Check out our new Baby Bundles! Specially curated for our little friends from birth to 5 years of age, the bundles can be found in the Youth Services Department next to our Parent/Teacher Collection. Each bundle has a theme, such as Cars & Trucks, Colors & Shapes, Numbers, and the popular Brown Bear Brown Bear… Read More
MyMediaMall is changing to Digital Library of Illinois (DLiL) July 1
Attention e-book readers! Our current collection through OverDrive is changing its name. You know it as MyMediaMall, but as of July 1 it will be known as Digital Library of Illinois- or DLiL. The OverDrive landing page will look a little different, but it will be the same great collection. Logins, hold lists, checkouts, and… Read More
Automatic Renewals are Here!
Your to-do list just got a little shorter. Beginning Monday, April 15, the Library will launch automatic renewals for all patrons. Eligible items due on April 17 or after will automatically renew, up to two times. This new service offered by DPL provides the convenience of enjoying materials for a longer period of time with… Read More
New study and teaching tools: Scholastic Teachables & TumbleMath
Are you a busy parent looking for new ways to support your child’s education? Do you work with children? Are you a homeschooling family? If so, the Deerfield Public Library has two fabulous, new online resources for you! Scholastic Teachables With something for children ages preschool to 8th grade, Scholastic Teachables is a one-stop shop… Read More
NEW: Stream movies, documentaries, and more on Kanopy!
Watch some of the best selections in cinema for free with your Library card! I am so excited to announce the launch of Kanopy. This resource will give Deerfield patrons access to thousands of movies, documentaries, TV series, and kids content. Go behind the scenes of Hamilton, or tune in to those classics you just… Read More
Art Shay Photography Unveiling, January 21
New Photographs of Local History The Library is happy to announce the addition of two stunning new photographs to our permanent art collection, due to a generous donation from the Friends of the Deerfield Library. Join us on Monday, January 21, 5-6:30 p.m., for a reception and unveiling event celebrating these unique photos by world-renowned… Read More
Read Without Boundaries Vol. 2!
Read Without Boundaries is returning in 2019 with Volume 2! In 2018 we kicked off a new adult reading program, Read Without Boundaries, designed to challenge readers to read outside their comfort zones. Each month featured a different theme, encouraging readers to try new authors, genres and topics. Our themes included immigration stories, poetry, travel,… Read More
The Fight to Integrate Deerfield: 60 Year Reflection
Announcing our new, unique program series related to Deerfield’s history: The Fight to Integrate Deerfield: 60 Year Reflection. Continuing a community tradition, the Library is inviting residents, historians, and experts to offer new insights into the fight over an integrated housing development that was planned for the village in 1959. The series runs January 21… Read More
New! Sensory kits for your in library experience
At the Deerfield Public Library, we strive to be a comfortable and welcoming place for all. In an effort to support all of our patrons, we will be housing new Sensory Kits at the front help desk, the Youth Services desk, and the Adult Services desk. These kits are meant to help our patrons of… Read More
Ukuleles are now available to check out
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the ukulele, but wanted to try it before you buy it? Now at Deerfield Public Library, you can! Our newest Discovery Kits are ready for checkout: ukuleles! We kicked off our newest Discovery Kits with a special Ukulele Sing-a-long program in Youth Services last week, and… Read More
