It is definitely that time of year to pick up or listen to a book that may very well give you chills. Back in 2015, we put together a list of spooky reading recommendations for October, and now our spooky/mystery book-loving staff is at it again with an updated list of their favorite spooky reads! […] Read More
Homeschool Support at the Library
Are you a homeschooling family? Are you looking for educational activities to help reinforce what you are teaching at home? If you are, then join us for our monthly homeschool programs. Each month is a new activity. Some popular programs we’ve had in the past are: Book discussions Readers’ theater Science programs Art classes Computer […] Read More
July Library Service Updates
Since DPL closed the building on March 13, the staff have worked tirelessly to pivot and continue to offer services to the community. Are you one of the 6,500+ online views of our virtual programs for adults and kids? We are pleased to see how popular e-books and other e-resources have become with the community, […] Read More
Bob Dylan “The Basement Tapes” Music Discussion
Bob Dylan The Complete Basement Tapes Music Discussion Wednesday, April 8, 7:00pm. Last year “The Complete Basement Tapes” was picked by many critics as the most important and best reissue of 2014. In the program, we’ll listen to and talk about this landmark recording. Although it was recorded in the summer of 1967 many of […] Read More
Farewell Reception for Director Mary Pergander
The Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees and Staff hope you’ll join us at the community open house celebration for Library Director Mary Pergander. The event will take place at the Library on Thursday, May 21, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Library Board President Ron Simon shared these thoughts in the Library’s Browsing newsletter: Back on June 16, […] Read More
Read of the Week: The Last Town on Earth
This winter the Library held a Cozy Blanket Bingo contest, which was a great hit with patrons and staff. It challenged participants to read something they might not normally read. My goal was to finish every square on the Bingo card, which I did and it helped me cross a number of books off my […] Read More
Read of the Week: I am Princess X
In Cherie Priest’s I am Princess X, we are introduced to middle-schooler May, and her first true friend, Libby. The two girls quickly bond over a love of writing and drawing, and combined, they create Princess X, a fearless comic hero who slays dragons and goes on the boldest adventures. When Libby and her mom […] Read More
Read Without Boundaries Summer Edition
We are almost halfway through Vol. 2 of our popular reading program, Read Without Boundaries! We have explored themes such as mental health, women in history, Illinois history, and LGBTQ stories. If tackling a year-long reading challenge seems too daunting, our Read Without Boundaries Summer Edition is a great opportunity to try out a shorter […] Read More
Art Without Boundaries
April 1-30 A pause on our normal daily routines, fortunately, does not have to mean an end to creativity, so to celebrate April’s RWB theme: Arts and Crafts, we have an additional challenge for you: Art without Boundaries! While the Library is closed, Read without Boundaries is still moving forward, and we encourage you to […] Read More
Make the Library Part of Your Back to School Plan!
It’s that time of year again – time to head back to school! It may seem overwhelming, but the Library has great resources to help you get back into a learning frame of mind! Library Card First things first, you’ll need to get a library card! With your library card you can check out all […] Read More
