On November 11, we take pause to remember and honor the sacrifices of our veterans. In doing so, we hope to provide further avenues for our patrons to do the same. Whether in life or death, we will endeavor to remember. FOLD3 Fold3 is named after the third fold in many flag-folding ceremonies which honors […] Read More
Library Building is Open More Hours!
I’m pleased to announce that the Library building will be open to the public for more hours beginning Monday, May 24. We look forward to seeing more of our patrons more often! In the interest of continued safety for our staff and patrons of all ages, we will still require masks for entry to the […] Read More
Public Art Open House, September 26
The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission will host a community open house on Wednesday, September 26, 6-8 p.m. at the Library to showcase the 25 pieces selected for the fifth year of the Deerfield Public Art Program. The artists will participate in a brief discussion of their contributions. Light refreshments will be served. Multiple media are […] Read More
Staff Picks: In a Different Key
When I first looked at John Donvan and Caren Zucker’s “In a Different Key: The Story of Autism,” I felt a little intimidated by its 670 pages. But once I started flipping through it, I wanted to read every word. The authors have taken a massive topic – the social and scientific history of autism […] Read More
August Music Recommendations
Happy August! As summer comes to a close, Matthew and I are back with four more music recommendations! Both of us will recommend two albums each. For each album recommendation, we have provided a YouTube link to a song from that particular album. Feel free to give each song a listen! If you have any […] Read More
Podcast: Richard Powers on his new novel Playground
On this month’s episode of the The Deerfield Public Library Podcast, I have the great honor to share a conversation with Richard Powers about his new novel Playground (W. W. Norton & Co., 2024). Playground gives us a masterful braided narrative of lives devoted to oceanography, computer programming, art, and literature, taking us from French […] Read More
Staff Picks: “You Hold Me Up”
You Hold Me Up is a picture book with gentle, rhythmic text that lists ways readers can show empathy and demonstrate care and respect for one another. You hold me up when you are kind to me when you share with me when you learn with me. You hold me up when you play with […] Read More
October Music Recommendations
Happy October! We hope that you have the perfect Halloween costume picked out for the season. As always, Matthew and I are back with our monthly music recommendations. Both of us will recommend 2 albums each. For each album recommendation, we have provided a YouTube link to a song from that particular album. Feel free […] Read More
5 Magazine Titles You Didn’t Know We Had
We’ve Got Issues! 5 Magazines Titles You Didn’t Know We Had We have so many magazines available here at the library, sometimes it’s difficult to know where to begin! Most of our community knows about the popular magazines, like People and Time, but some of our magazines get less love than they deserve. Here are […] Read More
Friends of the Library
Volunteer Opportunities The Friends of the Library welcome volunteers from the community to help sort and shelve book donations. Any amount of time and help is appreciated. Contact the Friends for more information at 847-945-3311 ext. 8895 or email the Friends at friends@deerfieldlibrary.org. Upcoming Meetings Please join us at one of our 2024 meetings. The […] Read More
