DeForest Area Public Library

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. 

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.

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

Space is limited. Please register for only one Storytime (Wiggles & Giggles, Tiny Tot Time, OR Story Hour) per child. When you register you will be registered for all remaining sessions. 

Registration: Register!
Register for either the 10 am or 11 am session.
The 9 am session is Full.

Silly songs, fun action rhymes, and interactive stories will have caregivers and little ones moving and grooving.

Registration: Register!

Babies and their caregivers will have fun interacting with each other while singing songs, doing simple fingerplays, and enjoying short stories.

Space is limited. Please register for only one Storytime (Wiggles & Giggles, Tiny Tot Time, OR Story Hour) per child. When you register you will be registered for all remaining sessions. 

Calling all engineers! Join us for a Construction Night on the Patio from 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm.

Join Miss Emily for these Pop-up Events. There will be stories, songs, and actions rhymes on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am at these local parks:

• September 8 - Fireman’s Park 
• September 15 - Conservancy Commons Park
• September 22 - Western Green Park
• September 29 - Sunnybrook Park (Please note: This park does not have a public restroom.)

No registration required! These storytimes are geared for kids of all ages.

Come and dot the patio with Miss Emily from 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm. 

In honor of International Dot Day Miss Emily will post a video today at 9:00 am on our Facebook page.

Stop in the Children's Area to Read with an Officer!