Managing your personal finances can often seem like the most daunting of tasks. Even after putting in lots of time and effort, there may still be things you don't quite understand, especially when new financial circumstances arise due to age, marital status, kids going to college, etc. Money Smart Week, created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago… Read More
Read of the Week: Good Mourning
Say what you want about me, but I like learning about dead people. I loved Mary Roach's book “Stiff” and the HBO television series “Six Feet Under” is my favorite show of all time. I’m fascinated by what happens to us when we die, as morbid as a topic as that might be. That being… Read More
Tracking Your Reading History
Did you know that you can track your reading history through your online account? Occasionally, patrons will ask us to look at their records to find out if they’ve already read a certain book. But we don't keep track of patrons’ borrowing habits and are unable to help with the request. You can, however, opt into… Read More
“Go Green” at the Library
Calling All Tree-huggers! It’s easy being green in Deerfield and Lake County thanks to the expansive resources available from SWALCO (aka the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County). We’re excited to partner with our friends at SWALCO to present Green Day @ the Library on Saturday, April 9. The day’s events will provide you with… Read More
Read of the Week: Dumplin’
According to, well, herself, Willowdean Dickson is about the last person predicted to compete in a pageant show, and it isn’t because she’s a (self-proclaimed) “fat girl.” It’s because pageants are an old fashioned diatribe of materialistic desires, full of shallow competitors. Unfortunately, Willow’s former beauty queen mother happens to be a judge of the… Read More
Becoming a Therapy Dog/K-9 Reading Buddy Team
Stress relief. Comfort. Smiles. Joy. These are just a few of the things therapy dogs and K-9 Reading Buddy teams bring to the people they interact with. If you've ever considered becoming a therapy dog or K-9 Reading Buddy team, there are a few requirements before you can begin: Registered therapy dogs must be at least… Read More
Real People, Real Stories: Last Chance Mustang
Listening to stories is often one of the things we remember most from childhood. A good story can change how we think and act. It can help us navigate the ups and downs of life. A good story can captivate us for years to come. And yet, storytime is mostly considered a kids activity. Well not anymore! We're bringing… Read More
Internet Tips & Tricks: Account Management
Every once in a while I’ll go to a website and try to sign up for an account, only to be confronted with a message stating that I already have one. Every time it happens, one thought crosses my mind: So much of what we do today is done online that it can be difficult… Read More
Read of the Week: The Year of Living Danishly
Do you ever think about where you would live if you didn’t live here? Would you ever consider moving to a foreign country? (I usually play this game every winter when the cold and snow get to be too much.) I often read about these studies rating the happiest countries in the world or the… Read More
Program Follow-Up: Women’s Self Protection
Awareness and Avoidance. At our Women's Self Protection program on Wednesday, March 9, this was the message Pat Collins stressed to the group of women, of all ages, sitting in front of him. Collins, a retired Chicago Police officer and founder of Stay Safe Tactics and Fitness, explained that if you're aware of certain things, you… Read More
