Library News

The Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees seeks a candidate to fill a vacancy on the Library Board. The selected candidate will serve until the next regular election in May 2025. The Library Board is composed of seven members. Trustees must be residents of incorporated Deerfield. On average, the Trustee position takes a commitment of… Read More

In early 2020, the Library had started the process of drafting a new Strategic Plan. The work was paused for the Board and staff to focus on our response to the pandemic. In August 2022, the Library conducted a community survey to see how we can improve our services to our community. This survey was… Read More

  Deerfield Public Library has received recognition as one of America’s Star Libraries for 2022, as announced by Library Journal. Of the more than 5,300 public libraries evaluated, only 258 were designated as Star Libraries. This is the first time that the Deerfield Public Library was named a Star Library, and received four stars.  Ratings are… Read More

The Library wants to hear from you! Beginning today, August 11, we have a survey to ask for YOUR opinion. Take the survey The Deerfield Public Library is planning for the future and we need your feedback. We are in the process of developing a strategic plan to help guide the direction of the library… Read More

Rokus are one of the most popular items in our Library of Things collection at DPL. We surveyed patrons on which new streaming services the library should offer. Based on your feedback, we’ve added two new streaming services to the collection! We now offer HBO Max and Apple TV as streaming services via our Rokus.… Read More

One of the more common questions we get asked at the library is where items can be returned. We offer a number of convenient ways to return your library materials! 1. When the Library is open Feel free to bring your items inside to return them, or place them in one of the outside book… Read More

One of the more beautiful things about springtime is the rejuvenation of outdoor life. Flowers begin to bloom, leaves regrow, and birds return to soak up northern Illinois weather. Don’t miss your opportunity to observe the birds in their natural habitat with our brand new Bird Watching Kit! If you love being outside in nature,… Read More

As part of the Library’s commitment to the Dementia Friendly Community initiative of West Deerfield Township, we have added another new feature to our collection: Memory Kits. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 6.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. By 2050 the… Read More

BrainHQ is your personal gym for brain training! We’ve all heard that keeping your brain sharp may help delay the onset of memory loss and that crossword puzzles and sudoku are great ways to do that. However, the scientific evidence doesn’t totally support that. Crossword puzzles flex only one specific piece of cognition: the ability… Read More

Household Goods Drive benefiting the West Deerfield Township Food Pantry runs from February 1-28. The West Deerfield Township Food Pantry serves approximately 375 township residents each month who find themselves in need, either on a long-term or temporary basis. One of the great challenges for the Pantry is supplying clients with essential paper goods, personal… Read More