This month on the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we are thrilled to present a dynamic conversation with Chicago-based poet and writer Gabriel Ojeda-Sagué, author most recently of the poetry collection Madness (Nightboat Books, 2022). Gabriel was one of our Queer Poem-a-Day poets earlier this year, also featured on our podcast feed, and we are so… Read More
DPL Community Survey
The Library wants to hear from you! Beginning today, August 11, we have a survey to ask for YOUR opinion. Take the survey The Deerfield Public Library is planning for the future and we need your feedback. We are in the process of developing a strategic plan to help guide the direction of the library… Read More
Tween Grab & Go: Kumihimo Japanese Weaving
This month, the Tween Grab and Go craft is making bracelets with the art of Kumihimo. Kumihimo is a traditional Japanese weaving technique that creates braids and cords. While there are a multitude of ways to make a bracelet, this will show you one basic way! In your kits, you have 3 different colors of… Read More
Teen Grab & Go: Washi tape fun!
This month we’re giving you 5 rolls of washi tape to do whatever you want with! Kits are available while supplies last outside in the green creation station and inside the Library in the Youth Services Department. We’ve provided 3 pencils to decorate, or you can decorate your own school supplies. This activity is tailored… Read More
School Starts at the Library
Calling all Educators, Parents, and Students! I don’t know about you, but I’m always caught off guard when I see the new displays of school supplies pop up at Target. It’s hard to imagine that we’re only a few weeks away from the start of another school year! So while you are having as much… Read More
July Music Recommendations
Happy July! I’d like to welcome a new contributor to the monthly music blog. His name is Matthew Kerner and he’s been a Patron Services Assistant for the past couple of years at the library. Matthew plays drums in his band and has studied music in college. Like before, both of us will recommend 2… Read More
New on the Library’s Rokus: HBO Max and Apple TV
Rokus are one of the most popular items in our Library of Things collection at DPL. We surveyed patrons on which new streaming services the library should offer. Based on your feedback, we’ve added two new streaming services to the collection! We now offer HBO Max and Apple TV as streaming services via our Rokus.… Read More
Summer MakerSpace Craft Kits
This summer, MakerSpace is providing you with some summer-themed trinkets and project kits. Stop by and pick up a kit today! Kits include: A laser-cut acrylic planter Grow something this summer with your own custom acrylic planter! Materials included: 2 laser cut long side slotted planter walls 2 laser cut short side planter walls 4… Read More
July Grab & Go Kits for Youth, Tweens, and Teens
Chase summer boredom away with this month's Grab & Go Kits! We have different kits for each age group including youth, tweens, and teens. Kits are available while supplies last outside in the green creation station and inside the Library in the Youth Services Department. Youth: Paper Plate Suncatcher For grades K-3. Create a beautiful… Read More
Teen Grab & Go: Embroidery Hoop Weaving
With this month’s Teen Grab & Go craft, you'll use an embroidery hoop to weave a beautiful piece of art! Kits are available while supplies last outside in the green creation station and inside the Library in the Youth Services Department. Materials Provided: A skein of yarn A skein of embroidery floss ~14ft of warp… Read More