Kids & Family

Cinderella Storytime

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

Winterfest - Ornament Making

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Drop by to make some festive ornaments with Miss Emily.

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

Santa!

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Look who's coming back to the Library! Be sure to bring your wish lists and your cameras to make the most of your one-on-one time with the jolly old elf himself.

Santa's visit is made possible by the Friends of the DeForest Area Public Library.

Read to Wilson the Dog

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Kids can stop by to read to Wilson the dog and his friend Pat the second Tuesday of most months.

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

Big Truck Storytime

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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. 

Build It Club

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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. 

Story Hour: Thursdays @ 9am and 10am - Registration Required

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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.

Story Hour: Mondays @ 9am and 10am - This Event is Full

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

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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. 

Tiny Tot Time: Tuesdays @ 9am (Full), 10am, and 11am - Registration Required

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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.

Wiggles & Giggles @ 9am - Registration Required

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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.