This month our KiDLS programs are all about oceans: what they mean to us, the animals that live in them, and what we can do to save them. In the Little KiDLS video, Ms. Kary and I read about the ocean and sea turtles and show you how to assemble the craft. The Deerfield Public… Read More
Star Wars Virtual Escape Room
After the success of our virtual escape room back in the spring, we’re back with another one. Our Star Wars Virtual Escape Room is now available! You are aboard the Death Star with Luke, Leia, and Han Solo. The Death Star has just destroyed Alderaan and now you four need to find out what planet or… Read More
Cool Careers! A Special Youth Episode of the Podcast
This month’s episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast is our first Youth and Family episode--with a theme of “Cool Careers!” Kary Henry, our School Outreach Coordinator, joins me as co-host to share interviews she conducted with a youth audience in mind. She hopes this episode will inspire fun conversations in your family about what… Read More
An Evening With Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, November 9
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, one of the country’s leading antiracist voices, #1 New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award winner, and historian, will discuss his book, How To Be An Antiracist with the Deerfield Public Library and ten other participating libraries on Monday, November 9 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. Dr. Kendi’s… Read More
October Grab and Go Craft: Woven Pumpkin Mat. Plus, At-Home Halloween!
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