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November is officially recognized as Native American Heritage Month. The aim is to provide a platform for Native people in the United States of America to share their culture, traditions, crafts, and ways and concepts of life. It is not only a month to celebrate these cultures, but also to bring awareness to the concerns… Read More

This month we’re giving you 5 rolls of washi tape to do whatever you want with! Kits are available while supplies last outside in the green creation station and inside the Library in the Youth Services Department. We’ve provided 3 pencils to decorate, or you can decorate your own school supplies. This activity is tailored… Read More

With this month’s Teen Grab & Go craft, you'll use an embroidery hoop to weave a beautiful piece of art! Kits are available while supplies last outside in the green creation station and inside the Library in the Youth Services Department. Materials Provided: A skein of yarn A skein of embroidery floss ~14ft of warp… Read More

There is nothing better than cooking with your own fresh produce! Start small with this herb garden starter kit. Kit Includes: Potting soil 4 seed bags (Basil, Dill, Lavender, and Mint) 4 egg carton sections or biodegradable seed cups (both function the same) 2 popsicle sticks Other Materials Needed: A spoon or something to scoop… Read More

Craving something a little sweeter than normal sushi? Try candy sushi, the sugary alternative! With this month's Grab and Go kit, teens can make candy sushi! Kits are available in the teen space and at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. In your kit, you'll find a recipe card and your starter ingredients. Try… Read More

Teen Book Reviews This summer, our S*T*A*R volunteers have taken up the pen to provide some book reviews! See what your peers are reading and find some great new summer reads. Today’s review comes from teen volunteer Ella of The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen. Ella’s Review: The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen… Read More

Light up your summer with a colorful yarn lantern! Grab & Go Teen craft kits will be available beginning July 19th and while supplies last. You can pick up a kit from our green Creation Station (outside the library entrance) or on the table in the Teen Space. Stickers identifying the Teen craft are on… Read More

Teen Book Reviews This summer, our S*T*A*R volunteers have taken up the pen to provide some book reviews! See what your peers are reading and find some great new summer reads. Today’s review comes from teen volunteer Stella. Stella’s Review: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo “This isn’t a job for trained soldiers and spies. It’s… Read More

Follow our NEW Teen Services Instagram account, @deerfieldlibraryteen!  Our teen page will feature book recommendations from staff and teens, programs and events, library news, and more!  Teen Book Reviews This summer, our S*T*A*R volunteers have taken up the pen to provide some book reviews! See what your peers are reading and find some great new… Read More

There is always plenty of reading to do, but when you’re on the go, audiobooks are a great way to get some reading in. Teens ages 13 and up can download and stream two audiobooks per week through SYNC for free all summer long. Each week there will be two audiobooks to download for one week… Read More