Do you need a book, or a movie, from the Deerfield Public Library right away, but are a patron of another library? Don’t sweat it! All you need to do is sign up as a reciprocal borrower! But, what is a reciprocal borrower? Here at the Deerfield Public Library, we sign up reciprocal borrowers all… Read More
Guess The Oscars Contest
Our "Guess The Oscars" contest last year was so popular we've decided to do it again! Choose who you think will win the Academy Award in 10 different categories. A winner will be chosen from the entries with the most correct answers. This year's first prize is a Roku 1 Streaming Player. Second prize is… Read More
Read of the Week: As You Wish
If I had to make a list of the most influential movies of my childhood, The Princess Bride would be at least top three, if not number one. It had everything – to quote the posters: “Heroes. Giants. Villains. Wizards. True Love. Not just your basic, average, everyday, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, ho-hum fairy tale.” My sister… Read More
Blind Date with a Book
If you're looking for something different to do this Valentine's Day, why not head over to the Library and take part in the Blind Date with a Book event that runs through the month of February. This is our third year in what has become a patron favorite event! Here's how it works: Each year our savvy… Read More
Movie Night: Dystopia Beyond Hunger Games
I loved the Hunger Games and Divergent movies and books, but there’s so much more to the dystopian genre! Fellow librarian Sarah Burkard has already covered some of the great dystopian fiction books that we have in the collection, but there are some awesome movies that also fall under the auspices of dystopia! The next… Read More
VIDEO: Life in a Japanese-American Internment Camp
It's been over 70 years since Japanese-Americans were sent to internment camps following the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Come join historian Sarah Okner, a descendant of internees, as she shares photos and details of daily life in an internment camp and the profound effects it had on those living there. Click here to register… Read More
Read of the Week: Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki
Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and his Years of Pilgrimage is the latest novel by Haruki Murakami. In Japan, when his books are released, fans wait for hours in line to get a copy. I had not read any of Murakami’s novels before, and as soon as I started to read it I understood why he is… Read More
The Library is Here for All of Your Studying Needs
If you're studying for Finals, the Library has got you covered! Our annual Teen Study Lounge will be open from Saturday, January 17 through Thursday, January 22 for Teens to use to their heart's content. Snacks and drinks will be provided, and the rooms will be set up with tables and chairs to maximize the reviewing groove.… Read More
Come One, Come All to the Preschool Fair!
On January 27, from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m., the Deerfield Public Library is thrilled to host its first-annual Preschool and Early Childhood Fair. The Deerfield community is fortunate to have numerous preschools, day care centers, and early childhood enrichment programs. Many of those organizations will host information tables at our Fair. You are welcome to… Read More
New Tax Forms
It’s the New Year, which means a new tax season! Have no fear, we have your tax forms right here at Deerfield Public Library. This year, we will carry the following forms: Federal Tax Forms: 1040 1040A 1040 Schedule A 1040 Schedule B 1040 Schedule D 4868 State Tax Forms: 1040 1040 Instructions The IRS… Read More
