Kids - Page 9 of 13

We’ve created another virtual activity for kids and their families to enjoy, this time based on the Choose Your Own Adventure stories. Our Choose Your Own Story: Travel the World with Paddington is now available. You’re walking through Paddington Station in London when you run into Paddington Bear. He asks if you would like to… Read More

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, November is a great time to reflect on what we are grateful for. There is nothing like a thankful tree to truly capture the spirit of the season.  This craft is a good time to sit down with your child and discuss what they are grateful for and why. It… Read More

This month our KiDLS programs are all about oceans:  what they mean to us, the animals that live in them, and what we can do to save them. In the Little KiDLS video, Ms. Kary and I read about the ocean and sea turtles and show you how to assemble the craft. The Deerfield Public… Read More

After the success of our virtual escape room back in the spring, we’re back with another one. Our Star Wars Virtual Escape Room is now available! You are aboard the Death Star with Luke, Leia, and Han Solo. The Death Star has just destroyed Alderaan and now you four need to find out what planet or… Read More

Halloween is almost upon us, and although this year’s celebration may look very different, the holiday can still give you and your child many reasons to smile! Be sure to stop by the Library to pick up a Grab & Go Craft Kit! This month’s craft is a woven pumpkin mat. For young children, activities… Read More

As 2020 goes on, we all must continue to find ways to spend time with those we care about virtually. One idea to try is sharing a read-aloud over video. I wanted to share some tips for doing virtual read-alouds with the kids in your life.  Pick the right book and show it off First,… Read More

We are fortunate to have a wide variety of early childhood resources in Deerfield and the surrounding areas. In support of the Village of Deerfield’s new Rapid Response Network, the Library’s website also has a new webpage full of information for families with young children. This page contains an alphabetical list of early childhood organizations (inclusion… Read More

September is such a wonderful month of the year! The Autumn season begins, the leaves start to change color, and it is a great time of year to go apple picking at an orchard! That is why we chose to make an Apple “Stained Glass” Window Decoration for this month’s Grab and Go Craft. You… Read More

Back-to-school shopping was always a time of excitement in our home:  a fresh box of crayons, brightly colored folders, and a fun backpack made the end of summer better. One vital school supply that can’t be found in any store is your Deerfield Public Library card! More than ever, we hope your family will turn… Read More

Congratulations! Your child is entering Kindergarten! Whether it’s the first child you’re sending off to school or the baby of the family, it’s an emotional and wonderful milestone! While this year probably looks very different than what your family was expecting, there are many things that remain the same. Your child will still see old… Read More