All Ages

Beni Daiko

Where
Library Patio

Come by the library and enjoy an outdoor performance from Madison Japanese Taiko Drumming Group Beni Daiko.

From the group's bio "We are the Madison Japanese Taiko Group "Beni Daiko," Madison's premiere mainland taiko drumming group.

Our taiko group was founded in November 2012. "Beni" means "deep red" in Japanese, representing Madison, and "Taiko" means drum.

Our goal is to teach, preserve, and perform the ancient art of Taiko drumming, a form of traditional Japanese musical expression that combines mental discipline and physical demand.

Pop-Up Poetry

Where
Around DeForest

April is National Poetry Month. To celebrate, we have partnered with different locations around DeForest and each one has posted a poem. A list of locations with poems is below:

National Library Month Bingo!

Where
Beanstack

One week just isn't enough to celebrate our library, so we’re hosting a special, month-long bingo challenge. 

Log into your Beanstack account and add the bingo challenge to your profile, or stop by the Library to pick up a paper bingo card. 

Complete activities on the card to earn treats and be entered in prize drawings.

Paper forms are available at the DAPL Circulation Desk.

Friends Spring Book Sale

Where
Lower Level

Full-Service Sale

  • Saturday, March 15
  • 9 am - 3 pm, Lower Level
  • Both book sale rooms will be open
  • This sale will be staffed by volunteers

Self-Service Sale

  • March 16 - 23
  • During Library hours, Lower Level
  • Pay with cash or check at the circulation desk

Save the Date:

Trinity Irish Dancers

Where
Community Room

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish dance and music! Trinity Irish Dancers of Madison will perform and share how dance is part of Ireland’s history.

If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please contact library staff.