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.
Book Clubs
- Page Turners: 4th - 6th grade - 1st Tuesdays of the month
- Flashlight Readers: 7th - 8th grade - 2nd Tuesday of the month
- Checked Out Crew: 9th - 12th grade - 3rd Tuesday of the month
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.