Hour of Code is a global movement designed to show people that anybody can learn the basics of computer coding. It happens each year during Computer Science Education Week, this year from December 5th through the 11th. This educational week is held annually in recognition of the birthday of computing pioneer and amazing historical lady […] Read More

Every March, Teens around the nation are celebrated for the creativity, drive, and inspiration that they bring to their Libraries year-round. Innovation is a forefront in Libraries every day of the year, but resources and programs are especially highlighted during Teen Tech Week so Teens can explore different opportunities and interests without any pressure to succeed, […] Read More

As 2014 comes to an end, it seems that every newspaper, magazine, and blog features a “best of” list. It is no different in the realm of children’s literature. Several children’s books are at the top of these lists and first in our minds when we think of our favorites from 2014. Our favorites are: […] Read More

It’s the New Year, which means a new tax season!  Have no fear, we have your tax forms right here at Deerfield Public Library.  This year, we will carry the following forms: Federal Tax Forms: 1040 1040A 1040 Schedule A 1040 Schedule B 1040 Schedule D 4868 State Tax Forms: 1040 1040 Instructions The IRS […] Read More

You spend an entire year sifting through hundreds of children’s books, send nominations and suggestions to your fellow committee members, discuss the committee’s nominations and suggestions for two long days, vote again and again until the process is finally complete and you have a clear winner. And then, you bask in the excitement when your chosen winner(s) […] Read More

We are thrilled to announce our new collection of Discovery Kits! Our Discovery Kits will focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts with hands-on making. The first kits that the Library is offering for check-out are Makey Makey Discovery Kits. Watch out for more exciting and creative DPL Discovery Kits coming out this summer […] Read More

The general practice of the Library Board of Trustees is to hold regular Library Board meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. This practice may be changed due to a lack of a quorum or to avoid conflict with a holiday. Notice and agendas of all Board […] Read More

Our Fall crochet program, Project Granny Square, was so popular that we decided to film the lessons and include them on our YouTube channel, as well as here on our blog. Thanks to Lucie Sinkler, owner of CloseKnit Yarn Store in Evanston, IL, for teaching the Project Granny Square classes at the Library, as well as being featured in […] Read More

Please join us at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 9 as Professor Moptop from WXRT’s “Breakfast with The Beatles” visits us to talk about “The Magical Mystery Tour”. “The Magical Mystery Tour” was released in the U.S. on November 29, 1967, making this year the 50th Anniversary of the album’s release. Professor Moptop will be […] Read More

I am one of those people who is constantly trying to learn something new. Whether it’s Microsoft Excel, painting, or astronomy, I love to expand my horizons and gain new knowledge! So when the Library added Gale Courses, one of our newest electronic resources, I was thrilled! Gale Courses offers over 300 six-week, instructor-led courses […] Read More