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On July 13 at 7:00 PM, join us as the Deerfield Public Library invites award-winning author Jacqueline Saper for a riveting virtual program, From Miniskirt to Hijab. Jacqueline will share her personal stories about how a comfortable childhood and adolescence ended at eighteen with the 1979 Iranian Revolution. From Miniskirt to Hijab - Tuesday, July… Read More

I’m pleased to announce that the Library building will be open for our regular days and hours, effective Monday, June 28, 2021. Thank you to the Deerfield community for your support during this time.  Updated Hours for Service, effective June 28: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: 1-5… Read More

I hope everyone has been keeping up with Queer Poem-a-Day this Pride Month! Just like there are many styles, voices, and topics that go into queer poems, the same goes for music performed by queer musical artists. It should not come as a surprise that queer music does not fall under one style/genre, but is… Read More

Summer is here! To celebrate the end of the school year and the warm weather, teens can now get their very own plant kit. Grab & Go kits will be available beginning June 14th while supplies last. You can pick up a kit at a table in the Teen Space or check our green Creation… Read More

Happy June! I hope you all have been enjoying your summer vacation. This month, our kids Grab & Go craft is Pool Noodle Pals. I wanted to put something together sturdy enough to withstand vacations and outdoor play, and pool noodles can withstand a lot! If you have extra pool noodles lying around at home,… Read More

So you’re at home, in the car, on vacation, or taking a break from work and the one thing you want is the perfect book or movie that draws you in immediately. We get it. Which is why we are thrilled to offer a brand new service at the Deerfield Public Library called Personalized Picks.… Read More

We are proud to announce our first Read & Walk beginning on Saturday, June 5. Read & Walk is a fun, educational activity that you and your child can do at your leisure at whatever time you like. Read & Walk encourages healthy activity and learning all at once for the whole family. It also shows… Read More

Looking for new ways to keep your kids engaged and learning over the summer? Check out our newest addition to the Library of Things: Playaway Launchpad tablets! Each tablet comes pre-loaded with themed educational games and activities for specific age groups. Take a look at the list down below and put a few of your… Read More

What's been going on at the MakerSpace? Well, you've been keeping us busy with all of your great projects. From embroidering blankets to engraving canvases, we've definitely been buzzing here at the MakerSpace We also understand, many of you still have questions about the MakerSpace. So this month we are excited to offer a virtual… Read More

I’m pleased to announce that the Library building will be open to the public for more hours beginning Monday, May 24. We look forward to seeing more of our patrons more often! In the interest of continued safety for our staff and patrons of all ages, we will still require masks for entry to the… Read More