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Picking up digital holds is changing! Starting Monday, March 2, when a title you have on hold through the Libby app or the Digital Library of Illinois website becomes available, you’ll get a notification and will have three days (72 hours) to claim the title. Digital holds will no longer automatically get checked out when… Read More

Are you knee-deep in genealogy? Do you have a passion for history and rabbit trails? If you answered yes to either of these, then Deerfield Library is ready to assist you with two new databases!  Fold3 Our new database Fold3 is designed with the genealogist in mind. This database is focused primarily on military genealogy.… Read More

Our Library of Things collection has grown quite a bit in the last year and we’re looking forward to bringing our patrons even more items in 2020. What is a Library of Things? These are non-traditional items available at the Library that aren’t books, CDs, or movies. Our collection started with Rokus and Wireless Hotspots… Read More

Are you looking for gift ideas for a loved one? Just need suggestions for yourself?  Book a Bookworm is here to help! For the month of December, patrons can book an appointment with a "bookworm" librarian. During your appointment, you'll get to sit down with a librarian, enjoy delicious treats, and receive personalized recommendations for items that… Read More

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

Update 9/12: Construction on the MakerSpace starts Monday, September 16, and will last 4-6 weeks. Pardon our noise and dust! If you’ve been in the Library this week, you will notice that the AV collection has been moved. This shelf shift is the first phase of the Library’s new MakerSpace project. The Media Desk will… Read More

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

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

Attention e-book readers! Our current collection through OverDrive is changing its name.  You know it as MyMediaMall, but as of July 1 it will be known as Digital Library of Illinois- or DLiL.  The OverDrive landing page will look a little different, but it will be the same great collection.  Logins, hold lists, checkouts, and… Read More

Your to-do list just got a little shorter. Beginning Monday, April 15, the Library will launch automatic renewals for all patrons. Eligible items due on April 17 or after will automatically renew, up to two times. This new service offered by DPL provides the convenience of enjoying materials for a longer period of time with… Read More