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
Welcome Back! Library building opens March 1
We have missed seeing our patrons! I’m pleased to announce that the Library building will be open to the public for limited hours beginning Monday, March 1, 2021. Updated Hours for Service, effective March 1 Curbside Pickup: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. NOTE: The location for curbside pickup will change on March 1. The spots will… Read More
Digital Magazines Through Libby/Overdrive Now Available
The RBDigital app for digital magazines has been discontinued. But don’t despair! You still have access to great digital magazines through Libby/Overdrive. If you are not familiar with Overdrive, it is one of our providers of e-books and e-audiobooks. They now offer over 3,000 digital magazines in their collection as well. Magazines are full color,… Read More
New Online Resource: Check Illinois
Oftentimes just because something is considered a public record, doesn't always mean it's easy to access. In fact, it's not always clear where you should look, or even what you need to be looking for. This is something we are well aware of at the Deerfield Public Library, and it's why we are excited about… Read More
Farewell to 2020 and Overdue Fines
Fine Free is finally here! Effective December 1, 2020, Deerfield Public Library will no longer collect overdue fines. For the past two years, Library staff has researched the pros and cons of overdue fines, including potential usage barriers, efficiencies, and the Library’s bottom line. A first step in this direction was the launch of automatic… Read More
The Library Building is Closed to the Public Until Further Notice
Due to the rapid rise in cases of COVID-19 in both Lake and Cook Counties and surrounding areas, the Deerfield Public Library building is closed to the public until further notice. The library is taking this action with the guidance of the Illinois Department of Public Health and other agencies. The closure is intended to… Read More
An Evening With Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, November 9
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, one of the country’s leading antiracist voices, #1 New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award winner, and historian, will discuss his book, How To Be An Antiracist with the Deerfield Public Library and ten other participating libraries on Monday, November 9 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. Dr. Kendi’s… Read More
Statement from the Director: COVID-19 Exposure
On late Tuesday, September 15, 2020, the Library was notified of a known exposure of COVID-19 at Deerfield Public Library between September 9-11, 2020. Based on the recommendations of the Illinois Department of Public Health, we were not required to close, and notification of this low-risk exposure to staff and the public was recommended. We… Read More
DPL “Fight to Integrate Deerfield” honored with John Cotton Dana Award
The Deerfield Public Library is the proud recipient of the American Library Association’s prestigious John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award. The award recognizes “The Fight to Integrate Deerfield: 60 Year Reflection,” a months-long initiative exploring a significant period in our local history, and its lasting impact. The year 2019 marked the 60th anniversary of… Read More
Welcome Back! Library building opens July 27
Update 10/29/2020: On October 28, Governor Pritzker announced new COVID-19 mitigation measures for region 9, which includes Deerfield. The Library’s current service model complies with the new regulations, so we will not make any service changes at this time. Our current service model prioritizes the safety and health of our staff and patrons. We appreciate… Read More
