Last year, we started circulating Roku streaming players to our patrons, and one of the things they love is our growing movie collection on the Vudu app. We now have over 400 films in our collection. The other resource that has been very popular is the Netflix app. One of the reasons Netflix is so popular is… Read More
2017 Guess the Oscars Contest!
February is our favorite month of the year at the Multimedia Desk... because in February we get to watch both the Grammy Awards and the Oscars! To celebrate the Academy Awards we’re having another 'Guess the Oscars' contest this year. Choose who you think will win the Oscar in 10 categories we picked out. A… Read More
New Podcast Episode Featuring Vicki Street
We’re excited to launch our second episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast with Vicki Street. Each month we’ll be releasing an episode featuring conversations with dynamic Deerfield leaders, including business owners, elected officials, artists, educators, volunteers, and more! This month, our feature interview is with with Vicki Street, Executive Director of the Deerfield Bannockburn… Read More
NEW! Board Games for Checkout at DPL
We are very excited to introduce board games into our circulating collection. For the first time ever patrons will be able to browse our collection of board games (located near the Media Desk) and check them out to bring home. Up to two games at a time may be checked out for two weeks with up to… Read More
Tune in to our New Community Podcast
We are excited to announce the launch of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast! We’ll be releasing monthly episodes featuring conversations with dynamic Deerfield leaders, including business owners, elected officials, artists, educators, volunteers, and more. Deerfield’s current Mayor, Harriet Rosenthal, is our feature interviewee this month. Mayor Rosenthal discusses her path from community volunteer to the… Read More
2017 Guess The Grammys Contest
Join us for one of our most popular contests of the year! Choose who you think will win the Grammy award in 11 different categories. A winner will be chosen from the entries with the most correct answers. First and second place prizes will be awarded. Entries will be accepted until the Library closes at 5… Read More
Our Favorite Reads, Movies, & TV on DVD of 2016
It's that time of year again... the time when everyone starts making their "Best of 2016" lists. We, of course, couldn't pass up the opportunity to make one of our own and share our staff's favorite books, movies, and TV on DVD from 2016. So here it is! We just have one disclaimer: This blog… Read More
Convenient Ways to Return Your Library Materials
Check out our 2022 updated blog on returning materials One of the more common questions we get asked at the library is where items can be returned. We offer a number of convenient ways to return your library materials to help you avoid fines. When the Library is open, bring your items inside to return… Read More
Need to Renew Your Library Books? You Have Lots of Options!
In a previous post, we described how our patrons can renew library materials online, but did you know we offer several other options for renewals? You can renew in person at library by presenting your library card or the item you would like to renew to the assistant at the Information Desk. If the item… Read More
Behind the Scenes: Making the Deerfield Cemetery Audio Tours
Librarian guides Anne and Ted from our Fall 2015 cemetery tours. The Deerfield Public Library is proud to present recorded tours of the Deerfield Historical Cemetery! Right now you can take a tour through Deerfield’s history via the residents buried in the cemetery, and on Veterans Day we’ll be adding a special military history tour,… Read More