Below are the instructions for Feburary 2024 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Chenille Stem Animals Happy February! Stretch your imagination and create an animal using just a few basic materials. Each kit includes: 2 chenille stems 1 popsicle… Read More
Podcast: Amina Gautier, author of The Best That You Can Do: Stories
On this episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we are honored to welcome author Amina Gautier to discuss her recently published collection of short stories, The Best That You Can Do (Soft Skull Press, 2024). Amina Gautier is one of the most prolific and acclaimed short story writers working today, and she lives in… Read More
Choose Your Own Story: Pete the Cat Mystery
As everyone continues to stay warm inside this month, we decided to bring back a fan-favorite activity! You may remember I made virtual activities based on the Choose Your Own Adventure stories a few years ago. Our Choose Your Own Story: Pete the Cat Mystery is now available once again! Pete The Cat Mystery Pete… Read More
January 2024 Grab & Go Kits
Below are the instructions for January 2024 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Yeti for Winter! Are you “yeti” for winter? This abominable snowman craft is and will make the cold, snowy days a bit cuter! Follow the instructions… Read More
2023 Top Ten Checkouts
Another year has passed by and it is time to review what Deerfield has been checking out! Here are some of the top titles that have been read, watched, and listened to by our patrons. The following are the 2023 top ten items that have been checked out in select Adult, Teen, and Youth categories.… Read More
December 2023 Grab & Go Kits
Below are the instructions for December 2023 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Dinos in December! Each kit includes: A paper plate Colorful cutouts You will also need: Glue or double sided tape Piece together your colorful cutout pieces… Read More
Who Won The Fall 2023 Photography Scavenger Hunt?
After 3 months of prompts, submissions, and voting, the 2023 Fall Photography Scavenger Hunt program for Teens & Adults has finally come to an end. Our Grand Prize Winning photo was the winner of September’s “Shadows” prompt. The photo was taken by Karen Torres on a sunset kayak tour along Michigan’s Pictured Rocks National Lake… Read More
Comics on Hoopla!
Love reading comics or manga on the go? Check out Hoopla, where issues of series are always available. Hoopla has Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse comics among other great publishers. They’ve got everything from classic graphic novels to some of the newest issues available - all for free with your library card! Here are some… Read More
November 2023 Grab & Go Kits
Below are the instructions for November 2023 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Instructions for the Pre K and Kindergarten craft can be found inside each kit. The Gratitude Game Instructions for making and playing The Gratitude Game: There… Read More
Toy & Book Gift Guide 2023
Looking for gifts to give this holiday season? Or simply want to give a present as a kind gesture to a child you know? We often get questions in Youth Services about where we get our play area toys. Here are some of our favorites along with books to pair with them! Construction Vehicles Construction… Read More
