Calling all Educators, Parents, and Students! I don’t know about you, but I’m always caught off guard when I see the new displays of school supplies pop up at Target. It’s hard to imagine that we’re only a few weeks away from the start of another school year! So while you are having as much… Read More
Exercise your mind with BrainHQ!
BrainHQ is your personal gym for brain training! We’ve all heard that keeping your brain sharp may help delay the onset of memory loss and that crossword puzzles and sudoku are great ways to do that. However, the scientific evidence doesn’t totally support that. Crossword puzzles flex only one specific piece of cognition: the ability… Read More
Kids’ Online Library Resources for Back-to-School
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
New Online Resource: Check Illinois
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
Virtual Resources for Adults
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
Use the Library From Home! Kids’ Library Resources
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
NEW: Stream movies, documentaries, and more on Kanopy!
Watch some of the best selections in cinema for free with your Library card! I am so excited to announce the launch of Kanopy. This resource will give Deerfield patrons access to thousands of movies, documentaries, TV series, and kids content. Go behind the scenes of Hamilton, or tune in to those classics you just… Read More
Car Shopping? Try Our New Online Resource for Auto Loan Information
How much research do you do about a car loan when you’re car shopping? We’re excited to announce a new online resource for patrons in the market for buying a car: Auto Finance Resource. With Auto Finance Resource, you can get up-to-date, vetted quotes on the best available car loans in your area. This is… Read More
What is the Hoopla About?!
It’s about movies, music, TV, and audiobooks- anywhere, anytime. The Deerfield Public library is excited to introduce Hoopla to our community. Hoopla is a service that brings hundreds of thousands of movies, TV shows, music, and audiobooks right to your computer or device. No holds necessary! Everything on Hoopla is available all the time. Just… Read More
