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“There is Black struggle, but there is Black joy. Black joy is resistance.” --Patia Braithwaite There are many beautiful picture books featuring strong, smart, funny, and delightful BIPOC kids. Stories featuring kids of color don’t all need to be about racism and societal pressures, and it’s important to read books that also highlight the joys… Read More

February’s Kids in Deerfield Love Science (KiDLS) is all about MARS! We’re excited that the newest rover, Perseverance, landed on February 18. Our program celebrates that amazing accomplishment. If you couldn’t take part in our family program, we’ve got you covered with activity links, a bibliography, and fun videos to watch, including the launch of… Read More

Happy February! Valentine’s Day is a great time to show the people in your life that you love them. It doesn’t have to be romantic! Especially now, we can use Valentine’s Day to reach out to others to spread joy and love.  Many of us celebrate either in school or by going out with loved… Read More

Make a Snowy Owl Pine Cone! Kits are available Monday, January 18 through Saturday, January 23 while supplies last. Find them in our NEW Creation Station (*hint* it’s green!) located outside the front door. Take apart the cotton and stuff smaller pieces of cotton inside the pinecone to make the owl’s soft downy feathers.  Make… Read More

We’re starting off the new year with another virtual activity based on the Choose Your Own Adventure stories. Our Choose Your Own Story: Pete the Cat Mystery is now available. Pete the Cat goes to put on his coat one morning when he discovers his four groovy buttons are missing! Help him find all four… Read More

Are you ready to ring in the New Year? Want your kids to go to bed before midnight? Don’t want to stay up late yourself? Ring in the New Year at noon or anytime you’d like using this countdown video created by the Youth Services staff. Have your child countdown along with us. Download our crown… Read More

We’re back with another virtual escape room! Try our Jurassic Park Virtual Escape Room now. The world-famous Jurassic Park has opened once again, but a dinosaur egg has gone missing. Find it before it hatches! Try the Jurassic Park Virtual Escape Room This escape room was created for kids 8-11 years old, but anyone can… Read More

Looking for something fun to do? Stop by the Library to see our new I Spy poster! In the north-facing windows near our good friend, Penelope the Pig, the poster features four cute dinosaurs, hiding among lots of other images. You’ll notice that each image has a letter near it. If you unscramble the letters… Read More

We’ve created another virtual activity for kids and their families to enjoy, this time based on the Choose Your Own Adventure stories. Our Choose Your Own Story: Travel the World with Paddington is now available. You’re walking through Paddington Station in London when you run into Paddington Bear. He asks if you would like to… Read More

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, November is a great time to reflect on what we are grateful for. There is nothing like a thankful tree to truly capture the spirit of the season.  This craft is a good time to sit down with your child and discuss what they are grateful for and why. It… Read More