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
MakerSpace Grand Opening, November 23
We are excited to announce that the Grand Opening of MakerSpace will be Saturday, November 23 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.! Drop-in during the grand opening for a tour of MakerSpace, located on the main floor near the media section. Staff will be on hand for demonstrations and to answer questions about the space and equipment.… Read More
Staff Picks: When Aidan Became a Brother
The gorgeously illustrated picture book, When Aidan Became a Brother, is about understanding and appreciating oneself and making space for others to feel unconditional love and support. “When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl.” He hated the sound of his name and he would “accidentally-on-purpose” rip and stain his clothes. Not everybody… Read More
Get special rates & discounts to museums with Explore More Illinois
Find out what Illinois has to offer! Take a look at Explore More Illinois through the Deerfield Public Library. All you need is a library card and you have access to special rates and discounts to museums and organizations throughout the state. Similar to our current Museum Adventure Pass program, Explore More Illinois has partnered… Read More
Meet our new Baby Bundles
Check out our new Baby Bundles! Specially curated for our little friends from birth to 5 years of age, the bundles can be found in the Youth Services Department next to our Parent/Teacher Collection. Each bundle has a theme, such as Cars & Trucks, Colors & Shapes, Numbers, and the popular Brown Bear Brown Bear… Read More
New study and teaching tools: Scholastic Teachables & TumbleMath
Are you a busy parent looking for new ways to support your child’s education? Do you work with children? Are you a homeschooling family? If so, the Deerfield Public Library has two fabulous, new online resources for you! Scholastic Teachables With something for children ages preschool to 8th grade, Scholastic Teachables is a one-stop shop… Read More
NEW: Stream movies, documentaries, and more on Kanopy!
Watch some of the best selections in cinema for free with your Library card! I am so excited to announce the launch of Kanopy. This resource will give Deerfield patrons access to thousands of movies, documentaries, TV series, and kids content. Go behind the scenes of Hamilton, or tune in to those classics you just… Read More
We love picture books!
When I first started working at the Deerfield Library, I read an article in the New York Times decreeing the demise of the picture book. Well, almost 11 years later, our shelves are still stocked with picture books full of beautiful prose and excellent art! Picture books haven’t gone away because they are wonderful for children… Read More
