We are proud to announce our first Read & Walk beginning on Saturday, June 5. Read & Walk is a fun, educational activity that you and your child can do at your leisure at whatever time you like. Read & Walk encourages healthy activity and learning all at once for the whole family. It also shows… Read More
Introducing Launchpads, New in the Library of Things
Looking for new ways to keep your kids engaged and learning over the summer? Check out our newest addition to the Library of Things: Playaway Launchpad tablets! Each tablet comes pre-loaded with themed educational games and activities for specific age groups. Take a look at the list down below and put a few of your… Read More
Storytime with Nadia Booklist
This month, DPL was proud to present a special storytime featuring Nadia from the YouTube channel, Ramadan Books in Nadia’s Nook. Nadia is a high school student in the process of earning her Girl Scout Gold Award. Her service project aims to increase Muslim representation in her community through books. In 2020 she started her… Read More
May Grab and Go: STEM Challenges
What do index cards and chenille stems have to do with building? Our May Grab and Go Youth kits feature two different STEM Challenges! Index Card Challenge A single index card doesn’t seem like much, does it? But if you put a few together, even without tape, you’d be amazed at how tall a structure… Read More
Choose Your Own Story: Studio Ghibli
We’ve created another virtual activity for kids and their families to enjoy based on the Choose Your Own Adventure stories. This time, our program is inspired by the magic of the movies created by Studio Ghibli. Our Choose Your Own Story: Studio Ghibli is now available! You start your journey on a sunny day in… Read More
April Teen Grab & Go: Jar Lid Suncatchers
April 22nd is Earth Day so this month’s Grab & Go kit features recycled/repurposed materials. To make these kits I gathered supplies that the Youth Department already had and repurposed mason jar lids that were leftover from a program. There are lots of cool projects you can use jar lids for but I decided on… Read More
April Kids Grab & Go Craft: Self Portraits!
I can’t believe it’s already April! The transition from winter to spring always has me appreciating the beauty of our planet. With Earth Day on April 22, this is the perfect time to think about more eco-friendly crafts and making use of what you have available! This month’s Grab & Go kit is self-portraits, but… Read More
Asian American Experiences & Anti-Racism Resources
Contributed to by Anne, Cristina, and Heather The Deerfield Public Library stands with the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) in its recent statement condemning ongoing anti-Asian hate crimes that have permeated our country over the past year. Our Library strives to be a place of safety, inclusion, and diversity. We work to provide a respectful… Read More
Disney Virtual Escape Room
We’ve created another fun virtual escape room! Try our Disney Virtual Escape Room now. You have spent the day having fun at Disney World when you realized you’ve gotten trapped! You’ll have to travel through the four main sections–Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom—to get out. Try the Disney Virtual Escape Room This… Read More
Your City @ Home: Virtual Field Trip Series
Coming this spring! An exciting multi-library collaborative program to help you to discover "Your City @ Home", through which you'll have the opportunity to "visit" many Chicago-area museums virtually on Saturdays in April and May. Register for one or all museum tours. Space is limited, so register early! Saturday, April 3, 2021, 3-4 p.m.: Shedd Aquarium:… Read More
