DeForest Area Public Library

What to do on a no-school day?

Come to the Library to stock up on new-to-you craft supplies!

Fill a bag with die cuts, stamp pads, paper, mystery materials, and more!

What to do on a no-school day?

Come to the Library to stock up on new-to-you craft supplies!

Fill a bag with die cuts, stamp pads, paper, mystery materials, and more!

Join Miss Emily for a magical storytime & craft with actors from DeForest Area High School's musical production of Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella.

Join us for DeForest Winterfest Ornament Making!

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

Bring your list and visit with Santa. There will be photo opportunities so bring your camera.

More information coming soon.

Wilson the dog is coming back to the Library!

Kids can stop by to read to him and his friend Pat the second Tuesday of each month.

Bring your own favorite dog books or choose from ones we have at the Library.

Kids are invited to join Miss Emily at the bandshell in Fireman’s Park for a special outdoor pop-up storytime.

After storytime explore some real big trucks and stay for some fun activities.

The big trucks will be at the adjacent street that is closed along Fireman’s Park. 

Kids ages 4 - 10 are encouraged to join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for Build It Club!

We follow current Dane County Public Health guidelines.  All programs are subject to change based on current public health guidelines and best practices. Follow the DeForest Library on Facebook for program updates or subscribe to our DAPL e-newsletter. 

Exploratories are family activity times for pre-school and elementary school-aged children and their families held in the library children's room. Join in the fun!

We follow current Dane County Public Health guidelines. Current guidelines require everyone 2 and older to wear masks in public buildings. All programs are subject to change based on current public health guidelines and best practices. Follow the DeForest Library on Facebook for program updates or subscribe to our DAPL e-newsletter. 

Registration: Register!
Register for either the 9 am or the 10 am session.

Pre-schoolers will build letter and number identification skills while enjoying stories, songs, and activities with their caregivers.

We follow current Dane County Public Health guidelines. Current guidelines require everyone 2 and older to wear masks in public buildings.