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Managing your personal finances can often seem like the most daunting of tasks. Even after putting in lots of time and effort, there may still be things you don't quite understand, especially when new financial circumstances arise due to age, marital status, kids going to college, etc. Money Smart Week, created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago… Read More

Calling All Tree-huggers! It’s easy being green in Deerfield and Lake County thanks to the expansive resources available from SWALCO (aka the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County).  We’re excited to partner with our friends at SWALCO to present Green Day @ the Library on Saturday, April 9.  The day’s events will provide you with… Read More

According to, well, herself, Willowdean Dickson is about the last person predicted to compete in a pageant show, and it isn’t because she’s a (self-proclaimed) “fat girl.” It’s because pageants are an old fashioned diatribe of materialistic desires, full of shallow competitors. Unfortunately, Willow’s former beauty queen mother happens to be a judge of the… Read More

Every March, Teens around the nation are celebrated for the creativity, drive, and inspiration that they bring to their Libraries year-round. Innovation is a forefront in Libraries every day of the year, but resources and programs are especially highlighted during Teen Tech Week so Teens can explore different opportunities and interests without any pressure to succeed,… Read More

February is our favorite month of the year at the Media Desk. Because in February we get to watch both the Grammy awards and the Oscars! To celebrate the Academy Awards we're having another Guess the Oscars contest this year. Choose who you think will win the Oscar in 10 categories we picked out. A… Read More

At the opening of Sarah Prineas’ “Ash & Bramble,” Pin wakes up in a fortress, dirty, cold, and with no memory of her past. She’s immediately thrust into hard labor as a seamstress and days pass in a blur as she and other women sew stitch after stitch after stitch. But there’s a spark in… Read More

Board games are making a triumphant comeback in the adult world with modern themes designed to engage players in complex strategy and problem solving. Whether a seasoned player or new to these types of games, join us at the Library where we will be hosting two game nights for adults and teens, featuring two different… Read More

Join us for one of our most popular contests of the year! Choose who you think will win the Grammy award in 11 different categories. A winner will be chosen from the entries with the most correct answers. First and second place prizes will be awarded. Entries will be accepted until the Library closes at 5… Read More

When the snow starts falling, the books will be calling this winter season. What better way to pass the gray winter days than by cozying up with a warm cup of coffee/tea/hot chocolate and a good book? AND, your winter reading could win you some cool prizes from the Library! All you have to do… Read More

In Cherie Priest’s I am Princess X, we are introduced to middle-schooler May, and her first true friend, Libby. The two girls quickly bond over a love of writing and drawing, and combined, they create Princess X, a fearless comic hero who slays dragons and goes on the boldest adventures. When Libby and her mom… Read More