After you’ve checked out the Whistler/Roussel exhibit at the Art Institute, and the Freedom Principle exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art, there is another hot art show you will not want to miss. Mark your calendar, because it is one night only – at the Deerfield Public Library! The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission will… Read More
Which Teen book was your fave this year?
Vote here for the chance to have your favorite book as a Top Ten! In honor of the Young Adult Library Association's "Teen Read Week", which is celebrated every October, awesome Teen books are being highlighted. Your choice always counts so vote today and find out who made the cut after the Library's Teen Read… Read More
Library Circulation: Your Questions Answered!
Are you new to the Deerfield area? Are you visiting us from a neighboring community? Do you have an aging Deerfield Library card in your wallet? Everyone, from the newest card-holder to the most seasoned library user, has questions about our circulation policies from time to time; and we want you to know that we… Read More
Printing at DPL: A Quick Tutorial
Need to print something from your email? From a webpage? From your flash drive? No problem! The Deerfield Public Library offers printing to all our patrons! Here’s how you can print at the library in four easy steps: 1) Sign onto one of the computers using your library card, or a temporary pass that… 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
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
Best Bang for Your Buck at Hoopla!
Our online streaming service Hoopla allows you to check out 10 items a month. All the items in Hoopla are considered a single item. So a thirty-minute short film is considered the same one item as a four-hour long movie. It doesn't matter if the audiobook is four hours long or forty hours long, it's… Read More
Check Out the Deerfield Public Library App!
Are you having trouble keeping track of what items are checked out to your account? Do you need help keeping track of due dates? Are you on the go and then suddenly remember that you need to renew a book that’s due? Good news! The Deerfield Public Library has a smartphone app to make managing… Read More
Beat the Summertime Blues @ DPL
"I’m bored!" "There’s nothing to do-o-o-o-o!" Have you ever heard these words come out of your child’s mouth? Join the club! Summer vacation is a wonderful time due to the freedom from the structure of the school year, but at the same time, it’s difficult because of, well, the freedom from the structure of the… Read More