Did you ever notice that books about pet dogs are shelved closer to books about vegetables than books about wolves? It’s all because of the Dewey Decimal System, through which our library organizes all nonfiction books and a few types of fiction books. Melvil Dewey developed the system at Amherst College in the 1870s, and… Read More
Public Art Open House, September 20
After you’ve checked out the Kerry James Marshall exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Master Drawings at the Art Institute of Chicago, there is another exhibit you won't want to miss. Mark your calendar, because it is one night only – at the Deerfield Public Library! The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission will host… Read More
Register to Vote by October 11
Taking part in the electoral process is one of our most basic and important rights as American citizens. The first step in the process is registering to vote! Who can register to vote? Be a United States citizen. Be at least 18 years of age on or before the General Election, Tuesday, November 8. When… Read More
Make the Library Part of Your Back to School Plan!
It’s that time of year again – time to head back to school! It may seem overwhelming, but the Library has great resources to help you get back into a learning frame of mind! Library Card First things first, you’ll need to get a library card! With your library card you can check out all… Read More
National Disability Voter Registration Week
Taking part in the electoral process is one of our most basic and important rights as American citizens. It gives us a say on crucial issues that may affect us, and allows us a voice in choosing our representatives in local, state, and federal government. This can be especially important for individuals with disabilities. According… Read More
Some of the Strangest Books in Our Collection!
Sometimes, the library feels like a big popularity contest. We have entire shelves of titles by James Patterson and Stephen King. And right now, everyone wants to read The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney. But there are thousands of items in our collection, and it’s about time someone gave some love to the more obscure… Read More
If you liked “Serial” and “Making a Murderer”…
Millions of people listened to the "Serial" podcast and learned all about Adnan Syed. Millions of people watched the Netflix documentary "Making a Murderer" and now know the story of Steven Avery. "The Jinx" on HBO has also been hugely popular. People seem to be fascinated by these stories of true crime, possible innocent people… Read More
Our Favorite Summer Reads for 2016
Whether you're headed to the pool or beach, taking a road trip, or stuck in the house during a summer thunderstorm, our librarians have you covered! Here's our staff picks for this summer's best reads, road trip audiobooks, and rainy day movies. Some of our selections are new releases coming out later in the summer… Read More
“Go Green” at the Library
Calling All Tree-huggers! It’s easy being green in Deerfield and Lake County thanks to the expansive resources available from SWALCO (aka the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County). We’re excited to partner with our friends at SWALCO to present Green Day @ the Library on Saturday, April 9. The day’s events will provide you with… Read More
Becoming a Therapy Dog/K-9 Reading Buddy Team
Stress relief. Comfort. Smiles. Joy. These are just a few of the things therapy dogs and K-9 Reading Buddy teams bring to the people they interact with. If you've ever considered becoming a therapy dog or K-9 Reading Buddy team, there are a few requirements before you can begin: Registered therapy dogs must be at least… Read More
