My LINKcat AccountExplore Western Green Park
Where
Western Green Park in DeForest
Join Miss Emily and the Authors of Great Nature Wisconsin for a story, exploring, and creating with nature at Western Green Park.
Kids & Family
Little Picassos
Where
Children's Room
An art program that provides a safe and fun space to explore creativity, develop fine motor skills, and be expressive through various materials.
Have fun with us creating your masterpieces.
If DeForest schools are closed due to weather, there will be no in-person morning children’s programs.
All programs are subject to change based on attendance.
Friday Fun Storytime
Where
Community Room
Join Miss Emily for singing, dancing, stories, and more on select Fridays at 10 am!
After the stories stay and move and groove with some fun activities.
This program is geared toward kids of all ages and is open to everyone! Our Friday Fun Storytimes will be different from our regular Story Hours and Tiny Tot Times.
If DeForest schools are closed due to weather, there will be no in-person Storytimes.
All programs are subject to change based on attendance.
Tiny Tot Time: Birth - 3 Years Old
Where
Children's Room
Silly songs, fun action rhymes, and interactive stories will have caregivers and little ones moving and grooving.
Tiny Tot Time is offered three times a week. Each week there will be new books and activities.
- Tuesdays at 10:15 am
- Wednesdays at 9:15 am
- Wednesdays at 10:15 am
Board Books to read along with Miss Emily each week will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.
If DeForest schools are closed due to weather, there will be no in-person Storytimes.
All programs are subject to change based on attendance.
Story Hour: 2-5 Years Old
Where
Children's Room
Pre-schoolers will build letter and number identification skills while enjoying stories, songs, and activities with their caregivers.
Story Hour is offered three times a week. Each week there will be new books and activities.
- Mondays at 10:15 am
- Thursdays at 9:15 am
- Thursdays at 10:15 am
If DeForest schools are closed due to weather, there will be no in-person Storytimes.
All programs are subject to change based on attendance.
2025 Fall Park Storytime
Where
See Event Description
Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, and action rhymes on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am at local parks:
- September 3 - Community Room (library lower level) due to weather
- September 10 - Windsor Fireman's Park
These storytimes are geared for kids of all ages.
There is no registration required for this program. Please contact Emily, Children Services Librarian, at emilyh [at] deforestlibrary.org if you have any questions.
Story Walk: Miss MacDonald Has a Farm
Where
See Event Description
This is a fun rhyming read aloud . Everyone will enjoy singing along as they learn where the food is grown.
- Western Green Park: until September 3
Parade Pinwheels
Where
The Workshop
Celebrate the Fourth with creative fun! Kids can make their own parade pinwheels or ribbon wand, then draw a firework portrait to give a little sparkle to their Independence Day.
There is no registration required for this drop-in program. Please contact Leona, Maker Librarian, at lbergmann [at] deforestlibrary.org if you have any questions.
Sock Puppets
Where
The Workshop
Give a lonely sock a new life! Craft your own sock puppet using felt, buttons, and a little imagination. Perfect for storytelling, playtime, or just for fun. This is a drop-in event while supplies last.
There is no registration required for this drop-in program. Please contact Leona, Maker Librarian, at lbergmann [at] deforestlibrary.org if you have any questions.
Rhythm & Rhyme Storytime
Where
DeForest Fireman's Park
Join Miss Emily for a musical storytime and stay to move and groove at this outdoor kids dance party, complete with bubbles, hula hoops, and more!
There is no registration required for this program. Please contact Emily, Children's Services Librarian, at emilyh [at] deforestlibrary.org (emilyh[at]deforestlibrary[dot]org) if you have any questions.