Page Turners Book Group

The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. When Barbara Van Laar is discovered missing from her summer camp bunk one morning in August 1975, it triggers a panicked, terrified search; especially since her older brother also went missing 16 years earlier, never to be found. Books......More

The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. When Barbara Van Laar is discovered missing from her summer camp bunk one morning in August 1975, it triggers a panicked, terrified search; especially since her older brother also went missing 16 years earlier, never to be found. Books will be available on the top floor display six weeks in advance. Visit the Information Desk or email [email protected] if you would like to be added to the email reminder list.  

Stoughton Area Senior Center, 248 W. Main St.

Virtual Author Visit: The High-Protein Plate with Dietitian Rachael DeVaux

Join us for an energizing virtual conversation with Rachael DeVaux, New York Times bestselling author of Rachael’s Good Eats. Her newest cookbook, The High Protein Plate, shows how anyone at any stage of life can easily incorporate protein into their diet. Register, sub......More

Join us for an energizing virtual conversation with Rachael DeVaux, New York Times bestselling author of Rachael’s Good Eats. Her newest cookbook, The High Protein Plate, shows how anyone at any stage of life can easily incorporate protein into their diet. Register, submit questions for the authors in advance, or view the presentation or recording of this free program here: https://libraryc.org/stoughtonpubliclibrary/176049  

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Daytime Pajama Party

Snacks, games, crafts, and music. Come hang out at the library’s daytime slumber party! Geared to ages 6-11.  

Stoughton Public Library

Virtual Author Visit for Kids: Children’s Fantasy Author Katherine Rundell

Katherine Rundell’s award-winning Impossible Creatures soared to instant stardom, quickly earning the spot as one of the most popular children’s fantasy books in the 2020s. Now you can tune-in online to hear directly from the author (and ask your own questions about Chr......More

Katherine Rundell’s award-winning Impossible Creatures soared to instant stardom, quickly earning the spot as one of the most popular children’s fantasy books in the 2020s. Now you can tune-in online to hear directly from the author (and ask your own questions about Christopher and Anya’s adventures) as we dive into the sequel, The Poisoned King! Register, submit questions for the authors in advance, or view the presentation or recording of this free program here: https://libraryc.org/stoughtonpubliclibrary/178637  

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Art & Popsicles

June 18: Clay June 25: Paint July 16: Squirt Bottle and Salt Paintings July 23: Tie Dye July 30: Sand Join us to create fabulous works of art with a different medium each week!  

East Side Park, 225 S. Lynn St.

"A Matter of Time: A Revival of the Primstav" with Rebecca Hanna

Join us for this presentation and learn all about the Primstav, or calendar stick. Primstavs served as a farmer’s almanac, marked religious days, and changes in the seasons. Hear how they were made, how symbols were selected for the various days, and the variety of s......More

Join us for this presentation and learn all about the Primstav, or calendar stick. Primstavs served as a farmer’s almanac, marked religious days, and changes in the seasons. Hear how they were made, how symbols were selected for the various days, and the variety of shapes and carved details. Decide for yourself if the idea of a calendar stick can also be used today in our contemporary lives. The presenter, Rebecca Hanna grew up on the family farm west of Forest City, Iowa. She graduated from Luther College in Decorah, IA with a major in elementary education and minor in Museum Studies. She has a deep appreciation for Norwegian culture, folk art, and tradition. She has been an avid woodcarver for well over 30 years, demonstrating and teaching various youth and adult classes. She earned her Vesterheim Gold Medal in 2008 in woodcarving. This is a live presentation in the Livsreise Auditorium.

Livsreise Norwegian Heritage Center 277 W. Main ST. Stoughton, WI 53589

Tailgaters Meat Raffle

Tailgaters Meat Raffle!  Win meat, drinks and prizes.  10 rounds with 4 chances to win each round!

Tailgaters of Stoughton 151 E. Main Street Stoughton, WI 53589

Virtual Author Visit: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories,......More

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. Register, submit questions for the author in advance, or view the presentation or recording of this free program here: https://libraryc.org/stoughtonpubliclibrary/102231  

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Nordic Cookie Stamp

Did you know that stamped cookies originated in the 14th century? They were popular with German, Dutch and Scandinavian bakers that would use carved wood or clay stamps to press into the dough. Our workshop will teach you how to personalize your own stamp for cookies......More

Did you know that stamped cookies originated in the 14th century? They were popular with German, Dutch and Scandinavian bakers that would use carved wood or clay stamps to press into the dough. Our workshop will teach you how to personalize your own stamp for cookies using Adobe Illustrator to design and the Epilog Laser to engrave. Watch the video to see how the Nordic Kitchen uses stamps on their cookies. You will create a wooden stamp with a handle in our workshop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjUUvXRq0Dk Register here

421 East Main Street, Stoughton

Virtual Author Visit: Overcoming Burnout with Jane Chen

In her national bestselling memoir, Like a Wave We Break, leadership coach Jane Chen pulls back the curtain on the conventional narrative of professional success. Register, submit questions for the author in advance, or view the presentation or recording of this free pr......More

In her national bestselling memoir, Like a Wave We Break, leadership coach Jane Chen pulls back the curtain on the conventional narrative of professional success. Register, submit questions for the author in advance, or view the presentation or recording of this free program here: https://libraryc.org/stoughtonpubliclibrary/189289  

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Laser Engraved Rolling Pin

In this workshop, you will create a custom laser-engraved rolling pin which you can use to emboss homemade cookies. Feel free to bring digital images or drawn images of your own to design your rolling pin. Depending on the size of the class, participants may be asked to......More

In this workshop, you will create a custom laser-engraved rolling pin which you can use to emboss homemade cookies. Feel free to bring digital images or drawn images of your own to design your rolling pin. Depending on the size of the class, participants may be asked to return to ICS to pick up their rolling pin. Class size of 10 max. Register here

421 East Main Street, Stoughton

UW Insect Ambassadors

Join a graduate student volunteer from the University of Wisconsin Entomology department and learn all about insects! Geared to ages 3 and up  

Stoughton Public Library

Rubber Stamp Workshop

Customize a rubber stamp, secured to a block of wood. Whether you are a scrapbooker, want to personalize stationery or place your mark on the back of your art, these customized stamps are fun and easy to make. Feel free to bring digital or hand drawn ideas of your own ......More

Customize a rubber stamp, secured to a block of wood. Whether you are a scrapbooker, want to personalize stationery or place your mark on the back of your art, these customized stamps are fun and easy to make. Feel free to bring digital or hand drawn ideas of your own Register here

421 East Main Street, Stoughton

Virtual Author Visit: The Art of Canning, Jamming, and More with Holly Capelle

Connect with your food like never before by diving into the art of preserving. In her new book, Preserving the Seasons, author and cook Holly Capelle offers a comprehensive guide to canning, jamming, infusing, drying, dehydrating, pickling, and more! Register, submit qu......More

Connect with your food like never before by diving into the art of preserving. In her new book, Preserving the Seasons, author and cook Holly Capelle offers a comprehensive guide to canning, jamming, infusing, drying, dehydrating, pickling, and more! Register, submit questions for the author in advance, or view the presentation or recording of this free program here: https://libraryc.org/stoughtonpubliclibrary/184000  

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Opening Reception: Three New Shows

We present S.V. Medaris – Looking Up, Interior Spaces-group show, in Gallery no. 5: Post Utopia - Bobby Aiosa and Brooks Dierdorff Opening Reception Friday, August 7, 5 – 8 pm. S.V. Medaris – Looking Up For S.V. Medaris. Looking up is both literal and directional.......More

We present S.V. Medaris – Looking Up, Interior Spaces-group show, in Gallery no. 5: Post Utopia - Bobby Aiosa and Brooks Dierdorff Opening Reception Friday, August 7, 5 – 8 pm. S.V. Medaris – Looking Up For S.V. Medaris. Looking up is both literal and directional. While creating this new body of work Medaris has been thinking about the state of the world and that can seem overwhelming. She decided that after you’ve done what you can to fight power with truth, then fight back with optimism by creating. “Making art and hope go hand in hand ; I can’t have one without the other.” I need both to survive.” This new body of work, comprised of oil paintings and prints, celebrates the beauty and joy in this world which can be an act to resist despair. Medaris lives on a farm in the Driftless area of Southern Wisconsin with her family, where she raises dogs, cats, chickens, peafowl, turkeys, and pigs from which she draws further inspiration for life and art. Interior Spaces-group show. This exhibition focuses on artworks that use interior spaces as their subject matter or inspiration, exploring how our homes shape our daily routines and relationships. Some of the work in this show will depict interiors and others will focus on the rituals of everyday living—from morning routines to shared meals—and how these repeated actions create meaning and connection within our private environments. The show presents varied perspectives on comfort, routine, and the relationships we build within the walls we call home. no. 5: Post Utopia - Bobby Aiosa and Brooks Dierdorff. Artists Bobby Aiosa and Brooks Dierdorff are interested in visualizing the alluring qualities, but futile attempts of finding Utopia through the many influential facets of contemporary culture. Working through the constant promotion of idealized values often promoted in modern consumerism campaigns and tactics within architectural and urban planning, both artists often utilize photography, installation and sculpture to highlight the realities and shortcomings of utopian theory in society. Post Utopia is an opportunity to reflect on this desire as well as the consequences of utopian theory in American society, such as, alternative motives, mimicry of materials, decimation of natural landscapes and loss of cultural identity. Both artists research the desires of past visionaries and reformers throughout recorded history to better comprehend the motivations to implement theory into living practice.

Abel Contemporary Gallery

Movies in the Park: The Emperor’s New Groove

The Library and Stoughton Parks and Recreation are teaming up for another summer of free family movies! Enjoy this classic animated film about Emperor Kuzco who is magically transformed into a llama by his treacherous ex-advisor, Yzma. The movie starts at 8:15pm, but we......More

The Library and Stoughton Parks and Recreation are teaming up for another summer of free family movies! Enjoy this classic animated film about Emperor Kuzco who is magically transformed into a llama by his treacherous ex-advisor, Yzma. The movie starts at 8:15pm, but we recommend arriving early to grab a seat. All Ages. Rated G. Registration is not required, but we encourage you to sign up for an email or text reminder for all three movies: https://events.getlocalhop.com/movies-in-the-park/event/IsyB8O6YmK/  

Mandt Park, 400 Mandt Parkway

Storytime with Live Music: Calvin Can’t Fly

Samtalä | Musicians in Dialogue presents a musical storytelling of Calvin Can't Fly by Jennifer Berne, featuring original music performed live at the Stoughton Public Library. This story follows a book-loving bird who struggles to fly but ultimately saves the day with ......More

Samtalä | Musicians in Dialogue presents a musical storytelling of Calvin Can't Fly by Jennifer Berne, featuring original music performed live at the Stoughton Public Library. This story follows a book-loving bird who struggles to fly but ultimately saves the day with his knowledge. Brought to life with a live soundtrack, it takes on new imaginative dimensions. Experience the instruments up close and explore the rich sound world they create. Storytime for kids and the young at heart! Duration: ~40 minutes.  

Stoughton Public Library

Storytime with Live Music: Calvin Can’t Fly

Samtalä | Musicians in Dialogue presents a musical storytelling of Calvin Can't Fly by Jennifer Berne, featuring original music performed live at the Stoughton Public Library. This story follows a book-loving bird who struggles to fly but ultimately saves the day with ......More

Samtalä | Musicians in Dialogue presents a musical storytelling of Calvin Can't Fly by Jennifer Berne, featuring original music performed live at the Stoughton Public Library. This story follows a book-loving bird who struggles to fly but ultimately saves the day with his knowledge. Brought to life with a live soundtrack, it takes on new imaginative dimensions. Experience the instruments up close and explore the rich sound world they create. Storytime for kids and the young at heart! Duration: ~40 minutes.  

Stoughton Public Library