All Ages

You've Got Savings - National Library Card Sign-up Month

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Show your library card and save!

  • Culver's 
    10% off purchases
    DeForest location only
     
  • Norske Nook Restaurant & Bakery
    $3 off 11" pie
    DeForest location only
     
  • The Poppy Seed
    10% off drinks
     
  • Windsor Breads
    10% off purchases
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Offers good 9/1/2022 - 9/30/2022. Some restrictions apply.

 

Dino Day

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Cretaceous Crafts & Activities

The Library will be filled with dino activities: dig for bones, paint your own dinosaur, decorate dino cookies, study fossils, take prehistoric pics, and more.

Animatronic T-Rex & Roaming Dinos

Meet realistic dinosaurs in the Library--up close and personal! Presented with Dinosaur Dimensions.

Fall Book Sale

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Where
Lower Level

Mark your calendar for the Friends of the DeForest Area Public Library's Fall Book Sale.

Both bookrooms will be open, and volunteers will be on hand to help you find great books, music, movies, toys, and more.

Halloween Party - New Date!

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Where
Indoors - Main Level

Get into your costume and be ready for a spooktacular party at the library!

There will be:

  • Games
  • Activities
  • And More!

We have been greatly saddened by the passing of Jan Williams, longtime DeForest educator and drama program director. She and her drama club students have long contributed to programs at the DeForest Area Public Library, most recently as key presenting partners in our Haunted Library. The celebration of her life is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, the original date for our Halloween Party and Haunted Library. 

Fall Harvest Celebration

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Where
Library Grounds

Join us on the grounds around the library to celebrate the start of autumn.

Enjoy a farm animal petting zoo, food, games, crafts for all ages, balloon animals, a Friends of the DAPL book sale, and more.

All food and activities will be offered outdoors in a safe manner following current health guidelines and best practices. In the event of rain, we will move activities indoors as we are able.

 

Decoder Puzzle Adventures!

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Where
Children's Room

Come along with Nakira and friends on a journey to explore STEM all around us.

Our adventure begins with the Decoder Puzzles – piece together the puzzle and put on your Decoder Glasses to uncover the hidden mystery items in each illustrated scene.

After completing your Decoder Puzzle and finding all of the hidden objects, join in the fun of making a custom pair of Decoder Glasses to reveal your own secret messages!

This program is sponsored by Beyond the Page.

Summer Reading Celebration Beach Party

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Where
Market Street

Our summer readers blew away every challenge we could throw at them, so we're going to throw a beach-style dance party on Market Street! We'll have a DJ, fun outdoor games, a sandy play area, and Susie's Sweets and Treats ice cream truck.

All summer reading participants who log at least one book in Beanstack will receive a coupon at the party for a free ice cream treat. Winners of the school reading challenges will also have chances to super soak their principals, school librarians, and public library staff. Stay tuned for more details.

Mega LEGO® Event!

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Where
The Workshop

Join us at the library and grab one of the many giant bins of LEGO® bricks to build from. With so many LEGO® bricks at your beck and call, you can construct the build of your dreams.

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site.

This program also occurs on Wednesday, October 5 at 5:00 pm.