Convert your old VHS Tapes at the Library or at Home! Did you know you can easily convert your old VHS tapes in our MakerSpace? In our Digital Media Lab, you can bring your treasured memories and we can show you how to convert them into modern digital MP4 files. Then you can watch it… Read More
Guess The Oscars 2023
With the conclusion of the Grammys, we aren’t wasting any time moving onward to our next competition: Guess the Oscars 2023! Do you think you have what it takes to guess which movies and performers are taking home the Oscar? This year, a wide variety of movies are up for winning this prestigious award. Whether… Read More
2022 Top Ten Checkouts
Another year has passed by and it is time to review what Deerfield has been checking out! Here are some of the top titles that have been read, watched, and listened to by our patrons. The following are the 2022 top ten items that have been checked out in select Adult, Teen, and Youth categories.… Read More
January Grab & Go
Happy New Year! Below are the instructions for this month’s Grab & Go kits! Grab one at our outdoor Creation Station or stop by the Youth Department. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE NEW GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Our Pre K-Kindergarten craft is a fun snowman ruler. Whenever it snows this year, have some fun… Read More
Guess The Grammys 2023
Think you have what it takes to guess the winners of this year’s Grammy Awards? Whether you are an avid music listener or just want to play for fun, we welcome you to participate in our 2023 Grammys Contest. Take your best guess in 13 music categories, and if you guess the most correct answers… Read More
Best Books of 2022: Youth and Teen Selections
The Deerfield Public Library youth librarians are happy to present our favorite books from 2022! Books are mostly listed by author's last name. Baby's Firsts Nancy Raines Day ; illustrated by Michael Emberley. Baby Book (E BABY BOOKS GROWING UP D) Yes! No! A first conversation about consent words by Megan Madison & Jessica… Read More
DPL Named One of the Nation’s Star Libraries
Deerfield Public Library has received recognition as one of America’s Star Libraries for 2022, as announced by Library Journal. Of the more than 5,300 public libraries evaluated, only 258 were designated as Star Libraries. This is the first time that the Deerfield Public Library was named a Star Library, and received four stars. Ratings are… Read More
We’re on Twitch!
Twitch.TV/DeerfieldLibrary We’re live (and recorded) on Twitch. Some of you might be asking, “What is Twitch?” Twitch is a popular live video streaming platform where anyone can show off their hobbies, projects, and skills. At the start, it was mostly used by video gamers and for esports competitions. Now it offers everything from music… Read More
November 2022 Music Reviews
Happy November everyone! Matthew and I are back with 4 more album recommendations. If you feel so inclined, please email me at “reference@deerfieldlibrary.org” with your own recommendations, I’d love to hear them! For each album recommendation, I have provided a YouTube link to a song from that particular album. Feel free to give each song… Read More
November Grab & Go: DINOvember!
It’s DINOvember! Join in the celebration with one of this month’s Grab & Go kits! Grab one at our outdoor Creation Station or stop by the Youth Department. While supplies last. Youth - Tissue Paper Dino Each Kit includes a dinosaur outline, tissue paper, and sticker eyes. You’ll need a glue stick from home. Instructions:… Read More
