library resources

Does the appearance of school supplies at Target fill your heart with anticipation or dread? Perhaps a little of both? Whether you’ve taken the summer off from academics or can’t wait to get back to school, the Deerfield Public Library has an online resource for you! All you need is your library card. On the… Read More

Oftentimes just because something is considered a public record, doesn't always mean it's easy to access. In fact, it's not always clear where you should look, or even what you need to be looking for. This is something we are well aware of at the Deerfield Public Library, and it's why we are excited about… Read More

Back-to-school shopping was always a time of excitement in our home:  a fresh box of crayons, brightly colored folders, and a fun backpack made the end of summer better. One vital school supply that can’t be found in any store is your Deerfield Public Library card! More than ever, we hope your family will turn… Read More

Social distancing and sheltering-in-place have been tough on individuals, families, and our world - especially the economy. The library understands that many individuals in our community are going through tremendous hardships. While some are lucky enough to have a job in which they can work from home, others are not so fortunate. We hope these online… Read More

While the library building may be closed, our virtual library is always open! The library has a number of great online resources for education, business, and entertainment. Here are a few of our favorite library resources, as well as a few free online resources. As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, please… Read More

The Library is your go-to place for books, movies, music, and awesome online resources, and that hasn’t changed at all! Even if you can’t visit the Library….and trust me, we all miss seeing our amazing patrons….we’ve got you covered during this difficult time. Whether you need educational ideas or ways to have fun from home,… Read More

It’s that time of year again – time to head back to school! It may seem overwhelming, but the Library has great resources to help you get back into a learning frame of mind! Library Card First things first, you’ll need to get a library card! With your library card you can check out all… Read More

I am one of those people who is constantly trying to learn something new. Whether it’s Microsoft Excel, painting, or astronomy, I love to expand my horizons and gain new knowledge! So when the Library added Gale Courses, one of our newest electronic resources, I was thrilled! Gale Courses offers over 300 six-week, instructor-led courses… Read More

Are you having trouble keeping track of what items are checked out to your account?  Do you need help keeping track of due dates?  Are you on the go and then suddenly remember that you need to renew a book that’s due? Good news!  The Deerfield Public Library has a smartphone app to make managing… Read More