*Written by both Sam from Adult Services and Noreen from Youth Services. Now, more than ever, we are socializing with family and friends virtually in order to spend time together in a safe manner. However, there are only so many things we can talk about. Are you running out of conversation topics, or wishing you knew… Read More
Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop of Fated Mates talk romance on DPL Podcast
On this month’s episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we are very happy to welcome our guests Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop, hosts of the romance literature podcast, Fated Mates. Sarah MacLean is a bestselling author of historical romance novels and Jen Prokop is a romance critic and teacher. Together on the Fated Mates… Read More
Curbside Pickup is Here! Plus Returns
Updated July 6 The Library is pleased to announce that Curbside Pickup is now available to Deerfield Public Library cardholders beginning June 9. Our staff has been working hard to develop a safe and simple process for you to get some new library materials! You’ll now be able to place holds on library materials, including… Read More
Black Lives Matter Resources
Current events have sparked local and global Black Lives Matter protests. While state violence and trauma (and organized resistance to it) are not new, some community members are just beginning to understand and work against racist violence and oppression in the United States of America. Many of our patrons are looking for resources to assist… Read More
Job Hunting Resources
Social distancing and sheltering-in-place have been tough on individuals, families, and our world - especially the economy. The library understands that many individuals in our community are going through tremendous hardships. While some are lucky enough to have a job in which they can work from home, others are not so fortunate. We hope these online… Read More
Kanopy Kids: Entertainment for Your Kiddos
Are you hearing the words, “Mom/dad/grandma (insert your name here), I’m bored!” a little too often lately? Have you explored Kanopy Kids? Kanopy Kids is a subdivision of Kanopy, the Library's on-demand streaming video platform that can be found right here on our website. All you need is your library card. Click "Go to Kanopy… Read More
What are we reading?
Although the physical Library is closed during these uncertain times, we are still working (and reading!) behind the scenes. And while we miss interacting with all of you on a day-to-day basis, we are still here to offer remote reading recommendations and are checking emails daily. We’d like to open a little window into what… Read More
I Finished “Tiger King.” Now What?
Did you spend an entire weekend watching Tiger King like the rest of the country? During this time when we all need a little distraction, Netflix’s hottest show has captivated our attention and given us something to talk about besides COVID-19. If you watched the entire series in a few sittings (like I did) and… Read More
1918 Pandemic with Graham Ambrose on the Podcast
On this episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we welcome back reporter Graham Ambrose to talk about Illinois during the 1918 influenza pandemic. Graham is currently a reporter for the Quad City Times, where last month he wrote an article titled “102 years ago, the Spanish flu slammed the Quad Cities. Here’s what it… Read More
Virtual Resources for Adults
While the library building may be closed, our virtual library is always open! The library has a number of great online resources for education, business, and entertainment. Here are a few of our favorite library resources, as well as a few free online resources. As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, please… Read More