Contributed to by Anne, Cristina, and Heather The Deerfield Public Library stands with the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) in its recent statement condemning ongoing anti-Asian hate crimes that have permeated our country over the past year. Our Library strives to be a place of safety, inclusion, and diversity. We work to provide a respectful… Read More
Disney Virtual Escape Room
We’ve created another fun virtual escape room! Try our Disney Virtual Escape Room now. You have spent the day having fun at Disney World when you realized you’ve gotten trapped! You’ll have to travel through the four main sections–Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom—to get out. Try the Disney Virtual Escape Room This… Read More
Podcast: Jasmon Drain, author of “Stateway’s Garden”
On this month’s episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, I have the honor of presenting a conversation with the author Jasmon Drain about his remarkable book of short stories, Stateway’s Garden. These linked stories explore characters who live in and are shaped by the Chicago public housing project Stateway Gardens, which was torn down… Read More
Your City @ Home: Virtual Field Trip Series
Coming this spring! An exciting multi-library collaborative program to help you to discover "Your City @ Home", through which you'll have the opportunity to "visit" many Chicago-area museums virtually on Saturdays in April and May. Register for one or all museum tours. Space is limited, so register early! Saturday, April 3, 2021, 3-4 p.m.: Shedd Aquarium:… Read More
Sam’s Music Reviews: Xenia Rubinos, Laura Jane Grace, Tash Sultana
Happy March everyone! I hope everyone is remaining safe and healthy as spring approaches. While we wait for warmer weather, feel free to take a listen to these 3 albums compiled below. Ranging from folk to rock to jazz/R&B, these albums should hopefully have something for everyone to enjoy. For each album recommendation, I have… Read More
Grab & Go Teens: Kindness Rocks!
Kits are available Monday, March 8 through Saturday, March 13 while supplies last. Find them in our NEW Creation Station (*hint* it’s green!) located outside the front door or by the Youth Services desk. Make your own kindness rock. Find a special spot out in nature, and leave it for someone else to find. It’s… Read More
March Grab & Go: Nature Rocks! Explorer Kits
Kits are available Monday, March 8 through Saturday, March 13 while supplies last. Find them in our NEW Creation Station (*hint* it’s green!) located outside the front door or by the Youth Services desk. Be a Nature Explorer! Your box includes a variety of nature specimens. It may include shells, snake skins, cicadas, butterflies, rocks,… Read More
First Chapter Fridays
Have you ever wondered if a book was for you and really didn’t want to rely on the publisher's promotional content? Well, we have a solution- First Chapter Friday! First Chapter Friday is a fun sneak-peek of a youth book’s first chapter read out loud, you decide if you want to read the rest of… Read More
Welcome Back! Library building opens March 1
We have missed seeing our patrons! I’m pleased to announce that the Library building will be open to the public for limited hours beginning Monday, March 1, 2021. Updated Hours for Service, effective March 1 Curbside Pickup: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. NOTE: The location for curbside pickup will change on March 1. The spots will… Read More
Black Kid Joy! Books Celebrating the Black Experience
“There is Black struggle, but there is Black joy. Black joy is resistance.” --Patia Braithwaite There are many beautiful picture books featuring strong, smart, funny, and delightful BIPOC kids. Stories featuring kids of color don’t all need to be about racism and societal pressures, and it’s important to read books that also highlight the joys… Read More
