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Most Americans will pay into the Medicare system, but not everyone knows, or for that matter, understands what benefits they will become eligible for when they turn 65. If you’re looking to learn more about this government healthcare program, sign up for our Library program, Taking the Confusion Out of Medicare, Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7:00… Read More

The building blocks of literacy are five practices that are fun, easy-to-do, and – the best news is – you’re already doing them! Yep, you heard right:  if you play, talk, sing, write, and read to your child, you have already put the building blocks of literacy in place. Those five simple practices will help… Read More

Vote here for the chance to have your favorite book as a Top Ten! In honor of the Young Adult Library Association's "Teen Read Week", which is celebrated every October, awesome Teen books are being highlighted. Your choice always counts so vote today and find out who made the cut after the Library's Teen Read… Read More

Are you new to the Deerfield area? Are you visiting us from a neighboring community? Do you have an aging Deerfield Library card in your wallet? Everyone, from the newest card-holder to the most seasoned library user, has questions about our circulation policies from time to time; and we want you to know that we… Read More

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

Look no further than the Library for plenty of resources for your homework, volunteer, and free time needs! -  Check out the Teen "Homework Help" section of our website for links to ACT/SAT prep, biographies, and study guides. And don't forget our variety of Databases that are free to use and give you access to… Read More

Everyone needs to make photocopies on occasion.  And when that time comes around, the Deerfield Library is here to help!  We have two copiers available for patrons—one on each level.  Our machines can make black and white, as well as color copies, in the following sizes: 8 1/2 x 11, 8 1/2 x 14 and 11… Read More

For years, libraries have hosted book discussions. We wanted to take that a step further. When we reopened in June of 2013 in our new building, we started having music discussions at the Library. We have the discussions four times a year, once each quarter. Usually when we do them we concentrate on a single CD or album,… Read More

If you’re anything like me, history has always fascinated you. And I’ve found that there’s no better way to put history into context than to find out what your ancestors were up to! Genealogy, the study of family history, is a fun way to delve into the past and learn more about where you come… Read More

Our online streaming service Hoopla allows you to check out 10 items a month. All the items in Hoopla are considered a single item. So a thirty-minute short film is considered the same one item as a four-hour long movie. It doesn't matter if the audiobook is four hours long or forty hours long, it's… Read More