Kids - Page 10 of 13

As 2020 goes on, we all must continue to find ways to spend time with those we care about virtually. One idea to try is sharing a read-aloud over video. I wanted to share some tips for doing virtual read-alouds with the kids in your life.  Pick the right book and show it off First,… Read More

We are fortunate to have a wide variety of early childhood resources in Deerfield and the surrounding areas. In support of the Village of Deerfield’s new Rapid Response Network, the Library’s website also has a new webpage full of information for families with young children. This page contains an alphabetical list of early childhood organizations (inclusion… Read More

September is such a wonderful month of the year! The Autumn season begins, the leaves start to change color, and it is a great time of year to go apple picking at an orchard! That is why we chose to make an Apple “Stained Glass” Window Decoration for this month’s Grab and Go Craft. You… Read More

Back-to-school shopping was always a time of excitement in our home:  a fresh box of crayons, brightly colored folders, and a fun backpack made the end of summer better. One vital school supply that can’t be found in any store is your Deerfield Public Library card! More than ever, we hope your family will turn… Read More

Congratulations! Your child is entering Kindergarten! Whether it’s the first child you’re sending off to school or the baby of the family, it’s an emotional and wonderful milestone! While this year probably looks very different than what your family was expecting, there are many things that remain the same. Your child will still see old… Read More

The breezy and beautiful days of August could mean flying kites, blowing bubbles, or watching a pinwheel spin! This week, while supplies last, we invite you to make a fun pinwheel! Please stop by the Library’s Grab-and-Go craft clothesline (on the west side of the building between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.) or come into… Read More

Watch the KiDLS video for your age group to learn all about Bees and make a craft! In our Little KiDLS video, we make a bee finger puppet. In our KiDLS video, we make a bee hotel, which you can find the instructions for below the videos. Now that you know all about bees, why… Read More

Our July Grab-and-Go Craft is here! Craft supplies are available on the clothesline on the west side of the Library on Monday, July 6 through Sunday, July 12 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.  We hope that you enjoyed Miss Kary’s reading of Perfect Square by Michael Hall. If you have an adult share… Read More

My favorite part of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) is the “A” for Art. There are so many cool ideas and websites that are out there, that your child will have plenty to choose from this summer. STEM + Art = STEAM Does your child like reading comics? Maybe they doodle a lot.… Read More

Current events have sparked local and global Black Lives Matter protests. While state violence and trauma (and organized resistance to it) are not new, some community members are just beginning to understand and work against racist violence and oppression in the United States of America. Many of our patrons are looking for resources to assist… Read More