Mariel and I are back with four more album recommendations this month. For each musical recommendation, we will include a link to the album and a sample song from that album. We hope you enjoy and discover some new artists! If you feel so inclined, please email us at reference@deerfieldlibrary.org with your own recommendation. We’d… Read More
Register to Vote at the Library, April 30
Maybe you’ve heard…there is a Primary election coming up! Are you registered to vote at your current address? The League of Women Voters of Deerfield/Lincolnshire will be registering voters at the Deerfield Public Library on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The League volunteers will also be able to answer your election questions, including… Read More
Calling All Crafters: Find Your Next Project on Creativebug
I’ve always enjoyed crafting–I’ve been knitting for years and I recently took up painting (or trying to paint). But during the pandemic, I found that crafting can be a great way to take your mind off things. Immersing yourself in a craft project requires you to focus your thoughts on just the one thing in… Read More
Grab and Go: April Showers Bring May Flowers
April’s Grab and Go craft kit celebrates April’s rainy weather AND the blooms that we look forward to next month. Your child can create an umbrella that flips to become a flower growing out of the ground! Kits are available outside at our green Creation Station or in Youth Services, while supplies last. Materials included:… Read More
Parent Cafe: All Aboard the STEAM Train
Looking for easy, at-home STEAM activities? Find them here in our latest Parent Cafe video! STEAM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Want to encourage your child in these subjects? In this video, we'll talk about how you and your child can have fun, be creative, and learn using… Read More
Birdwatching Kit: New in the Library of Things
One of the more beautiful things about springtime is the rejuvenation of outdoor life. Flowers begin to bloom, leaves regrow, and birds return to soak up northern Illinois weather. Don’t miss your opportunity to observe the birds in their natural habitat with our brand new Bird Watching Kit! If you love being outside in nature,… Read More
S*T*A*R Volunteer Applications are CLOSED!
STAR Volunteer Applications are now closed. For questions about SRP Volunteers, email mfechik@deerfieldlibrary.org. For questions about Book Buddies, email khenry@deerfieldlibrary.org. Aside from Book Buddies, all other volunteer opportunities will be flexible. Fill out the form to the best of your knowledge, but do not worry if you know you will have conflicts throughout the summer.… Read More
Dr. Debbie Reese on Native Children’s Literature
This month on the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we are honored to welcome Dr. Debbie Reese, a tribally enrolled Nambé Pueblo author and scholar. Dr. Reese is best known for her popular blog American Indians in Children’s Literature which “provides critical analysis of Indigenous peoples in children's and young adult books.” Our conversation offers an… Read More
Music Recommendations: Around the World
This month, we’ll be featuring music from other parts of the world. “World music” is often used as a catch-all term for music that isn’t Westernized, but music is made in dozens of styles and languages in dozens of countries—for example, the Tuareg style of music from Mali is entirely different from Chilean hip hop… Read More
Teen Grab and Go: DIY Felt Succulent Terrariums
This month's teen Grab & Go craft is a plant terrarium that you can't accidentally kill: they're made of felt! Find instructions below, including a helpful video that will walk you through making the succulents. Pick them up in the Teen Space! Kit Includes: 1 glass globe 3 sheets of green felt 1 succulent template… Read More
