All Ages

Help us say goodbye to 2020, reaffirm our common humanity, and feel a sense of renewal as we head into 2021.

You are invited to contribute New Year’s stories, poems, and songs from your own New Year’s traditions or from other cultures.

The selections can be funny or poignant or anything in between. Library staff members will read your contributions on our Facebook page between January 1 and 8.

Help us say goodbye to 2020, reaffirm our common humanity, and feel a sense of renewal as we head into 2021.

You are invited to contribute New Year’s stories, poems, and songs from your own New Year’s traditions or from other cultures.

The selections can be funny or poignant or anything in between. Library staff members will read your contributions on our Facebook page between January 1 and 8.

"Ebenezer Duke" is a delightful mini-musical created by Duke Otherwise.

This reading program is based on what you read!

Registration: Register!
Please register only once per household.

Watch a holiday favorite in the comfort of your own home, and join the interactive watch party on Zoom. We'll provide the treats*, props, trivia, and more! 

To join us, you'll need to:

Registration: Register!
Please register only once per household.

Watch a holiday favorite in the comfort of your own home, and join the interactive watch party on Zoom. We'll provide the treats*, props, trivia, and more! 

To join us, you'll need to:

$1.00 per hardcover
$0.50 per paperback
$2.00 per bag of children's books
unless marked otherwise

Honor system cash payment at the circulation desk.

Volunteers will update the selection regularly.

*The book sale is open during Library hours.
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm*
Friday & Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm*
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm*
*Closing for 15 minutes at 10:45 am, 12:45 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:45 pm, and 6:45 pm.

Library hours are subject to change.

Enjoy holiday music ranging from traditional to jazzy performed by pianist NOLAN VELDEY

Top off the afternoon with a treat.

Sponsored by the Friends of the DeForest Area Public Library

It's a great time to stock up on music and movies during this special sale offered by the Friends of the DAPL! Most CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays will be two for the price of one. Sets, audio books, and records will be priced as marked. Visit the sale in the library's Market Street entrance during regular business hours and pay at the circulation desk (honor system).

Registration: Register!

Register to get a Spooktacular Halloween Grab Bag and some sweet treats. If you come in costume to pick up your grab bag you will receive a bonus bag! Weather permitting we will also have photo opportunities available!

These bags are limited 1 per person, please register each person individually.