Our outdoor services - returns, curbside pickup, and grab-and-go crafts - have been hugely popular, which is gratifying. We have taken all necessary steps to prioritize the safety and health of our staff, patrons, and the greater community. With careful planning, we are ready to introduce additional services. We know that there are people in… Read More
Antiracist Educator Christine Saxman on the DPL Podcast
On this month’s episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we welcome racial and social justice facilitator Christine Saxman to discuss the question, “how can white people accelerate racial justice?” Christine describes herself as a “white woman fighting for racial justice and anti-racism as long as this social construct of race exists.” She has worked… Read More
Introducing Binge Boxes!
We have a new collection we’ll be circulating at the Deerfield Library. We think they’re pretty neat and we hope you enjoy them and check them out. We’re calling it the Binge-Watching Collection. Our movie supplier has put together a series called Binge Boxes. Each Binge Box has between 4 and 6 DVDs and each… Read More
July Grab and Go Craft: How to Make a Magic Window
Our July Grab-and-Go Craft is here! Craft supplies are available on the clothesline on the west side of the Library on Monday, July 6 through Sunday, July 12 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. We hope that you enjoyed Miss Kary’s reading of Perfect Square by Michael Hall. If you have an adult share… Read More
The “A” in STEAM
My favorite part of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) is the “A” for Art. There are so many cool ideas and websites that are out there, that your child will have plenty to choose from this summer. STEM + Art = STEAM Does your child like reading comics? Maybe they doodle a lot.… Read More
July Library Service Updates
Since DPL closed the building on March 13, the staff have worked tirelessly to pivot and continue to offer services to the community. Are you one of the 6,500+ online views of our virtual programs for adults and kids? We are pleased to see how popular e-books and other e-resources have become with the community,… Read More
Domestic Violence Help and Resources
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has impacted all our lives in unexpected and often very challenging ways. However, for some, the isolation is causing dangerous and potentially life-threatening situations. As reported by the Daily Herald on May 12, “Officials from A Safe Place, the largest domestic violence nonprofit in Lake County, reported this week that calls to… Read More
Get Your Game On(line)
*Written by both Sam from Adult Services and Noreen from Youth Services. Now, more than ever, we are socializing with family and friends virtually in order to spend time together in a safe manner. However, there are only so many things we can talk about. Are you running out of conversation topics, or wishing you knew… Read More
Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop of Fated Mates talk romance on DPL Podcast
On this month’s episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we are very happy to welcome our guests Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop, hosts of the romance literature podcast, Fated Mates. Sarah MacLean is a bestselling author of historical romance novels and Jen Prokop is a romance critic and teacher. Together on the Fated Mates… Read More
Curbside Pickup is Here! Plus Returns
Updated July 6 The Library is pleased to announce that Curbside Pickup is now available to Deerfield Public Library cardholders beginning June 9. Our staff has been working hard to develop a safe and simple process for you to get some new library materials! You’ll now be able to place holds on library materials, including… Read More
