My LINKcat AccountHarry Potter Book Night
Where
Community Room
Stop in for a magical night as we enjoy the many locations of the magical world. There will be activities, crafts, games, and more!
All Ages
Summer Reading Celebration: All Together Now!
Where
Village Green
All summer readers are invited to celebrate with us Wednesday, August 30, 4 to 7 pm at the Village Green (the small park across from the Library at the corner of Library Street and Ethun Place). The party will feature music by DJ Justin, a bubble dance party, outdoor games, cotton candy, popcorn, and hot dogs. Each summer reading participant who read and logged at least one book will get one free hot dog; additional hot dogs will be available for a suggested donation of $1, while supplies last.
Flourish & Blotts: Friends Book Sale
Where
Lower Level
Full-Service Sale
- Saturday, July 30
- 10 am - 12 pm, Lower Level
- Both book sale rooms will be open
- This sale will be staffed by volunteers
Save the Date:
- Fall Book Sale:
- September 13: Full-Service from 9 am-3 pm
- September 14-21: Self-Service
Ice Cream Social: Fundraiser for the Children's Room
Where
Village Green (Corner of Library St. & Ethun Pl.)
Come together on the Village Green (corner of Library St. & Ethun Pl.) to enjoy tasty ice cream sundaes and raise money for the DAPL Children's Room remodeling project.
Two-scoop sundaes will be $5 and one-scoop sundaes will be $3, cash or check only.
Event sponsor Turning Point Realty will be scooping up tasty Sassy Cow ice cream and offering a variety of toppings. Thanks to their generous support, 100% of the proceeds will support the Children's Room remodel.
Sponsored by: Turning Point Realty
2023 Family Lock-In*
Where
Meet in the Teen Area
Registration: Register!
Please register everyone (adults, teens, and kids) that is planning on attending.
Stay in the library after we close at 5:00 pm! There will be a scavenger hunt, food, and activities. All children and teens must attend with an adult.
Make Music DeForest
MAKE MUSIC DEFOREST WITH THE DAPL
Wednesday, June 21
Make Music DeForest is a live, free musical celebration on June 21, the longest day of the year, with concerts throughout the community. Visit makemusicday.org/deforest for the full schedule. The DAPL is presenting the following programs that day:
RHYTHM & RHYME SUMMER PARK STORYTIME
(DEFOREST FIREMAN’S PARK) 10:00 a.m.
Fantastic Beasts with Nature's Niche
Where
Community Room
Get ready to meet some fantastic beasts! Did you know that animals are helping with scientific discoveries for medical advances from using scorpion venom to illuminate cancer cells, to how Gila monster saliva can help with diabetes? Naturalist and animal rescuer Dino Tlachac will showcase many exotic creatures and share cool scientific facts about them at this interactive program.
Presented by: Nature's Niche - Exotic and Native Animal Rescue
Hoop Class with Hoop Elation
Where
Village Green
Danielle will show off her hoop skills, and then it's time to get hooping! Participants will learn beginner-friendly hoop moves through the 10-Trick Game. Danielle will lead hoop-based creative movement exploration exercises, partner/group activities, and games.
Presented by: Hoop Elation
Wonders of Physics with UW-Madison
Where
Community Room
Experience the “phun” of physics! Join us for a fast-paced, interactive presentation filled with demonstrations that will help you better understand the physics in the world around you, while having fun at the same time!
Presented by: UW-Madison
Animal Encounter with GEE Funny Farm
Where
Village Green
Meet and greet a menagerie of animal ambassadors, big and small, on the Village Green across the street from the Library.
Presented by: GEE Funny Farm
Sponsored by: Friends of the DeForest Area Public Library