On this month’s episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we had the great pleasure of talking to legendary comic book writer Chris Claremont! In his nearly 20-year run writing X-Men comics, Claremont wrote many classic stories that made The Uncanny X-Men a bestseller and spawned major movies (like the new Dark Phoenix, out just… Read More
Read Without Boundaries Summer Edition
We are almost halfway through Vol. 2 of our popular reading program, Read Without Boundaries! We have explored themes such as mental health, women in history, Illinois history, and LGBTQ stories. If tackling a year-long reading challenge seems too daunting, our Read Without Boundaries Summer Edition is a great opportunity to try out a shorter… Read More
Richard Rothstein, author of “The Color of Law,” on DPL Podcast
This month on the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we’re featuring a recent lecture at the Library by Richard Rothstein, author of The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America. Rothstein’s widely praised book makes clear that the laws and policy decisions passed by local, state, and federal governments actually promoted… Read More
Staff Picks: “Arctic Solitaire”
Some photographers will do anything for a great shot. Ask Paul Souders. Over four summers from 2012 to 2015, Souders explored the Hudson Bay region of Canada, hoping to take the perfect picture of a polar bear. He traversed the area by himself in a small C-Dory fishing boat and an inflatable dinghy. Despite dangerous… Read More
Congressman Brad Schneider on the DPL Podcast
On this month’s episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we had the honor of interviewing U.S. Representative Brad Schneider. Rep. Schneider has a special connection to Deerfield. Not only does he represent our village as part of Illinois’ 10th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, but he also lives here in Deerfield. In… Read More
Automatic Renewals are Here!
Your to-do list just got a little shorter. Beginning Monday, April 15, the Library will launch automatic renewals for all patrons. Eligible items due on April 17 or after will automatically renew, up to two times. This new service offered by DPL provides the convenience of enjoying materials for a longer period of time with… Read More
New study and teaching tools: Scholastic Teachables & TumbleMath
Are you a busy parent looking for new ways to support your child’s education? Do you work with children? Are you a homeschooling family? If so, the Deerfield Public Library has two fabulous, new online resources for you! Scholastic Teachables With something for children ages preschool to 8th grade, Scholastic Teachables is a one-stop shop… Read More
Summer volunteer opportunities for teens at DPL
Do you love the Library? Do you want to be a mentor for younger kids? Do you need community service hours? Stop by the Library anytime after April 1 to pick up an application and return it by 9 p.m. on Monday, May 6! Teens going into 7th grade through the age of 17 are… Read More
Through the Lens of Art Shay, April 13
Through the Lens of Art Shay | Saturday, April 13, 2-3 p.m. As part of our Fight to Integrate Deerfield: 60 Year Reflection series, the Library has been celebrating the life and legacy of one of our most distinguished residents, photographer Art Shay. One of the things I love about Shay’s work is that it… Read More
How to write when life keeps getting in the way, April 9th
How to Write When Everything Goes Wrong | Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m. If you’re a writer, the special time you set aside to write is critical if your goal is to get published. Whether you write in the morning before starting your day, or in the evening after the kids are in bed, what matters… Read More
