Steve Beaverson will give a presentation on using a telephoto lens for landscape photography. After the presentation we’ll be sharing our visual story projects.
Please send your photos by Monday May 17th.
To get a Zoom link and/or to send your photographs, email ededin [at] deforestlibrary.org
Event Photograph: State Street Story 2020 by Don Mendenhall
Qigong is a moving meditation that is simple, easy to learn, and can be done by everyone, at any age and fitness level. Just mirror the movements of the instructor and reduce tension, improve breathing, and increase flexibility. Do this outside and get a boost of fresh, balancing energy.
Anyone (age 16 & up) is invited to sign a waiver and participate.
Class will be moved indoors, if space is available, during poor weather.
If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please contact library staff.
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Noelle Stary, entrepreneur, owner of two East Coast businesses, and author of Main Street Moxie, From Surviving to Thriving in the NEW American Marketplace, will speak to us about the new world of business from her side of the desk, as well as how consumers can lend to hand to show their favorite Main Street businesses they support them all the way.
Some highlights:
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Vivian Probst is a novelist, writer of several memoirs, linguist, and champion of language skills. She will discuss this and the new book from her five-book series, The Woman Who Forgot Who She Was.
Vivian has written a mystery series that is based on her own life. Book Two in the series, Waking From Her Weariness, is now available.
Trade your leftover odds and ends and be inspired to create new treasures.
Do you have fabric remnants hiding in a closet, or yarn stashed away in a tote? Maybe you have buttons left over from a project you finished ages ago. If you're not going to use it, swap it! Bring your unused fabrics, knitting needles, crochet hooks, notions, and yarn to swap at the Library.
Note: Donations to help us build up our stash are welcome! Please drop them off at the library desk.
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Be a part of “The World’s on Fire” with legendary folksinger, storyteller, and autoharp virtuoso, Adam Miller.
Woody Guthrie wrote over 1,000 songs in his lifetime and his musical legacy includes political, traditional, and children’s songs, along with ballads and improvised works.
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Join us for a glimpse into the writing lives of two local artists.
Susan, a watercolor artist, recently published A House Named Simplicity: Stories of Finding Home. Her husband, Don, is a fine art photographer and author of Civility: Belonging with Dignity.
In her book, Susan has written a collection of stories about a house that supported their quest to find home, both in a place and within themselves.
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You can make these fun and easy spring decorations at home!
Supplies needed to create them will be included in this take-home kit.
Bags will be available for pickup beginning Monday, April 12!
Please note: This craft activity is for our adult patrons.
Registration: Register!
Ready to get active with the warmer weather, but not sure where to start?
Learn how to take a smart approach toward your spring activities that will keep you and your joints feeling good! Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Aaron Gustum will present this program for us on Zoom.
Co-hosted via Zoom by DeForest Area Community & Senior Center & DeForest Area Public Library
Minimalist photography emphasizes simplicity in composition and telling a story with as few elements as possible. It allows one to create images using simple subject matter, only capturing what is essential, and telling a story in the process by exploring the relationship between your subject and the viewer.
Please send in your photographs by Monday, April 19.
Email jhenze [at] deforestlibrary.org to submit your photographs and get a Zoom link.
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