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Below are the instructions for March 2024 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Air Rockets Create a rocket powered by your own breath! In your kit you should have - 2 sides of a rocket outline, 1 straw, 1… Read More

During Women's History Month this March, we celebrate and recognize women’s contributions to history, culture and society. At DPL, we have compiled a list of resources. Click the link below to find your next read or watch. Book and Movie List Youth List  … Read More

The library is excited to announce that our new catalog, Aspen Discovery, will be available on Monday, February 26, 2024. For a preview, visit https://catalog.deerfieldlibrary.org/. Thank you to the generous support of the Friends of the Deerfield Public Library for sponsoring this purchase. Our new catalog has a modern, colorful interface that mimics websites you… Read More

Below are the instructions for Feburary 2024 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Chenille Stem Animals Happy February! Stretch your imagination and create an animal using just a few basic materials. Each kit includes: 2 chenille stems 1 popsicle… Read More

On this episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we are honored to welcome author Amina Gautier to discuss her recently published collection of short stories, The Best That You Can Do (Soft Skull Press, 2024).  Amina Gautier is one of the most prolific and acclaimed short story writers working today, and she lives in… Read More

In honor of Black History Month this February, we have compiled a list of resources to celebrate the culture, contributions, and triumphs of Black Americans. Click the links below: Book and Movie List Youth Picks Online Resources: CreativeBug: Sarah Bond: A Legacy of Quilt Making (Video) Deerfield Public Library Local History Archives: Deerfield Integration Case… Read More

Guess the Oscars 2024 is back again!  Do you think you have what it takes to guess which movies and performers are taking home the Oscar? This year, a wide variety of movies are up for winning this prestigious award. Whether you’ve watched all, some, or none of the films, you can still participate!  There… Read More

As everyone continues to stay warm inside this month, we decided to bring back a fan-favorite activity! You may remember I made virtual activities based on the Choose Your Own Adventure stories a few years ago. Our Choose Your Own Story: Pete the Cat Mystery is now available once again! Pete The Cat Mystery Pete… Read More

Below are the instructions for January 2024 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Yeti for Winter! Are you “yeti” for winter? This abominable snowman craft is and will make the cold, snowy days a bit cuter!  Follow the instructions… Read More

Another year has passed by and it is time to review what Deerfield has been checking out! Here are some of the top titles that have been read, watched, and listened to by our patrons. The following are the 2023 top ten items that have been checked out in select Adult, Teen, and Youth categories.… Read More