Listening to stories is often one of the things we remember most from childhood. A good story can change how we think and act. It can help us navigate the ups and downs of life. A good story can captivate us for years to come. And yet, storytime is mostly considered a kids activity. Well not anymore! We're bringing… Read More
A Look at the Life of a Library Book
Unless you have x-ray vision, you probably never realized there’s a whole library department hidden behind the audiobook wall downstairs. That’s my department, Support Services, and we’re the starting point for every cataloged item in our collection. Books, DVDs, CDs, you name it -- they all come through us first. We also handle any repairs… Read More
A Librarian’s Experience on the Geisel Award Committee
You spend an entire year sifting through hundreds of children's books, send nominations and suggestions to your fellow committee members, discuss the committee's nominations and suggestions for two long days, vote again and again until the process is finally complete and you have a clear winner. And then, you bask in the excitement when your chosen winner(s)… Read More
Shakespeare’s First Folio Comes to Illinois
Shakespeare enthusiasts all over the country are rejoicing as "Shakespeare's First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare" makes its way around the nation with exhibits in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico! As if that news wasn't enough to make you celebrate, the First Folio exhibit in Illinois is much closer than you might think...right… Read More
‘Guess the Grammys’ Contest is Back!
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
2015 Favorites & Looking Ahead to 2016
We know...you probably don't need another "Top # List of 2015", but the DPL staff couldn't resist compiling our favorite books, movies, and TV shows from the past year so we could share what we loved with all of you. While you may have already read or seen some of the items on our list, hopefully… Read More
DPL’s Top Circulating Multimedia Items of 2015!
Something we like to do at the Deerfield Public Library is run the stats at the end of the year and see which items circulated the most. We like to think of it as the most popular picks of the people of Deerfield! Here are some lists of the the top circulating items in Multimedia… Read More
Renewing Library Materials Online
You may already know that some library services are available even when the library is closed. One of the many services you can take advantage of without having to visit the Library is renewing library materials online. We will begin at our library webpage, deerfieldlibrary.org. Click on “My Account” in the upper right-hand corner. This… Read More
New and Improved at DPL…Your Self-Checkout Stations!
We have updated the look and functionality of our self-checkout stations for an easier and smoother checkout experience for patrons! The first thing you will notice about the updated self-checkout is the new main menu. Now, you can access Check-Out, Make a Payment, Renew, and Account right from the main menu. To select any of these options,… Read More
Learn to Crochet: Make a Flower Granny Square
In our third and final video session of Project Granny Square with Lucie Sinkler, owner of CloseKnit Yarn Store in Evanston, IL, you will learn how to create a flower in the center of your granny square. Check out the tutorial video below and follow along with Lucie as she shows you first how to create the center… Read More