Have you ever come to the library wanting to use a computer, only to find that the computer lab is full? Or would you prefer to use a computer in that special corner of the library, where you most enjoy studying or reading, without having to relocate to the computer lab? The library has a […] Read More
Community Resources and Assistance
Although the library is closed for the foreseeable future, we want to provide Deerfield residents with as much support as possible during this time. Below are a list of resources in case you need assistance (financial, transportation, food pantry, etc.) Village of Deerfield Information and Assistance: Village Hall: 847-945-5000 Police Department (non-emergency): 847-945-8636 Village of […] Read More
Shakespeare’s First Folio Comes to Illinois
Shakespeare enthusiasts all over the country are rejoicing as “Shakespeare’s First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare” makes its way around the nation with exhibits in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico! As if that news wasn’t enough to make you celebrate, the First Folio exhibit in Illinois is much closer than you might think…right […] Read More
Local Art Comes to Life on the DPL Podcast
On this special episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we have two interviews with local fine artists who have artwork in our community. I talk to Lars-Birger Sponberg, the 98-year-old painter of Midwest landscapes, who’s lived in Deerfield with his wife, Dallas, for over 60 years. Then I talk to sculptor Mary Block, whose […] Read More
Printing at DPL: A Quick Tutorial
Need to print something from your email? From a webpage? From your flash drive? No problem! The Deerfield Public Library offers printing to all our patrons! Here’s how you can print at the library in four easy steps: 1) Sign onto one of the computers using your library card, or a temporary pass that […] Read More
Real People, Real Stories: Helping the Court Case Dogs of Chicago
Hope. Love. Opportunity. Partnership. These are just a few of the many amazing things to come from the success of Safe Humane Chicago, an organization that connects youth, military veterans, and at-risk dogs with community volunteers in interactive, educational programming to create safer, more humane communities. The organization’s Court Case Dogs program, created in 2010, is the […] Read More
July Music Recommendations
Happy July! I’d like to welcome a new contributor to the monthly music blog. His name is Matthew Kerner and he’s been a Patron Services Assistant for the past couple of years at the library. Matthew plays drums in his band and has studied music in college. Like before, both of us will recommend 2 […] Read More
Adult Services’ Favorite Picks of 2020
As 2020 comes to a close, the Adult Services department would like to share our favorite reads and tv/movies that have gotten us through this year. You can find these titles and more in our library catalog (*access to Netflix is available on the library’s Roku device). Books Death in Her Hands by Ottessa Moshfegh […] Read More