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On Wednesday, August 13, we had several guests join us as we hosted the annual Fine Arts Commission Public Art Program Open House. The evening was spent surrounded by passionate artists who opened up about the history behind their art and their muse. Each piece had its own unique story, offering fresh perspectives and a… Read More

Below are the instructions for the July 2025 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Yarn Art     Be as creative as you’d like with this ball of yarn and piece of paper. Create any design that you want or,… Read More

Below are the instructions for the May 2025 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Make your own breathing buddy! When we feel tough emotions, taking deep breaths and doing breathing exercises can help. This breathing buddy is a great… Read More

Wow!! After an AMAZING 20,377 votes, the 12th annual Tournament of Books is over. Thanks to everyone who voted! There were almost 500 votes EVERY DAY in our six-week Tournament. The Library would like to thank the wonderful DPS 109 school librarians for their support of the Tournament again this year.  Here are your winners:… Read More

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Cast Your Vote for Our First Annual Eurovision Song Contest Eurovision is an annual singing competition show taking placing between May 13th-17th. You will be able to watch the competition on the Peacock Streaming Service. Access the ballot to vote To learn more about the contestants of the 37 countries participating + to listen to… Read More

Believe it or not, Summer is fast approaching, and the Deerfield Public Library is looking for some stellar teen volunteers for our Strive to Volunteer program! The program goes from June 7 through August 10; training sessions will be held between Thursday, May 29 – Thursday, June 5. We will be taking applications from now until Sunday, May 11… Read More

Below are the instructions for the March 2025 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 activity are in each kit. Jellyfish friend Supplies included in each kit: A half sphere of styrofoam 5… Read More

Celebrate Women’s History Month at DPL! This March, we honor the incredible contributions of women throughout history, culture, and society. Women’s History Month is a time to recognize the trailblazers, innovators, and storytellers who have shaped our world. We’ve curated a special collection of books, films, and resources that highlight the achievements and voices of… Read More

The library is excited to announce that our new catalog, Aspen Discovery, will be available on Monday, February 26, 2024. For a preview, visit https://catalog.deerfieldlibrary.org/. Thank you to the generous support of the Friends of the Deerfield Public Library for sponsoring this purchase. Our new catalog has a modern, colorful interface that mimics websites you… Read More