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Below are the instructions for October 2023 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Rainboo Ghost Sign Instructions for the Pre K and Kindergarten craft can be found inside each kit. Bat Mosaic Sign Instructions for the Grades 1-4 craft… Read More

Below are the instructions for September 2023 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Chalk Art Happy September! I hope you all are looking forward to fall weather as much as I am. This craft is perfect to do indoors… Read More

Below are the instructions for August 2023 Grab & Go kits! Grab one at our outdoor Creation Station or stop by the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Paper Plate Tennis Hope you all are enjoying summer! This month, PreK-K kids can make tennis rackets with… Read More

Feeling eager to dive into something artsy and craftsy, but don’t know where to start? Feed that inspiration with Creativebug! Creativebug gives you unlimited online access to thousands of award-winning arts & crafts video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. All you need to get started is your Deerfield Public Library card. This… Read More

Below are the instructions for June 2023 Grab & Go kits! Grab one at our outdoor Creation Station or stop by the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Butterfly Suncatcher Each kit includes: A butterfly outline Pieces of tissue paper in various colors A stretch of… Read More

Calling All Pumpkin Picassos! This month’s Grab & Go kits include a real mini pumpkin, a paintbrush, and paint.  You can use this and any other supplies you have at home to decorate your pumpkin and bring it back to the Library to enter our Mini Pumpkin Decorating Contest which runs through Friday, October 28th!… Read More

This month, we're using paper to create bracelets! This craft is intended for grades 4-6 Your kit includes: 20 pieces of paper 1 paper clip Follow the instructions in the pictures below. Here's a video if you need more help!… Read More

There is nothing better than cooking with your own fresh produce! Start small with this herb garden starter kit. Kit Includes: Potting soil 4 seed bags (Basil, Dill, Lavender, and Mint) 4 egg carton sections or biodegradable seed cups (both function the same) 2 popsicle sticks Other Materials Needed: A spoon or something to scoop… 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

This month's teen Grab & Go craft is a plant terrarium that you can't accidentally kill: they're made of felt! Find instructions below, including a helpful video that will walk you through making the succulents. Pick them up in the Teen Space! Kit Includes: 1 glass globe 3 sheets of green felt 1 succulent template… Read More