According to, well, herself, Willowdean Dickson is about the last person predicted to compete in a pageant show, and it isn’t because she’s a (self-proclaimed) “fat girl.” It’s because pageants are an old fashioned diatribe of materialistic desires, full of shallow competitors. Unfortunately, Willow’s former beauty queen mother happens to be a judge of the […] Read More

On this month’s episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we are very happy to present a conversation with Erik Gellman, author of Troublemakers: Chicago Freedom Struggles through the Lens of Art Shay, a book that fuses photography and history to explore many “movements and moments” in the struggle for a more free and democratic […] Read More

Public Library Access and Community for Everyone. Are you looking for your place? Look no further! At the Deerfield Public Library, we are committed to meeting the needs of ALL our patrons. With that in mind, we are very excited to announce that we are introducing a new program series geared specifically towards our adult […] Read More

When it comes to interactions with your child, reading is one of the best things you can do with them – whether you’re reading board books, picture books, or even a grocery list, this activity is important to their early literacy development. The physical acts of sharing print books – including reading, touching, smelling, and […] Read More

We’re excited to launch our second episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast with Vicki Street. Each month we’ll be releasing an episode featuring conversations with dynamic Deerfield leaders, including business owners, elected officials, artists, educators, volunteers, and more! This month, our feature interview is with with Vicki Street, Executive Director of the Deerfield Bannockburn […] Read More

Hey Makers Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you haven’t ordered a gift yet it’s time to get creative! Before you run out to buy a last-minute bouquet, consider making some felt forever flowers.  These continuous cut spiral flowers are a breeze to assemble and are even easier to customize. Make a […] Read More

Mission Statement To provide our community with open access to the world of information and ideas, encouraging lifelong learning and personal growth in a welcoming environment. Vision Statement To contribute to the growth of the community with enhanced services, experiences and resources in comfortable, adaptable spaces by knowledgeable, friendly staff. Read More

On this episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we had the pleasure of talking to a very unique guest, wrestler Colt Cabana. Colt Cabana—real name Scott Colton—grew up in Deerfield dreaming of one day becoming a professional wrestler. Colt now wrestles around the world and has amassed a huge following through his infectious comedic […] Read More

Did you receive a new device for the holidays? The Deerfield Public Library is here to help you get the most out of your digital devices! We provide a plethora of e-resources for our patrons. All you need to access them is internet access and your Deerfield Public Library card. e-Books and e-Audiobooks You can access […] Read More

January Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar Chef Minari The Florida Project February Lost in Translation Promising Young Woman Burn After Reading Call Me By Your Name March Silver Linings Playbook Sorry to Bother You Parasite Bridesmaids April Black Panther Everything Everywhere All At Once Wildhood Nomadland May (First Half Winner Finalists) The […] Read More