Effective September 1, 2021, nearly all physical items in the Deerfield Public Library will check out for three weeks. Yes! Even the most current copies of movies will now be available for a three-week checkout. Staff periodically review our policies to ensure that we are continuing to provide our DPL patrons with the best service… Read More
Guess the Emmys Contest 2021
The Emmy Awards are scheduled to take place this year on Sunday, Sept 19. Once again we are having our annual Guess the Emmys Contest. Look for ballot boxes at the Adult Services and Multimedia desks or feel free to enter our online contest. Choose who you think will win the Emmy Award in ten… Read More
Fall Photography Scavenger Hunt
Do you have a creative knack for photography and capturing moments in life that you love sharing with others? This fall, from September through November, join fellow photographers in an ongoing photography scavenger hunt at Deerfield Public Library. You'll receive weekly prompts and create beautiful art. Register to participate. No photography experience necessary, and you… Read More
Sam’s Music Reviews: Native and Indigenous Artists
Music is a mode of communication and education about lifestyles and cultures. Artists write lyrics about their identity and create beats that are a continuation of centuries-long traditions and customs. A group of people known for having such a rich cultural identity around music and dance are the indigenous people of North America. This month,… Read More
Grab and Go Craft: Bling Out Your School Supplies
It’s that time of year when we start getting ready for school and getting our school supplies together. How about putting a little pizzazz into your school supplies? Our Grab & Go kits, available Monday, August 16, are first-come, first-serve, and have everything you need to bling out your folders, pencils, and paper clips which… Read More
Teen Book Review: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
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 Annemarie. Annemarie’s Review: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the first book in the Harry… Read More
Podcast: Chicago-based Poet Rachel Mennies on “The Naomi Letters”
On this month’s episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Chicago-based poet Rachel Mennies for a conversation about her recent book of poems The Naomi Letters (BOA Editions, 2021). Each poem in The Naomi Letters is a dated letter or draft from the speaker of the poems to the woman… 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
Personalized Picks for Teens
Looking for something to read or watch but don’t know where to start? Try out our new Personalized Picks for Teens! Fill out the form and let us make the selections for you. In the form, you’ll be able to let us know what you’re in the mood to read or watch, likes and dislikes,… Read More
True Crime Book Discussion: American Predator
Join us for our new True Crime Book Discussion on Monday, August 16 from 7-8 p.m. What does it take to catch a serial killer? I’ve always been fascinated by that question. Whether it’s watching Criminal Minds on repeat or devouring a book by John Douglas or Ann Rule, I’m drawn to stories about how killers… Read More
