids) that is planning on attending.
Stay in the library after we close at 5:00 pm! There will be a scavenger hunt, food, and activities. All children and teens must attend with an adult.
MAKE MUSIC DEFOREST WITH THE DAPL
Wednesday, June 21
Make Music DeForest is a live, free musical celebration on June 21, the longest day of the year, with concerts throughout the community. Visit makemusicday.org/deforest for the full schedule. The DAPL is presenting the following programs that day:
RHYTHM & RHYME SUMMER PARK STORYTIME
(DEFOREST FIREMAN’S PARK) 10:00 a.m.
Get ready to meet some fantastic beasts! Did you know that animals are helping with scientific discoveries for medical advances from using scorpion venom to illuminate cancer cells, to how Gila monster saliva can help with diabetes? Naturalist and animal rescuer Dino Tlachac will showcase many exotic creatures and share cool scientific facts about them at this interactive program.
Presented by: Nature's Niche - Exotic and Native Animal Rescue
Danielle will show off her hoop skills, and then it's time to get hooping! Participants will learn beginner-friendly hoop moves through the 10-Trick Game. Danielle will lead hoop-based creative movement exploration exercises, partner/group activities, and games.
Presented by: Hoop Elation
Experience the “phun” of physics! Join us for a fast-paced, interactive presentation filled with demonstrations that will help you better understand the physics in the world around you, while having fun at the same time!
Presented by: UW-Madison
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