Happy 2022! This year we will be making small changes to our music blog. First, from now on, this blog post series will be a collaboration between teen librarian, Mariel Fechik, and myself (Sam Rosen). We think that this collaboration will provide the community with a wider range of musical selections and different perspectives. Also,… Read More
Grab and Go: The Mathematics of Snowflakes
Snowflakes are beautiful AND mathematical! Explore both aspects of these natural wonders in this month’s Grab and Go craft! Pick up a kit at our outdoor Creation Station or in the Youth Services Department, while supplies last. Did you know that snowflakes always have 6 sides? Water molecules bond together and create a hexagon shape… Read More
The Library is Streaming on Twitch!
Update: If you were sad that our last stream didn't work out as planned, fear not! We'll be streaming the board game Photosynthesis on Tuesday, January 18. PLUS, we'll be playing Stardew Valley live on Thursday, January 20. See you then. We’re excited to let you know that starting on Tuesday, January 4 at 7… Read More
Sam’s Music Reviews: Music Reflection
We almost made it to 2022! For me, the end of each year is a time for reflection and striving for better in the future. This type of reflection can span across many aspects of one’s life, including music! We can look back at how our musical tastes looked or changed over the past year.… Read More
Read Around the World: Year-Long Reading Challenge for Adults and Teens
Join DPL’s year-long reading challenge for teens and adults, Read Around the World! Let’s see how far you can travel in 2022. In this challenge, we will read about diverse locations, topics, and authors. Monthly reading challenges will be based on the world’s 24 time zones. Our first list, available January 2, will "take place"… Read More
Grab & Go Craft: New Year’s Eve
Happy New Year! Whether you’re celebrating with a countdown at noon or at midnight, pick up one of our special edition Grab & Go kits (available while supplies last) at the outdoor Creation Station. Inside you’ll have supplies to make a new year's crown and shaker. Supplies You’ll Need Coloring Supplies (markers, crayons, color pencils)… Read More
December 2021 Youth Grab & Go: Mini Snowball Catapult
Create a simple catapult and use it to launch small items like a cotton ball. See how far you can launch the snowball (cotton ball) using the snowflake distance sheet or a ruler. Challenge someone to see who can get the snowball to go the farthest. Use the snowflake sheet to play a game and… Read More
Poetic Kwanzaa with Oba William King, December 17
Are you looking for a joyous, interactive, and educational way to celebrate heritage and culture this holiday season? Join us for an in-person, all-ages program on Friday, December 17 at 2:00 PM as we welcome Chicago’s very own Oba William King for Poetic Kwanzaa! Register Poetic Kwanzaa is educational entertainment for the holidays which celebrates… Read More
Youth Maker Kits from DPL at Deerfield Winter Market
Pick up a Maker Kit at the Deerfield Winter Market this Saturday, December 4. Limited availability. Send pictures of your snowflakes and melted snowman slime to dgrube@deerfieldlibrary.org! In the kit, there will be: 1 acrylic snowflake suncatcher (backing film on one side must be pulled off) made with DPL’s MakerSpace Laser Cutter 1 piece of… Read More
Sam’s Music Reviews: Side Projects
Hope everyone is keeping warm as we are approaching the winter months. This month, I chose 4 albums that fit around the theme of “side bands” or “side projects.” Upon researching for this blog post, it not only amazed me of the talent of some musicians, but also how they can fit all these projects… Read More
