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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

Round of 32 April 1-April 14 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

The Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees seeks a candidate to fill a vacancy on the Library Board. The selected candidate will serve until the next regular election in May 2025. The Library Board is composed of seven members. Trustees must be residents of incorporated Deerfield. On average, the Trustee position takes a commitment of… Read More

In early 2020, the Library had started the process of drafting a new Strategic Plan. The work was paused for the Board and staff to focus on our response to the pandemic. In August 2022, the Library conducted a community survey to see how we can improve our services to our community. This survey was… Read More

  Deerfield Public Library has received recognition as one of America’s Star Libraries for 2022, as announced by Library Journal. Of the more than 5,300 public libraries evaluated, only 258 were designated as Star Libraries. This is the first time that the Deerfield Public Library was named a Star Library, and received four stars.  Ratings are… Read More

The Library wants to hear from you! Beginning today, August 11, we have a survey to ask for YOUR opinion. Take the survey The Deerfield Public Library is planning for the future and we need your feedback. We are in the process of developing a strategic plan to help guide the direction of the library… Read More

Rokus are one of the most popular items in our Library of Things collection at DPL. We surveyed patrons on which new streaming services the library should offer. Based on your feedback, we’ve added two new streaming services to the collection! We now offer HBO Max and Apple TV as streaming services via our Rokus.… Read More

One of the more common questions we get asked at the library is where items can be returned. We offer a number of convenient ways to return your library materials! 1. When the Library is open Feel free to bring your items inside to return them, or place them in one of the outside book… Read More

One of the more beautiful things about springtime is the rejuvenation of outdoor life. Flowers begin to bloom, leaves regrow, and birds return to soak up northern Illinois weather. Don’t miss your opportunity to observe the birds in their natural habitat with our brand new Bird Watching Kit! If you love being outside in nature,… Read More