We all know a lot has changed in these last few months. Familiarity with things like e-learning, washing off groceries, and wearing face coverings has increased, while things such as in-person playdates or visits to the Library are off-limits for now. Thankfully, many things haven’t changed, such as the specialness of reading a book out… Read More
Try our Virtual Escape Room: Escape the Magic Tower
We’ve created another virtual activity for our patrons to keep busy during these times. Our Escape Rooms always are a very popular event so we decided to create a Virtual Escape Room for our patrons! We’re calling it Escape the Magic Tower. An evil witch has trapped poor Rapunzel in a tower for years. She… Read More
Craft of the Month: Paper Plate Ring Toss
Are you looking for something fun to both make and play with your family? Then this craft is for you! Materials you will need: four paper plates (plain white would work best, but any color plates are fine) one paper towel tube scissors markers (crayons or colored pencils are fine too) clear tape Directions: First… Read More
Kanopy Kids: Entertainment for Your Kiddos
Are you hearing the words, “Mom/dad/grandma (insert your name here), I’m bored!” a little too often lately? Have you explored Kanopy Kids? Kanopy Kids is a subdivision of Kanopy, the Library's on-demand streaming video platform that can be found right here on our website. All you need is your library card. Click "Go to Kanopy… Read More
KiDLS and Little KiDLS Online: Whoosh! Things That Fly
Since you can’t come to our KiDLS (Kids in Deerfield Love Science) program this month, Miss Kary and I are bringing the program to you through videos and books you can access on Hoopla. Our program this month is all about things that fly. Sound fun? Take a look at the attached videos and booklist… Read More
Virtual Drop-in Craft: Recreate Your Favorite Book Cover
Let’s celebrate our favorite books while we all have to #StayAtHome! Think about a book you loved reading. It can be ANY book...picture book, non-fiction, comic book, chapter book. Whatever it is, recreate the cover and then tape it in your front window. When we’re all out and about walking, we can see what books… Read More
Use the Library From Home! Kids’ Library Resources
The Library is your go-to place for books, movies, music, and awesome online resources, and that hasn’t changed at all! Even if you can’t visit the Library….and trust me, we all miss seeing our amazing patrons….we’ve got you covered during this difficult time. Whether you need educational ideas or ways to have fun from home,… Read More
Virtual Resources & Livestream Events for Families Stuck at Home
Libraries, schools, museums, and other public spaces are closed for the foreseeable future, and families of all kinds are working to get through this crisis and adjust their daily routines. Luckily for those with internet access, many artists, authors, educators, museums, and institutions have started to offer free digital experiences—both educational and entertaining—for families stuck… Read More
3rd-5th Graders: Join Our Online Book Club!
Happening March 20 - March 27 3rd through 5th graders: You are invited to DPL’s first-ever all-online book club for kids! We’ll be exploring Frazzled by Booki Vivat. It’s an engaging and heartfelt realistic fiction story with plenty of visual elements folded in (think Raina Telgemeier’s… Read More
Staff Picks: “1919: The Year That Changed America”
1919 was a big year for the United States of America. The country experienced several earth-shattering events in only twelve months time: The Great Molasses Flood. The Black Sox Scandal. The First Red Scare. Labor Movement Strikes. Suffrage. Red Summer. Prohibition. Each of these events would have been monumental in isolation. In reality, they intersected… Read More