Events & Activities

  • Calendar

    • Calendar of Events:

      All of our programs in one location.

    • Event Registration:

      If registration is required, recommended or appreciated for an event you can find it here.

    • LSC Author Talks:

      Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium (LSC).

  • All Ages

    • Programs:

      Programs geared for all ages.

    • Reading Programs:

      We have Summer (June - mid-August) and Winter (mid-December - February) reading programs for kids birth - 18 and adults!

    • Summer Concerts:

      We have Concerts at the Rocks at 1:00 pm Tuesdays June 10 - July 1, 2025 and Concerts on Market Street at 6:30 pm Tuesdays July 8 - 29, 2025.

    • Board Games:

      Join us most first Saturdays of the month to play board games. We have games for ages 2+.

    • Mini Painting:

      Most third Saturdays of the month we paint different miniatures. All ages are welcome, kids 12 and younger may attend with a parent or guardian.

    • Studio 203:

      This small area provides a place for children and families to experience, learn, and create.

  • Adults

    • Programs:

      Programs for adults, seniors, and older teens.

    • Book Clubs:

      • Badger Book Club - 4th Monday in Room C at noon.
      • Banned Book Club - 1st Wednesday in Room C at 12 pm or 6:30 pm.
      • Dragonwood Readers - 2nd Friday at the DeForest Area Community & Senior Center at 9:30 am.
      • Whimsical Bookworms - 3rd Thursday in the Room C at 6:30 pm.

    • Senior Outreach:

      Library events (Dragonwood Readers Book Group and Library at the Center) and services (Homebound Deliveries).

    • Interest Groups:

      • Dewey Stitchers - Fiber arts group that meets twice a month.
      • Memoir Writers - meets twice a month.
      • Monday Matinee - meets on various Mondays.
      • Photography Group - Digital photography club that meets once a month.
      • Qigong - We have various sessions throughout the week. Check out our Qigong Overview page for more details.

  • Teens

    • Programs

      Programs geared for kids ages 11 - 18. Teen D&D, Anime & Manga Club, Tinker Zone, and more. 

    • Summer Book Clubs

      • Page Turners: 4th - 6th grade most Tuesdays at 2 pm. June 17 - August 5, 2025.
      • Flashlight Readers: 7th - 8th grade most Tuesdays at 4 pm. June 17 - August 5, 2025.
      • Flashlight Readers Summer Kit: 7th - 8th grade 2nd Tuesdays June-August, Registration Required.
      • Checked Out Crew Summer Kit: 9th - 12th grade third Tuesdays June-August, Registration Required.

  • The Workshop

    • Programs:

      A list of all of our Workshop programs and the hours of The Workshop.

  • Kids/Families

    • Programs:

      Fun activities for kids and families.

    • Storytimes:

      • Fall Park Storytimes: All ages! Wednesdays, September 3 & 10 at 10 am, various parks.
      • Story Hours: Kids 2 - 5 years old, Mondays at 10:15 am, Thursdays at 9:15 am, and Thursdays at 10:15 am.
      • Tiny Tot Times: Kids birth - 3 years old, Tuesdays at 10:15 am, Wednesdays at 9:15 am, and Wednesdays at 10:15 am
      • Friday Fun Storytimes: All ages! Select Fridays at 10:15 am in the Community Room

    • Book Clubs:

      • My First Book Club: Most first Thursdays from 4 - 5 pm, kids preschool - 1st grade.
      • Chapter Chats: Most second Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 pm, kids 2nd - 4th grade. Registration Required.
      • Read with an Officer: Most first Thursdays at 4:00 pm, all ages.
      • 1000 Books Club: Ongoing on Beanstack, all ages.

    • Exploratories:

      Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays starting mid-September through April, for free family activities.  

    • Steaming Into Wednesdays:

      Join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays starting mid-September through April, for free family activity times for preschool through 5th-grade children and their families.