Public Library Access and Community for Everyone At the Deerfield Public Library, we are committed to meeting the needs of ALL our patrons. With that in mind, we offer a program series geared specifically toward our adult and teen patrons with intellectual, cognitive, and developmental disabilities, as well as their parents and caregivers. The program […] Read More
Talking to Children About Difficult News: Highland Park
In light of the recent tragic events in Highland Park, we wanted to share these resources with you. We are deeply saddened by the loss of life, and share our condolences for the victims, those who were injured, their loved ones, and the Highland Park community. The Youth Services Department is here for you and […] Read More
Presenting Queer Poem-a-Day 2022
We are so excited to launch the second year of our special Pride Month podcast series Queer Poem-a-Day. Exclusive to the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, which otherwise features interviews with authors and other notable people, Queer Poem-a-Day is the first daily-poetry podcast to focus exclusively on the LGBTQIA+ community. Once again we are thrilled to […] Read More
National Disability Voter Registration Week
Taking part in the electoral process is one of our most basic and important rights as American citizens. It gives us a say on crucial issues that may affect us, and allows us a voice in choosing our representatives in local, state, and federal government. This can be especially important for individuals with disabilities. According […] Read More
Staff Picks: Race, Slavery, and Mysteries of Imagination
Earlier in June I had the great fortune of attending Book Expo America (BEA) in Chicago. BEA is a librarian’s dream. We were able to meet authors, hear about upcoming book releases, and even snag advance copies of some of the titles. I picked up many titles that I’m excited to share with readers, but […] Read More
Statement from the Director
The Deerfield Public Library stands with the American Library Association’s recently released statement condemning racism and with the Black Caucus of the American Library Association’s statement condemning increased violence and racism towards Black people and all People of Color. Our Library strives to be a place of safety, inclusion, and diversity. We work to provide a […] Read More
Staff Picks: Only Ever Yours
“You may have been perfectly designed, but there is always ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT.” This terrifying utterance by the ‘Father of the Euro Zone’ in Louise O’Neill’s excellent young adult novel Only Ever Yours will be with me forever. Only Ever Yours paints the picture of a post-apocalyptic world in which women are not born — […] Read More
The Dangers of Heroin & Opioids in Lake County
The number of deaths in Lake County attributed to substance abuse tripled from 1998 (30 deaths) to 2010 (92), according to a Chicago Tribune article. Last year, law enforcement acknowledged the “heroin epidemic” was still worsening, with the number of Lake County residents having died due to heroin and other opiates doubling in just five years. Community […] Read More
Deerfield Public Library Closed to Public, Extended Through May
Updated April 24, 2020 We have been closely monitoring the Governor’s stay-at-home orders during this unprecedented time. As such, the Deerfield Public Library building will remain closed to the public during the month of May. Please continue to keep your materials at home. All materials will be renewed. However, the staff has been working hard […] Read More
Staff Picks: The Gallery
As the head of household at the famous Sewell mansion in the 1920s, 12-year-old Martha’s Ma quickly hires her as the new kitchen maid; a necessity after Martha smart talks her teacher one too many times and gets kicked out of her local parish school. Mr. Sewell is the wealthy owner of a large newspaper […] Read More
