Classics Book Discussion: American Poetry | Thursday, April 26, 7-8 p.m. When was the last time you read a really great poem? We have plenty of poetry fans in Deerfield, but I also talk to library patrons who feel like they never “got” poetry. Poetry, particularly classic poetry, can bring to mind boring lessons on archaic… Read More
Summer Volunteer Opportunities for Teens at the Library!
Do you love the Library? Do you want to mentor younger kids? Do you need community service hours? Stop by the Library April 2-May 6 and drop off a volunteer application! Teens going into 7th grade through the age of 17 are welcome to apply. Not only will you have the opportunity to mentor younger children… Read More
Recycle Your Shoes @ the Library, April 2-22
It IS easy being green (apologies to Kermit), and that starts at the ground level…your feet! Shoe Recycling April 2 - 22 Library Lobby Bring in (almost) any type of footwear, in (almost) any condition. Please keep pairs together: tie laces, or secure with rubber bands, or place in a tied, plastic bag. Sorry, but… Read More
Youth Board Games Are Here!
We are excited to announce that we have a new collection of Youth Board Games available to check out from the Library. This collection complements our popular and ever-growing Board Game collection for adults and families. The new collection is located near the Media desk, next to Youth Audio CDs. About the collection The Youth… Read More
J.R. Jones, Chicago Reader film critic on the DPL podcast
In the latest episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we had the pleasure of talking to J.R. Jones, a film critic at the Chicago Reader. I always wondered what it’s like writing movie reviews, and Jones fills us in on the day-to-day of reviewing in the age of sites like Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic. Jones… Read More
Fill our Food Drive Shopping Cart!
The West Deerfield Township Food Pantry serves over 250 township residents each month who find themselves in need, either on a long-term or temporary basis. March 1-22, the Library will be collecting donations for the Food Pantry of non-perishable foodstuffs, household cleaning items, and personal hygiene products. Donations can be dropped off in the shopping… Read More
Staff Picks: “River of Teeth”
True story: In 1910, the United States was suffering from a meat shortage. In addition, an invasive plant, the water hyacinth, was choking U.S. waterways and hindering transportation. A bold idea was presented to Congress to import hippos from Africa and raise them in the bayous of Louisiana. The Hippos would eat the water hyacinths… Read More
Kindle E-readers Now Available for Checkout!
The Deerfield Public Library is now circulating Kindle E-readers! They are great for whether you're planning a trip or simply can't wait to read the next bestseller. Each Kindle comes preloaded with dozens of titles straight from The New York Times Best Seller list and our own Book Discussion Group Collection. Check out is easy: Find… Read More
Cartoonist & Author Jeffrey Brown on This Month’s Podcast Episode
In the latest episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we had the pleasure of talking to cartoonist and author Jeffrey Brown. Brown is probably best known for the bestselling Darth Vader & Son and its sequels as well as the Jedi Academy series of middle-grade graphic novels. Brown is also known for his sensitive… Read More
Fame or Infamy: Al Capone and Vladimir Putin
This February we’ll be offering not one, but two terrific programs on people we just can’t seem to get enough of: Al Capone and Vladimir Putin. Al Capone and the 1933 World's Fair Our first program will focus on Alphonse Gabriel Capone or Al Capone. As the crime czar of Chicago in the late 20s… Read More
