Children’s author and artist Jason Chin is best known for his innovative spins on nonfiction topics, and his newest project, “Grand Canyon”, does not disappoint. This engaging picture book highlights one of America’s most beloved landforms. The text begins with the basics: “Rivers carve canyons. When they cut down into the earth, canyons grow deeper.… Read More
Building Literacy through Singing
We clap and sing hello, we clap and sing hello! Did you know that singing is one of the five early literacy practices that you can engage in with your child? Along with reading, writing, talking, and playing – singing is a valuable (and fun!) way to help your child learn how to read, starting… Read More
Local Art Comes to Life on the DPL Podcast
McHenry County by Lars-Birger Sponberg On this special episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we have two interviews with local fine artists who have artwork in our community. I talk to Lars-Birger Sponberg, the 98-year-old painter of Midwest landscapes, who’s lived in Deerfield with his wife, Dallas, for over 60 years. Then I talk… Read More
A STEAMy Summer
Even though our Summer Reading Program is over and school is right around the corner, there is still plenty of time, and many ways, to celebrate all things STEAM! Science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities are easy to accomplish right in your house and also in your backyard. Your yard is a classroom full… Read More
Mobile Hotspots Now Available for Checkout
No internet connection? No problem! Come check out one of our new mobile hotspots to access the internet anywhere* on any of your devices. Here’s how it works… Mobile hotspots allow you to share a wireless network connection with other devices so they can access the internet. Devices connect to the mobile hotspot using their Wi-Fi… Read More
Staff Picks: Hamilton and Washington
Lin-Manuel Miranda read "Alexander Hamilton" by Ron Chernow on a beach in Puerto Rico and was inspired to create the musical, "Hamilton". The story of Alexander Hamilton is an amazing one. He was born poor in the Caribbean, immigrated to New York City just before the Revolution broke out, and ended up becoming Washington’s senior… Read More
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Music Discussion
Please join us for our upcoming music discussion on Tuesday, July 25th at 7 p.m. We'll be talking about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and this year's inductees. We'll discuss each band and artist elected, and listen to their greatest hits. Was each band worthy? Were there bands that should have gotten in… Read More
DPL Podcast: Journalist Charlie Meyerson Talks “Fake News” and More
On this episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we talk with Charlie Meyerson, a longtime area “bringer of news.” Charlie is currently the proprietor of ChicagoPublicSquare.com, a free, daily email news roundup, with links relevant to Chicago-area news consumers. We had an illuminating conversation about the state of the media today. A great show for… Read More
Car Shopping? Try Our New Online Resource for Auto Loan Information
How much research do you do about a car loan when you’re car shopping? We’re excited to announce a new online resource for patrons in the market for buying a car: Auto Finance Resource. With Auto Finance Resource, you can get up-to-date, vetted quotes on the best available car loans in your area. This is… Read More
Join the Community of Makers with Strawbees Discovery Kits
Did you hear? Our newest Discovery Kit is here – Strawbees! Strawbees? What’s that! Strawbees are a building tool used to connect straws to make 3D sculptures! They are yellow, plastic pieces that are comprised of 1, 2, 3, or 5 different “arms” to conjoin straws together. With Strawbees, you can build structures, toys, or… Read More
