DPL was excited to host the kids' activities booth at the Deerfield Farmers Market on Saturday, September 6. We enjoyed the crisp autumn air as families stopped by to play the "I Spy" Game, spin the wheel for a prize, and color their own bookmarks. We are celebrating National Library Card Sign Up Month in… Read More
Deerfield Public Library Podcast Presents: Poet and Translator, James Shea!
Poet and Translator, James Shea This month on the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we are very excited to share our conversation with poet, writer, and translator James Shea, whose extraordinary new collection of poems, Last Day of My Face (University of Iowa Press, 2025), was recently published as a winner of the prestigious Iowa Poetry… Read More
September Preschool Pages
The Preschool Pages newsletter is full of new book recommendations, early literacy tips, news you can use, and a feature on one of our favorite authors or illustrators. Read the latest issue. Read More
Fall Browsing & Fall Programming is Here!
We know you are excited for pumpkin spice season and crunchy leaves on the sidewalk! Are you also excited for the fall-themed programs? You can register for adult, teen, and youth fall programs today by visiting our events page! Read up on all of our upcoming programs in our Fall Browsing! Read More
Celebrating Community Artists!
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
August Preschool Pages
The Preschool Pages newsletter is full of new book recommendations, early literacy tips, news you can use, and a feature on one of our favorite authors or illustrators. Read the latest issue. Read More
July Preschool Pages
The Preschool Pages newsletter is full of new book recommendations, early literacy tips, news you can use, and a feature on one of our favorite authors or illustrators. Read the latest issue. Read More
Summer Reading Program Begins June 7!
Get ready to Level Up at Your Library! Our 2025 Summer Reading Program runs from June 7 – August 10 for kids and teens birth through grade 12. Read books, complete fun activities, and earn prizes all summer long — including a chance to win a Nintendo Switch Lite, STEAM subscription boxes, and family museum… Read More
Presenting: Queer Poem-a-Day: Year Five
We’re back for year five of Queer Poem-a-Day! Queer Poem-a-Day is a unique podcast series for Pride Month, presenting a public archive of original poems written and read by contemporary LGBTQIA+ poets. For this fifth year, we’ll be sharing a poem each weekday in June on our podcast and webpage. You can listen to our… Read More
June Preschool Pages
The Preschool Pages newsletter is full of new book recommendations, early literacy tips, news you can use, and a feature on one of our favorite authors or illustrators. Check out the June issue and Parent and Teacher information. Read More
