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Although the library is closed for the foreseeable future, we want to provide Deerfield residents with as much support as possible during this time. Below are a list of resources in case you need assistance (financial, transportation, food pantry, etc.) Village of Deerfield Information and Assistance: Village Hall: 847-945-5000 Police Department (non-emergency): 847-945-8636 Village of… Read More

Are you a resident of Deerfield who wants to access library resources from home, but don’t have a library card? We have you covered! Deerfield Public Library has temporarily set up online registration for new library accounts. Registering for an account will give you access to a limited selection of our online resources, including Hoopla,… Read More

The Library is your go-to place for books, movies, music, and awesome online resources, and that hasn’t changed at all! Even if you can’t visit the Library….and trust me, we all miss seeing our amazing patrons….we’ve got you covered during this difficult time. Whether you need educational ideas or ways to have fun from home,… Read More

Happening Thursday, March 26, 7-8 p.m.                     You are invited to join our first Online Book Discussion for adults! We’ll be trying this experiment with our previously scheduled Classics Book Discussion of the short story collection In Our Time by Ernest Hemingway this coming Thursday, March 26,… Read More

If you’re a teen I know you’re currently practicing some online schooling, but whether you want to enhance some of that studying or just need a distraction for a moment, check out the below links for suggestions. Hang in there with these recommendations for educational and creative ways to stay busy. We hope you stay… Read More

Libraries, schools, museums, and other public spaces are closed for the foreseeable future, and families of all kinds are working to get through this crisis and adjust their daily routines.  Luckily for those with internet access, many artists, authors, educators, museums, and institutions have started to offer free digital experiences—both educational and entertaining—for families stuck… Read More

Happening March 20 - March 27                    3rd through 5th graders: You are invited to DPL’s first-ever all-online book club for kids! We’ll be exploring Frazzled by Booki Vivat. It’s an engaging and heartfelt realistic fiction story with plenty of visual elements folded in (think Raina Telgemeier’s… Read More

Below are the most accurate, up-to-date resources for information about COVID-19. Lake County Health Department Illinois Public Health Department CDC World Health Organization If you have traveled to affected geographic areas in the past two weeks or may have been exposed to someone who may have COVID-19, please call your healthcare provider so they can… Read More

The 2020 Census has arrived, and your participation is extremely important. Census data directly affect how federal funds (out of a national total of $675 billion) are allocated to communities for the next 10 years. Allocation issues include the following much more: Schools and Libraries Roads and Highways Public Health Medicaid Public Transportation Neighborhood Improvements… Read More

On this month’s episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we are very happy to share the second part of our conversation with acclaimed author Rosellen Brown.  I spoke to Rosellen earlier this year in her home in Hyde Park, on the occasion of the recent publication of her novel The Lake on Fire (Sarabande… Read More