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Whether you’re a casual bird-watcher, a hard-core life-lister, or simply someone who loves the outdoors, you'll encounter new ways of thinking about birds, people, and the extraordinary history that connects them at this program.
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Autumn brings to mind cool days, hot soup, harvest, birds migrating, and family gatherings.
While every season lends itself to poetry, the colorful trees of fall help us to notice the beauty of life.
You’re invited to share your poetry related to fall, or read a poem that inspires you.
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Have you ever wondered who created the Hodag? Who helped America’s Dairyland become known for its cheese? Who won the vote for African Americans in Wisconsin? Who made “Forward” the state motto?
Listen to entertaining tales of weird and wonderful characters, from fishermen and fur traders to poets and politicians. Join us as Michael Edmonds brings Wisconsin history to life.
Light is the name of the game in most visual arts, especially photography. How would you interpret the play of light photographically?
In this assignment, the only subject is light and how it combines with line, structure, texture, and shape.
“Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography.” – George Eastman
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton fought for equal rights for women for over fifty years.
Upon her death in 1902 she left behind a legacy of her crusade for female equality and myriad writings that would inspire feminists for over a century to come.
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On October 31, 1865 Ezekiel Gillespie, a black Milwaukee resident, asked that his name be added to the list of eligible voters.
He was refused. The next day he went to the polls to vote. He was again turned away on account of his race. Listen to the rest of the story as Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara illuminates the history of black male suffrage in Wisconsin in this virtual program.
Leaves of Peace is an anthology of poems written by Wisconsin Poets.
Whether it's peace of heart, peace of mind, or peace across the land that you're hoping to hear or share, join us on August 3 and be inspired!
Listen to poems from the collection and perhaps bring one of yours to share.
Contact jhenze [at] deforestlibrary.org to receive an invitation to Zoom.
This month’s challenge is to create a series of images that document your town.
Because we have some members of our group who live in places other than DeForest, take your camera wherever you call home this month, whether it is Madison, Cottage Grove, or even Boulder Junction.
Capture the daily life of your community through streets, buildings, natural features, and events.
Practice social distancing while capturing your images!
This group is sponsored by the library and is open to the public. New members and visitors are always welcome!
Street photography is typically about candidly capturing life in public areas. And contrary to its name, street photography does not have to be one on the streets. You can do street photography anywhere.
A street photograph has to be a real, unposed moment an da person does not have to be in a photo for it to be considered a street photograph.
Practice social distancieng while capturing your images!
This group is sponsored by the library is is open to the public. New members and visitors are always welcome!
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