Update 10/29/2020: On October 28, Governor Pritzker announced new COVID-19 mitigation measures for region 9, which includes Deerfield. The Library’s current service model complies with the new regulations, so we will not make any service changes at this time.  Our current service model prioritizes the safety and health of our staff and patrons. We appreciate […] Read More

Last month, the Oscars took place a little later than usual, but that didn’t make it any less (or more) exciting. In the spirit of movies and the award season, I dedicate this blog post to the music that has accompanied great movies of the past. Music enhances the experience of a movie’s mood and […] Read More

Dystopian Fantasy has been a stand out genre these past few years.  There’s the power-house teen trifecta of The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, and Divergent series representing dystopian fantasy, but there also a spattering of other titles within Teen Fiction that is making Dystopias the genre of 2014. But Dystopian literature was not born […] Read More

Hope everyone is keeping warm as we are approaching the winter months. This month, I chose 4 albums that fit around the theme of “side bands” or “side projects.” Upon researching for this blog post, it not only amazed me of the talent of some musicians, but also how they can fit all these projects […] Read More

Have you been into the library lately and seen the bingo cards sitting at the Adult Services desk or the self-checkout stations?  Those are the cards for our new adult winter reading program called Cozy Blanket Bingo!  This fun new game started December 1st and runs until February 28th. If you haven’t picked one up […] Read More

It’s time for the end of the year, “most awesome books ever” list! These Teen titles have been on my mind (and the Library’s bookshelves) all year, waiting for their time to shine. Although my “must read” list will only get longer as we roll into 2015, these favorites will most definitely be at the […] Read More

“I’m bored!” “There’s nothing to do-o-o-o-o!” Have you ever heard these words come out of your child’s mouth? Join the club! Summer vacation is a wonderful time due to the freedom from the structure of the school year, but at the same time, it’s difficult because of, well, the freedom from the structure of the […] Read More

STAR Volunteer Applications are now closed. For questions about SRP Volunteers, email mfechik@deerfieldlibrary.org. For questions about Book Buddies, email khenry@deerfieldlibrary.org. Aside from Book Buddies, all other volunteer opportunities will be flexible. Fill out the form to the best of your knowledge, but do not worry if you know you will have conflicts throughout the summer. […] Read More

Happy 2022! This year we will be making small changes to our music blog. First, from now on, this blog post series will be a collaboration between teen librarian, Mariel Fechik, and myself (Sam Rosen). We think that this collaboration will provide the community with a wider range of musical selections and different perspectives. Also, […] Read More

Happy October everyone. Recently, I’ve been trying to expand my musical repertoire and explore new musicians/bands I’ve never listened to before. Spotify and Bandcamp have been two incredibly useful tools in my exploration. Every recommendation is a brand new album from the selected artist, and each artist represents a different style of music, so there […] Read More