The Lilies of the Midwest are a trio of Irish traditional musicians in the Madison, WI area.
Combining the unique sounds of concertina, mandolin, and fiddle, LotM inspire audiences with their infectious energy and joy.
They will be joined by Ohio-based guitarist Rick Nelson, who plays as an honorary lily when available.
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.
Each month we will have different featured items to paint with acrylic paint. Models are available while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis.
Kids 12 and younger may attend with a responsible adult.
This program is free and open to all ages!
We also have washable markers and a paper and/or wooden option available at all of our Mini Paintings for those who do not want to paint. This option will most likely not follow the month's theme.
Each month we will feature different board games, as well as have other games for kids & families and teens & adults!
Feel free to bring a game to teach and play!
Games you bring to teach and play do not have to fit the theme of the month.
Some games we have at most game days include Astro Trash, Life, Connect Four, matching games, Chess, Uno, Dominos, Fluxx, Hi Ho! Cherry-O, and more!
Learn about foxes found in Wisconsin, enjoy a puppet show, and make your own fox tracks in this interactive family program with a naturalist from the Aldo Leopold Nature Center.
Attend to receive the secret code for the "Learn About Foxes" badge in the Winter Reading Program.
A pair of foxes is coming to the Library!
Meet & learn about Cleophas, an arctic fox, and Mordecai, a red fox, along with their hedgehog and chinchilla friends.
Attend to receive the secret code for the "Meet Some Foxes" badge in the Winter Reading Program.
Enjoy festive music performed by a professional brass quintet while browsing the stacks and sampling cocoa and cookies.
Formed in early 2022, Lakeside Brass is a professional brass quintet consisting of graduates from the UW Madison School of Music. They are very active providing music for worship, social gatherings, private parties, and various other events, and they perform classical, jazz, popular tunes, and everything in between.
This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the DeForest Area Public Library.
A self-serve pop-up holiday shop in Studio 203 will feature festive books, music, decor, and more from Thanksgiving to Christmas.
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