Teen Programs
2019 Winter Reading Program: Reading is the Cat's Meow - Registration Required
Monday, December 17 (All day) to Friday, March 1 (All day)
Registration is open:
Please only enter reading level appropriate books that you read during this program.
Dragon Dollars can be spent in the Prize Store or donated to either the DeForest Area Public Library Endowment Fund, the Dane County Humane Society, or the DeForest Area Needs Network. For more information about each of these organizations click their name to visit their website.
Non-redeemed Dragon Dollars (meaning they are on your online account as still owed to you) can be donated to any of the three organizations by sending an email to jsvetlik@deforestlibrary.org before end of day Sunday, March 3, 2019. Please include the amount you are donating to the specific organization(s). Redeemed Dragon Dollars must be donated in person.
All Dragon Dollars earned this reading program will expire at the end of the day Sunday, March 3, 2019.
Trinity Irish Dancers Sponsored by the Friends of the Library | Tuesday, March 12 - 6:00pm | Community Room
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish dance and music! Trinity Irish Dancers of Madison will perform and share how dance is part of Ireland’s history.
If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please contact library staff.
Creators' Lounge: Draw, Craft, Write | Wednesday, March 13 - 3:30pm | Rosenberry Lounge
A creative place for crafters, drawers, or writers. Feel free to bring what you're working on or use the materials provided.
Open Lab | Wednesday, March 13 - 3:30pm | The Workshop
Anyone is welcome to come into the Workshop to explore and see what it has to offer. Try your hand at sphero, osmo, snap circuits, and 3D printing, or many other options to nurture your inner scientist. There will be a librarian on hand to answer your questions and to help get you started.
Teen Games | Thursday, March 14 - 3:30pm | Lower Level
Teen Games will meet twice a week, Monday and Thursday.
Each day will have its own Dungeons and Dragons session.
There will also be a variety of amazing games to play, like Munchkin, Fluxx, Loot Letter, Chupacabra: Survive the Night, and more.
Open Lab | Thursday, March 14 - 3:30pm | The Workshop
Anyone is welcome to come into the Workshop to explore and see what it has to offer. Try your hand at sphero, osmo, snap circuits, and 3D printing, or many other options to nurture your inner scientist. There will be a librarian on hand to answer your questions and to help get you started.
Open Lab | Friday, March 15 - 3:30pm | The Workshop
Anyone is welcome to come into the Workshop to explore and see what it has to offer. Try your hand at sphero, osmo, snap circuits, and 3D printing, or many other options to nurture your inner scientist. There will be a librarian on hand to answer your questions and to help get you started.
Movie Lounge | Friday, March 15 - 3:30pm | Classroom - Lower Level
A chance to hang out, do homework, or watch a teen movie. Plus, there will be free popcorn.
Teen Games | Monday, March 18 - 3:30pm | Lower Level
Teen Games will meet twice a week, Monday and Thursday.
Each day will have its own Dungeons and Dragons session.
There will also be a variety of amazing games to play, like Munchkin, Fluxx, Loot Letter, Chupacabra: Survive the Night, and more.
Open Lab | Tuesday, March 19 - 3:30pm | The Workshop
Anyone is welcome to come into the Workshop to explore and see what it has to offer. Try your hand at sphero, osmo, snap circuits, and 3D printing, or many other options to nurture your inner scientist. There will be a librarian on hand to answer your questions and to help get you started.
Learn To Quilt - Registration Required with Karen & Evelyn | Tuesday, March 19 - 5:30pm | Classroom - Lower Level
These avid quilters are excited to teach others their craft. In a 9-week session, you can make this beginner’s quilt they have named “Love of Quilting”. Beginning February 5, Karen and Evelyn will lead you in step-by-step lessons. Some supplies will be provided. A complete supply list will be given to participants at the time of registration. Details and registration information available on January 14.
- All sessions are on Tuesdays: February 5 & 26 - March 5, 12, 19, & 26 April 9 & 16
- Sessions begin at 5:30 p.m. downstairs in The Classroom.
- You can bring your own sewing machine, if you’d like.
- Open to those ages 12 & up. An adult must accompany those under 16 years old.
- A waiver must be signed.
Registration: Register
Supply list:
- 1.5 yards Fabric A (background)
- 0.75 yards fabric B
- 0.5 yards fabric C
- 0.5 yards fabric D
- 0.5 yards fabric E
- 0.5 yards fabric F
- 0.5 yards fabric G (Center of 9 patch and binding)
- White cotton thread (50 weight)
- Safety pins 1.5 inch
- Masking Tape