Current events have sparked local and global Black Lives Matter protests. While state violence and trauma (and organized resistance to it) are not new, some community members are just beginning to understand and work against racist violence and oppression in the United States of America. Many of our patrons are looking for resources to assist […] Read More

I am a big fan of planning and organization (though my desk doesn’t always show that, as I am also a fan of the organized chaos of piles). I have a lot of different activities, both at work and in my personal life, and keeping track of it all can be extremely difficult, which is […] Read More

“To have another language is to possess a second soul.” -Charlemagne Is your child looking to learn a new language or to continue exploring a language with which they have familiarity? Look no further than our growing Youth World Languages collection. Located in the southwestern corner of the Youth nonfiction section, this collection includes books, […] Read More

Mission of the MakerSpace The MakerSpace is a multifunctional space designed to help the Deerfield community learn, create, collaborate, and have fun with technology. We will provide everyone with equal access to materials and resources that encourage learning in a welcoming environment. MakerSpace Tutorials   MakerSpace Equipment and Services Read More

Printing & Copying Patrons can print, copy, scan, and fax to our color or black & white printers from home or within the Library.  You can even print from your mobile device! Copiers are located on the first floor near the Information Desk and on the lower level near the Information Desk. Pricing Black & […] Read More

Keep up-to-date with your Deerfield Library account on your mobile phone using the Library’s Shoutbomb Text Notifications service! Receive text notifications about items available to pick up, items due soon, overdue items, and charges. Send a text to request a renewal and receive a text back with the result of your request. Send a text […] Read More

Hola DPL Tweens and Teens! This month you will find a Grab & Go Craft just for you in our brand new Creation Station. What’s the Creation Station? It’s the green newspaper box right outside the Library’s door. We’ll be using this to hand out our Grab & Go kits from now on.   Every time […] Read More

If you are a frequent patron of the library, you probably know that we have printers and copy machines available for your convenience, but do you know that we have a scanner and fax station as well? If you have not yet been introduced to our BookScan station, we would love for you to come […] Read More

Teen Book Reviews This summer, our S*T*A*R volunteers have taken up the pen to provide some book reviews! See what your peers are reading and find some great new summer reads. Today’s review comes from teen volunteer Ella of The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen. Ella’s Review: The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen […] Read More