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
Genealogy: Digging Up Your Roots
If you’re anything like me, history has always fascinated you. And I’ve found that there’s no better way to put history into context than to find out what your ancestors were up to! Genealogy, the study of family history, is a fun way to delve into the past and learn more about where you come… Read More
Read of the Week: Inside Out & Back Again
Ten-year-old Ha’s life is about to drastically change. She is living in Saigon in 1975 during the Vietnam War and it is no longer safe. She lives with her mother and her three older brothers. Her father was captured and has been missing for the past nine years. With the help of her father’s best… Read More
Read of the Week: The Cuckoo’s Calling
By now, most people are aware that “Robert Galbraith” is J.K. Rowling, but this book does not need a famous name attached to it in order to prove its worth: it does that all on its own! The Cuckoo’s Calling is the first in a series of detective novels that follow Cormoran Strike, a private… Read More
Local Author Fair at DPL this Saturday!
Our Local Author Fair* this Saturday, June 20 from 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. is an opportunity for the Library to nurture writing and foster local talent within Deerfield and its surrounding communities. It’s also a chance for our community to meet and support local authors and vice versa. Come mix and mingle with the following… Read More
Read of the Week: Listen, Slowly
Thanhhà Lại, author of National Book Award-winning and Newbery Honor Book Inside Out & Back Again, introduces readers to 12-year-old Mai in her new middle grade novel, Listen, Slowly. Mai, a California beach girl, is not happy when her parents tell her this summer she must travel to Vietnam with her grandmother, who is going… Read More
