Vote to help choose America’s and Deerfield’s favorite book! What is the most loved novel in America? I can think of many, but it’s hard to pick just one, isn’t it? PBS has decided to find out which one is America’s favorite with their Great American Read program! In May, PBS released a list of […] Read More

This is our favorite time of the year at the Multimedia Desk… award show season! To celebrate the Academy Awards we’re having another ‘Guess the Oscars’ contest this year. Choose who you think will win the Oscar in 10 categories. A winner will be chosen from the entries with the most number of correct answers. […] Read More

Join us for one of our most popular contests of the year! Choose who you think will win the Grammy Award in 11 different categories. A winner will be chosen from the entries with the most number of correct answers. First and second place prizes will be awarded. Entries will be accepted until the Library closes […] Read More

Have you ever watched a TV show or read a book, and you were so sad when it ended because you wanted more more more!? Why not give fanfiction a try? Fanfiction writing combines a passion for a favorite series, character, or storyline with creative writing, where fans take the controls and steer the storyline […] Read More

Right after the Grammy Awards, we have the Academy Awards. Time for our annual Guess The Oscars contest! Choose who you think will win the Oscar in 10 categories. A winner will be chosen from the entries with the most number of correct answers. First prize is a deluxe Roku Streaming Player. Entries will be […] Read More

February is our favorite month of the year at the Multimedia Desk… because in February we get to watch both the Grammy Awards and the Oscars! To celebrate the Academy Awards we’re having another ‘Guess the Oscars’ contest this year. Choose who you think will win the Oscar in 10 categories we picked out. A […] 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

Join us for one of our most popular contests of the year! Choose who you think will win the Grammy award in 11 different categories. A winner will be chosen from the entries with the most correct answers. First and second place prizes will be awarded. Entries will be accepted until the Library closes at 5 […] Read More

The five early literacy practices get your child ready to read, are easy, fun, and can be done right in our Preschool Pavilion! Read: This one is kind of a no-brainer, since you’re surrounded by books! Check out the Picture Book Notebook for booklists by subject matter. Choose a book, and explore it with your child. […] 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