Halloween is almost upon us, and although this year’s celebration may look very different, the holiday can still give you and your child many reasons to smile! Be sure to stop by the Library to pick up a Grab & Go Craft Kit! This month’s craft is a woven pumpkin mat. For young children, activities… Read More
Ready, Set, Vote! Get Information on Voting
Less than a month away, the election is right around the corner. Voting can be confusing--from the different ways to vote to understanding what’s on your ballot. That’s why we have created a special voting resource page with all the information you need to make sure voting goes as smoothly as possible. Go to the… Read More
What Do You Know About Kitchen Fire Safety? Review w/ Fire Marshal McCarthy
Are you one of the approximately 54% of Americans that report cooking more than before the pandemic? Hopefully, you have enjoyed the experience and plan on continuing this healthy activity. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. For Fire Prevention Week (October 4-10),… Read More
Virtual Read-Aloud Tips, Plus the Mystery Reader Binder is Now Online!
As 2020 goes on, we all must continue to find ways to spend time with those we care about virtually. One idea to try is sharing a read-aloud over video. I wanted to share some tips for doing virtual read-alouds with the kids in your life. Pick the right book and show it off First,… Read More
Early Childhood Resources
We are fortunate to have a wide variety of early childhood resources in Deerfield and the surrounding areas. In support of the Village of Deerfield’s new Rapid Response Network, the Library’s website also has a new webpage full of information for families with young children. This page contains an alphabetical list of early childhood organizations (inclusion… Read More
Adult Grab and Go Craft: Make an Anemone Bouquet with Creativebug!
Adults are invited to pick up a Grab and Go Craft kit to be used in conjunction with the Creativebug video “Make an Anemone Bouquet.” This Monday, September 28 at 10 a.m., adults can pick up a kit outside the library on the clothesline (located on the west side of the building) from 10 a.m.… Read More
Podcast: Erik Gellman’s new book on Art Shay and Chicago Protest History
On this month’s episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we are very happy to present a conversation with Erik Gellman, author of Troublemakers: Chicago Freedom Struggles through the Lens of Art Shay, a book that fuses photography and history to explore many “movements and moments” in the struggle for a more free and democratic… Read More
Statement from the Director: COVID-19 Exposure
On late Tuesday, September 15, 2020, the Library was notified of a known exposure of COVID-19 at Deerfield Public Library between September 9-11, 2020. Based on the recommendations of the Illinois Department of Public Health, we were not required to close, and notification of this low-risk exposure to staff and the public was recommended. We… Read More
September Grab and Go Craft: Apple “Stained Glass” Window Decoration
September is such a wonderful month of the year! The Autumn season begins, the leaves start to change color, and it is a great time of year to go apple picking at an orchard! That is why we chose to make an Apple “Stained Glass” Window Decoration for this month’s Grab and Go Craft. You… Read More
Pick Up a New Skill with Our Staff-Created Software Tutorials!
Let's face it, you may or may not have a good deal of extra time in your schedule; so why not fill that time with something new and creative! The MakerSpace is now making videos covering different skills and techniques for various Maker-related software. With simplicity in mind, easy to follow videos will help you… Read More
