Studies have shown that the three percent of teens diagnosed with learning disabilities such as attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, and other learning challenges, struggle so much in high school that they give up hope of ever going to college. But there is more than hope for these students. More and more colleges and universities are… Read More
NEW Crime Time Series: Chicago
A facade of skyscrapers facing a lake and behind the facade, every type of dubiousness. - E.M. Forster Amateur sleuths look no further! The Deerfield Public Library’s new series, Crime Time, starts this fall and will feature a diverse blend of lectures, discussions, and book talks. On October 20, we will kick everything off by… Read More
The ‘Art’ of Programming
There are as many reasons why people love art as there are books in a library. To many, art is a form of communication that to some feeds the senses and others is a form of self-expression and interpretation. Whatever the reason, the Library’s art programs are some of the most well-received adult programs we… Read More
Staff Picks: The Gallery
As the head of household at the famous Sewell mansion in the 1920s, 12-year-old Martha’s Ma quickly hires her as the new kitchen maid; a necessity after Martha smart talks her teacher one too many times and gets kicked out of her local parish school. Mr. Sewell is the wealthy owner of a large newspaper… Read More
Tech Time: Digitally Plan Your Day
I am a big fan of planning and organization (though my desk doesn’t always show that, as I am also a fan of the organized chaos of piles). I have a lot of different activities, both at work and in my personal life, and keeping track of it all can be extremely difficult, which is… Read More
Fall Movie Discussion Series – Trumbo and the Hollywood Blacklist
Please join us for our Fall Movie Discussion series, which will focus on Dalton Trumbo and the Hollywood Blacklist. For our movie discussions, our multimedia librarian, Ted, will give a short talk about the background of each film. Learn some fun facts and trivia before watching the movie! Dalton Trumbo was one of the greatest… Read More
Meet Dr. Duffy: Parent-Child Relationship Expert
Dr. John Duffy is a clinical psychologist and best-selling author who meets on a daily basis with teens, their parents, and families. Dr. Duffy tackles many hard-hitting teen topics ranging from the pressure of school, to discussing tough topics, to drugs, to social media, just to name a few. Besides being an expert on teens,… Read More
Why is that book shelved there?
Did you ever notice that books about pet dogs are shelved closer to books about vegetables than books about wolves? It’s all because of the Dewey Decimal System, through which our library organizes all nonfiction books and a few types of fiction books. Melvil Dewey developed the system at Amherst College in the 1870s, and… Read More
Public Art Open House, September 20
After you’ve checked out the Kerry James Marshall exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Master Drawings at the Art Institute of Chicago, there is another exhibit you won't want to miss. Mark your calendar, because it is one night only – at the Deerfield Public Library! The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission will host… Read More
The Dangers of Heroin & Opioids in Lake County
The number of deaths in Lake County attributed to substance abuse tripled from 1998 (30 deaths) to 2010 (92), according to a Chicago Tribune article. Last year, law enforcement acknowledged the "heroin epidemic" was still worsening, with the number of Lake County residents having died due to heroin and other opiates doubling in just five years. Community… Read More
