On this episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we’re featuring presenters from two of our most popular recent Library programs! First up is Molly Page, author of 100 Things to Do in Chicago Before You Die. She fills us in on some of her favorite things to do in the city, including some hidden… Read More
Professor Moptop presents The Early Beatles
Please join us on Saturday, March 9 at 2 p.m. for a special visit from Professor Moptop from WXRT’s Breakfast with the Beatles. Professor Moptop, or Greg Alexander, will be here to talk about his new book, Professor Moptop’s Textbook Beatles, Volume I: From the Birth of the Band to December 31, 1962. He'll share all that… Read More
Staff Picks: A Heart in a Body in the World
As hard as it may be to believe, 16-year-old Annabelle begins a 2,700-mile cross-country run with zero planning or foresight. She just knows that she needs to start, and she cannot stop until her heart gives her permission. Her life has imploded and running is the only thing that keeps her going. She has so… Read More
Guess the Oscars Contest 2019
This is our favorite time of the year at the Multimedia Desk… award show season! To celebrate the Academy Awards we’re having another ‘Guess the Oscars’ contest this year. Choose who you think will win the Oscar in 10 categories. A winner will be chosen from the entries with the most number of correct answers.… Read More
Cartoonist Ken Krimstein discusses new book on DPL Podcast
On this episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we had the pleasure of talking to cartoonist Ken Krimstein. He’s the author of the recent book, The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt, a comics biography of the Jewish-German philosopher. Ken is also a frequent cartoonist for The New Yorker and other publications—and he grew up… Read More
NEW: Stream movies, documentaries, and more on Kanopy!
Watch some of the best selections in cinema for free with your Library card! I am so excited to announce the launch of Kanopy. This resource will give Deerfield patrons access to thousands of movies, documentaries, TV series, and kids content. Go behind the scenes of Hamilton, or tune in to those classics you just… Read More
2019 Guess the Grammys Contest!
Join us for one of our most popular contests of the year! Choose who you think will win the Grammy Award in 11 different categories. A winner will be chosen from the entries with the most number of correct answers. Entries will be accepted until the Library closes at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 8. The Grammy… Read More
Writer Graham Ambrose talks 1959 Deerfield integration on DPL Podcast
On this episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we talk with writer Graham Ambrose. Graham has written for The Washington Post and The Boston Globe. A graduate of Deerfield High School, Graham wrote a recent history thesis at Yale about his hometown’s history and the housing integration crisis that began in 1959. In our… Read More
Art Shay Photography Unveiling, January 21
New Photographs of Local History The Library is happy to announce the addition of two stunning new photographs to our permanent art collection, due to a generous donation from the Friends of the Deerfield Library. Join us on Monday, January 21, 5-6:30 p.m., for a reception and unveiling event celebrating these unique photos by world-renowned… Read More
Read Without Boundaries Vol. 2!
Read Without Boundaries is returning in 2019 with Volume 2! In 2018 we kicked off a new adult reading program, Read Without Boundaries, designed to challenge readers to read outside their comfort zones. Each month featured a different theme, encouraging readers to try new authors, genres and topics. Our themes included immigration stories, poetry, travel,… Read More