library of things

There are SO many items available in the Library of Things collection for you to check out with just a Deerfield Library Card. This month, we want to show our Kindles from our Entertainment category of our LOT collection: Kindle With over 500 titles to choose from, these kindles offer current and popular titles. Skip… Read More

There are SO many items available in the Library of Things collection for you to check out with just a Deerfield Library Card. This month, we want to show some hidden gems in the Tools category of our LOT collection: Knitting Kit Test your creativity by checking out this kit! This knitting set comes with… Read More

There are SO many items available in the Library of Things collection for you to check out with just a Deerfield Library Card. This month, we want to show some hidden gems in the Outdoor “Games” category of our LOT collection: Chess Set Checkmate! Fun for beginners and experienced Chess players alike. Curling Zone: Air… Read More

Are you a gamer? Do you love getting lost in fantastical worlds that you have the power to navigate? Look no further than Deerfield Public Library to provide you with your gaming needs. Recently, we have added the popular Nintendo Switch to our Library of Things collection. This kit comes with all you need to… Read More

Rokus are one of the most popular items in our Library of Things collection at DPL. We surveyed patrons on which new streaming services the library should offer. Based on your feedback, we’ve added two new streaming services to the collection! We now offer HBO Max and Apple TV as streaming services via our Rokus.… Read More

One of the more beautiful things about springtime is the rejuvenation of outdoor life. Flowers begin to bloom, leaves regrow, and birds return to soak up northern Illinois weather. Don’t miss your opportunity to observe the birds in their natural habitat with our brand new Bird Watching Kit! If you love being outside in nature,… Read More

Looking for new ways to keep your kids engaged and learning over the summer? Check out our newest addition to the Library of Things: Playaway Launchpad tablets! Each tablet comes pre-loaded with themed educational games and activities for specific age groups. Take a look at the list down below and put a few of your… Read More

Our Library of Things collection has grown quite a bit in the last year and we’re looking forward to bringing our patrons even more items in 2020. What is a Library of Things? These are non-traditional items available at the Library that aren’t books, CDs, or movies. Our collection started with Rokus and Wireless Hotspots… Read More

Check out our new Baby Bundles! Specially curated for our little friends from birth to 5 years of age, the bundles can be found in the Youth Services Department next to our Parent/Teacher Collection. Each bundle has a theme, such as Cars & Trucks, Colors & Shapes, Numbers, and the popular Brown Bear Brown Bear… Read More