Kids & Family

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. 

Magnet Painting

Where
The Workshop

Art meets science in this hands-on experiment with magnets! 


There is no registration required for this program. Please contact Leona, Maker Librarian, at lbergmann [at] deforestlibrary.org (lbergmann[at]deforestlibrary[dot]org) if you have any questions. 

STEM Game Night

Where
The Workshop

Join us for a night of STEM games in the Workshop! 


There is no registration required for this program. Please contact Leona, Maker Librarian, at lbergmann [at] deforestlibrary.org (lbergmann[at]deforestlibrary[dot]org) if you have any questions. 

Fizzy Painting

Where
The Workshop

Art meets science in this fun, hands-on baking soda paint experiment! 


There is no registration required for this program. Please contact Leona, Maker Librarian, at lbergmann [at] deforestlibrary.org (lbergmann[at]deforestlibrary[dot]org) if you have any questions. 

Bubble Painting

Where
The Workshop

Blow colored bubbles in this fun hands-on activity that produces original pieces of art. 


There is no registration required for this program. Please contact Leona, Maker Librarian, at lbergmann [at] deforestlibrary.org (lbergmann[at]deforestlibrary[dot]org) if you have any questions. 

Paper Dolls

Where
The Workshop

Design your own paper dolls and clothes.


There is no registration required for this program. Please contact Leona, Maker Librarian, at lbergmann [at] deforestlibrary.org (lbergmann[at]deforestlibrary[dot]org) if you have any questions.