The past year has been one wild ride, with twists and turns coming from every direction, forcing us here in the MakerSpace as well as everyone else to find ways to adapt to the ever-changing situation of this pandemic. Fortunately, we're starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Earlier in the… Read More
April Teen Grab & Go: Jar Lid Suncatchers
April 22nd is Earth Day so this month’s Grab & Go kit features recycled/repurposed materials. To make these kits I gathered supplies that the Youth Department already had and repurposed mason jar lids that were leftover from a program. There are lots of cool projects you can use jar lids for but I decided on… Read More
April Kids Grab & Go Craft: Self Portraits!
I can’t believe it’s already April! The transition from winter to spring always has me appreciating the beauty of our planet. With Earth Day on April 22, this is the perfect time to think about more eco-friendly crafts and making use of what you have available! This month’s Grab & Go kit is self-portraits, but… Read More
Earth Month 2021: Local Recycling Opportunities
Like almost everything else this past year, opportunities for recycling have changed. For Deerfield, while some outlets have temporarily (hopefully) shut down, there are some new options! Celebrate Earth Month, and every month, with visits to these most valuable recycling locations: Clothing and Textiles Did you know that 85% of all clothing and textiles end… Read More
Guess the Oscars Contest 2021
We’re back again this year with another Guess the Oscars contest. It was an interesting year in movies in 2020 and the Academy Awards will go on! No paper ballots in the library this year but please feel free to fill out our online form for this year’s contest. One of the interesting things about… Read More
Asian American Experiences & Anti-Racism Resources
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
