It’s that special season again! It only comes every four years. Of course, I’m talking about the Presidential primary election season. One of the best and most interesting books ever written about this distinctive season is Game Change by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin. It was written during the historic 2008 election when Barack Obama… Read More
Public Art Open House, September 17
After you’ve checked out the Whistler/Roussel exhibit at the Art Institute, and the Freedom Principle exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art, there is another hot art show you will not want to miss. Mark your calendar, because it is one night only – at the Deerfield Public Library! The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission will… Read More
5 Tips to Make Your Home Marvelous
Whether you're planning to buy or sell your home soon, there is a lot to know and do to prepare for these big real estate ventures. Be sure to join us for Real Estate 60015: Top Tips for Buyers and Sellers to learn everything you need to know on how to get started, up-to-date information… Read More
Medicare and You: What Everyone Should Know
Most Americans will pay into the Medicare system, but not everyone knows, or for that matter, understands what benefits they will become eligible for when they turn 65. If you’re looking to learn more about this government healthcare program, sign up for our Library program, Taking the Confusion Out of Medicare, Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7:00… Read More
Building Literacy: The 5 Practices (Part 1 of 3)
The building blocks of literacy are five practices that are fun, easy-to-do, and – the best news is – you’re already doing them! Yep, you heard right: if you play, talk, sing, write, and read to your child, you have already put the building blocks of literacy in place. Those five simple practices will help… Read More
Which Teen book was your fave this year?
Vote here for the chance to have your favorite book as a Top Ten! In honor of the Young Adult Library Association's "Teen Read Week", which is celebrated every October, awesome Teen books are being highlighted. Your choice always counts so vote today and find out who made the cut after the Library's Teen Read… Read More
Read of the Week: The Underwriting
Described as “The Social Network meets The Wolf of Wall Street”, Michelle Miller’s debut novel The Underwriting, sounded like the perfect summer read. I really have no understanding of how things work on Wall Street, so I thought I might gain a little insight while enjoying a juicy read. I still understand little of Wall… Read More
Library Circulation: Your Questions Answered!
Are you new to the Deerfield area? Are you visiting us from a neighboring community? Do you have an aging Deerfield Library card in your wallet? Everyone, from the newest card-holder to the most seasoned library user, has questions about our circulation policies from time to time; and we want you to know that we… Read More
Printing at DPL: A Quick Tutorial
Need to print something from your email? From a webpage? From your flash drive? No problem! The Deerfield Public Library offers printing to all our patrons! Here’s how you can print at the library in four easy steps: 1) Sign onto one of the computers using your library card, or a temporary pass that… Read More
