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Managing your personal finances can often seem like the most daunting of tasks. Even after putting in lots of time and effort, there may still be things you don't quite understand, especially when new financial circumstances arise due to age, marital status, kids going to college, etc. Money Smart Week, created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago… Read More

Did you know that you can track your reading history through your online account? Occasionally, patrons will ask us to look at their records to find out if they’ve already read a certain book. But we don't keep track of patrons’ borrowing habits and are unable to help with the request. You can, however, opt into… Read More

Calling All Tree-huggers! It’s easy being green in Deerfield and Lake County thanks to the expansive resources available from SWALCO (aka the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County).  We’re excited to partner with our friends at SWALCO to present Green Day @ the Library on Saturday, April 9.  The day’s events will provide you with… Read More

Stress relief. Comfort. Smiles. Joy. These are just a few of the things therapy dogs and K-9 Reading Buddy teams bring to the people they interact with. If you've ever considered becoming a therapy dog or K-9 Reading Buddy team, there are a few requirements before you can begin: Registered therapy dogs must be at least… Read More

Listening to stories is often one of the things we remember most from childhood. A good story can change how we think and act. It can help us navigate the ups and downs of life. A good story can captivate us for years to come. And yet, storytime is mostly considered a kids activity. Well not anymore! We're bringing… Read More

Do you want to take your child to a play downtown, but aren’t sure how he/she would react to going to the theater for the first time? Before spending all that money for a ticket, why not do a trial run and use the library as a springboard? It’s the perfect environment in which to… Read More

Unless you have x-ray vision, you probably never realized there’s a whole library department hidden behind the audiobook wall downstairs. That’s my department, Support Services, and we’re the starting point for every cataloged item in our collection. Books, DVDs, CDs, you name it -- they all come through us first. We also handle any repairs… Read More

You spend an entire year sifting through hundreds of children's books, send nominations and suggestions to your fellow committee members, discuss the committee's nominations and suggestions for two long days, vote again and again until the process is finally complete and you have a clear winner. And then, you bask in the excitement when your chosen winner(s)… Read More

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

We know...you probably don't need another "Top # List of 2015", but the DPL staff couldn't resist compiling our favorite books, movies, and TV shows from the past year so we could share what we loved with all of you. While you may have already read or seen some of the items on our list, hopefully… Read More