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Dino Day - Registration for Dinosaur Hunt Event is Full

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Join us for a full day of dino-mite crafts, stories, activities, and more.

10 am - 1 pm
Cretaceous Crafts & Activities
The Library will be filled with dinosaurs and dinosaur activities. Listen to a T. rex tell a story, try your hand at digging for fossils, stroll through the story walk, paint your own dinosaur, and more.

Halloween Photo Op Hop

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Where
Lower Level & Studio 203

Stop in Studio 203 and the Lower Level of the Library for a Halloween Photo Op Hop.

We have many different photo oportunities setup downstairs and one setup in Studio 203. They will be up through Halloween.

DeForest Middle School STEAM Family Night - RSVP

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Where
DeForest Area Middle School

RSVP Today!

Students and families are invited to an interactive evening of Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Math.

This is a FREE event! Discover the fun of STEAM through hands-on activities, experiments, and demos for the whole family.

The library will have a booth at the STEAM night called Gadgets & Games. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Seek & Find Windows

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Where
Market & Library Street

Can you find all the items on the lists?

The Spooky Windows are located by the Library Street entrance and the Cute windows are located by the Market Street entrance.

The Night Before Christmas

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Where
Facebook

The fascinating real-life story of The Night Before Christmas chimes to life as told by educational entertainer Martina Mathisen, along with the stories of our American Christmas Traditions.

  • Why do we kiss under mistletoe?
  • Why do we decorate with poinsettias?
  • Where did the jolly older man in the red suit come from anyway?
  • And so many more traditions explored!

This prerecorded video will be available all December on our Library's Facebook page!

Here is a sneak peek:

Outdoor Halloween Party

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Where
Library Grounds

Get into your costume and be ready for a spook-tacular party at the library!

Schedule of events:

  • 10:15 am - Storytime at the Rocks with Miss Emily
     
  • 10:45 am - Costume Contest
  • 11:00 am - Spoon Race Contest
  • 11:15 am - Broom Race Contest
     
  • 11:30 am - Spoon Race Contest
  • 11:45 am - Broom Race Contest
  • 12:00 pm - Costume Contest 

Please participate in only one of each contest so everyone gets a chance to participate.

There will be:

Hallow-Read Around the World

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Where
Beanstack

Spooky season is upon us! In the U.S., Halloween is a holiday full of merrymaking, magic, and mischief. Many cultures celebrate life and death through rituals and celebrations with their communities. Learn about the origins and practices of various Halloween-like traditions around the world. Read all month long and complete activities to earn badges.

Register or sign in on Beanstack.

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