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
MakerSpace Now Open On Fridays
We have expanded the hours of our MakerSpace and will now be open on Fridays from 10am-6pm. Our hours are now Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm and Saturdays 9am - 5pm. Appointments are still encouraged Monday to Friday and can be made by going to the MakerSpace page on our website and clicking on… Read More
October Music Recommendations
Happy October! We hope that you have the perfect Halloween costume picked out for the season. As always, Matthew and I are back with our monthly music recommendations. Both of us will recommend 2 albums each. For each album recommendation, we have provided a YouTube link to a song from that particular album. Feel free… Read More
October Grab & Go: Pumpkin Painting for All Ages!
Calling All Pumpkin Picassos! This month’s Grab & Go kits include a real mini pumpkin, a paintbrush, and paint. You can use this and any other supplies you have at home to decorate your pumpkin and bring it back to the Library to enter our Mini Pumpkin Decorating Contest which runs through Friday, October 28th!… Read More
Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month 2022: Youth & Teen Selections
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! ¡Feiz Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana! National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. This month recognizes the contributions, achievements, and influences of Hispanic Americans to the history and culture of the United States. Check out these books that are written by Hispanic authors… Read More
Teen Grab & Go: Mod Podge Magnets (and Other Decoupage Crafts)
This month's Teen Grab & Go is going to teach about all the amazing ways to use Mod Podge (a sealer, glue and finisher all-in-one). The main craft is to make magnets for your locker, but there will be plenty of left overs to decoupage something else (ex. I also decoupaged a wooden coaster)! Decoupage… Read More
Tween Grab & Go: Paper Bracelet
This month, we're using paper to create bracelets! This craft is intended for grades 4-6 Your kit includes: 20 pieces of paper 1 paper clip Follow the instructions in the pictures below. Here's a video if you need more help!… Read More
Nintendo Switch: New Addition to the Library of Things Collection
Are you a gamer? Do you love getting lost in fantastical worlds that you have the power to navigate? Look no further than Deerfield Public Library to provide you with your gaming needs. Recently, we have added the popular Nintendo Switch to our Library of Things collection. This kit comes with all you need to… Read More
August Music Recommendations
Happy August! As summer comes to a close, Matthew and I are back with four more music recommendations! Both of us will recommend two albums each. For each album recommendation, we have provided a YouTube link to a song from that particular album. Feel free to give each song a listen! If you have any… Read More
Sublimation Printing in the MakerSpace
We recently purchased a new piece of equipment for MakerSpace. We’ve tested it out, learned how to use it, and are ready to introduce it to our patrons. Please come and try out our new Sublimation Printer. Sublimation printing is a process that is very similar to standard inkjet printing. But it uses a special… Read More