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
Read of the Week: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda
Simon is in love and he’s not all that sure of what to do with that fact. He’s been exchanging emails with Blue, his mystery admirer who goes to the same school, when the emails fall into the wrong hands. In a flash, Simon finds himself being blackmailed by Martin, a maybe/maybe not friend with… Read More
School is near? Have no fear! Resources for Teens are here!
Look no further than the Library for plenty of resources for your homework, volunteer, and free time needs! - Check out the Teen "Homework Help" section of our website for links to ACT/SAT prep, biographies, and study guides. And don't forget our variety of Databases that are free to use and give you access to… Read More
Need Copies? We’ve Got You Covered!
Everyone needs to make photocopies on occasion. And when that time comes around, the Deerfield Library is here to help! We have two copiers available for patrons—one on each level. Our machines can make black and white, as well as color copies, in the following sizes: 8 1/2 x 11, 8 1/2 x 14 and 11… Read More
Read of the Week: Morning Glory
Set in Seattle in a houseboat community, Sarah Jio’s Morning Glory focuses on Ada Santorini, a recent transplant from New York City who is trying to find peace after losing her husband and young daughter in a tragic accident. Shortly after arriving on Boat Street, Ada learns that her new residence has a mysterious past.… Read More
Who are the greatest drummers of all time?
For years, libraries have hosted book discussions. We wanted to take that a step further. When we reopened in June of 2013 in our new building, we started having music discussions at the Library. We have the discussions four times a year, once each quarter. Usually when we do them we concentrate on a single CD or album,… Read More
