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Seniors have always been an important part of our library community. They are among our most ardent supporters and most faithful users of the library.
We meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m., at the Center, also sponsored by the Library.
Please contact Cate, Adult Services Librarian, at cateh [at] deforestlibrary.org if you have any questions.
Jessica Michna presents: Laura Ingalls Wilder; Road to the Little House
Generations of children and adults worldwide have been fascinated by the stories of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Her “Little House” series was the basis for a successful television series. But how did her life really evolve? What motivated her to put her experiences to paper? In this First Impressions presentation by Jessica Michna you will meet Mrs. Wilder, older, wiser and reflecting back on her life.. She will tell you her life story and how she came to produce her literary works.
Cohosted by: Cornerstone Community Center, the DeForest Historical Society & the DeForest Area Public Library
Paradise Playhouse presents Kate!
An original solo musical based on the life of Katharine Hepburn, written by, directed by, and starring Jillann Gabrielle.
In this musical, Katharine Hepburn tells the story of her life, including her partnership with Spencer Tracy and other amours, her upbringing, her Broadway work, and events in her life that made her tick.
Cohosted by: Cornerstone Community Center, the DeForest Historical Society & the DeForest Area Public Library
Comfort Focused Care
Join us for an insightful discussion at Library at the Center this May!
This session will offer an open forum to explore supportive care during the final stages of life. Katie Drea from St. Croix Hospice will lead the conversation, addressing common misconceptions and providing clarity around end-of-life care. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and engage in meaningful dialogue.
Travel Lessons: Your Personal Guide to Better Travel
Join us as Glenn Schmidt shares about traveling.
If you are a traveler and you'd like to know what the post-COVID world of travel is like, this session is for you. A teacher, world traveler, neighbor, and labor editor, Glenn will take you on a PowerPoint tour of his new book about travel, Travel Lessons: Your personal guide to better travel, while offering tips and trips you can use to plan your travels. He will also recount his own journey to becoming a published author. Whether it's hunting for truffles in Croatia or humoring security in Iceland, Glenn's slightly off-kilter look at the world of travel will charm and inform you.