Kids & Family

Kids' Qigong

Where
Village Square (Library St. & Ethun Pl.)

Thursday Mornings July 3 - July 24
Village Square
at 11:00 a.m.
Rain Location: Children's Room

Introduce your child to the calming and energizing practice of Qigong! 

This free class is suggested for kids 4K - 5th grade.

Qigong is a gentle, mindful exercise that blends breathing, movement, and imagination. It’s like “meditation in motion” and is perfect for children who are curious, energetic, or need a calming break. 

Summer Park Storytime

Where
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Come and shake your sillies out with Miss Emily at our Outdoor Summer Storytime. Join us from 10:00 - 10:30 am for singing, dancing, stories, and more! After the stories stay and move and groove with some fun outdoor activities. This program is geared toward kids of all ages. Bring a blanket to sit on and join in the fun! Parks and themes may change.

Register for a Free Tree*

Where
Pickup: Week of April 22 at DeForest Library

Registration: Register on Neighborhood Forest

We are partnering with Neighborhood Forest to help inspire youth environmentalism! Parents/Guardians, please register your child to receive a FREE tree this Earth day. 

Registration ends on March 15. 

Trees will arrive the week of April 22, pickup will be at the DeForest Area Public Library. More info to follow for tree pick-up.

Story Walk - We Want Snow: A Wintry Chant by Jamie A Swenson 

Where
Lower Level

Embark on a wintry adventure with the DAPL's story walk. Jamie A. Swenson's delightful book, We Want Snow: A Wintry Chant, is a wonderful way to start this winter season.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

2024 Fall Park Storytime

Where
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Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, and action rhymes on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 - 10:30 am at local parks:

  • September 4 - DeForest Village Square (Library St. & Ethun Pl.)
  • September 11 - Windsor Fireman's Park
  • September 18 - DeForest Fireman's Park a Special Storytime with Special Guests
  • September 25 - DeForest Liberty Land Park

These storytimes are geared for kids of all ages.