We are almost halfway through Vol. 2 of our popular reading program, Read Without Boundaries! We have explored themes such as mental health, women in history, Illinois history, and LGBTQ stories. If tackling a year-long reading challenge seems too daunting, our Read Without Boundaries Summer Edition is a great opportunity to try out a shorter… Read More
Richard Rothstein, author of “The Color of Law,” on DPL Podcast
This month on the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we’re featuring a recent lecture at the Library by Richard Rothstein, author of The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America. Rothstein’s widely praised book makes clear that the laws and policy decisions passed by local, state, and federal governments actually promoted… Read More
Summer volunteer opportunities for teens at DPL
Do you love the Library? Do you want to be a mentor for younger kids? Do you need community service hours? Stop by the Library anytime after April 1 to pick up an application and return it by 9 p.m. on Monday, May 6! Teens going into 7th grade through the age of 17 are… Read More
Through the Lens of Art Shay, April 13
Through the Lens of Art Shay | Saturday, April 13, 2-3 p.m. As part of our Fight to Integrate Deerfield: 60 Year Reflection series, the Library has been celebrating the life and legacy of one of our most distinguished residents, photographer Art Shay. One of the things I love about Shay’s work is that it… Read More
How to write when life keeps getting in the way, April 9th
How to Write When Everything Goes Wrong | Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m. If you’re a writer, the special time you set aside to write is critical if your goal is to get published. Whether you write in the morning before starting your day, or in the evening after the kids are in bed, what matters… Read More
Molly Page & Masala Sapphire, recent program presenters on the DPL Podcast
On this episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we’re featuring presenters from two of our most popular recent Library programs! First up is Molly Page, author of 100 Things to Do in Chicago Before You Die. She fills us in on some of her favorite things to do in the city, including some hidden… Read More
Professor Moptop presents The Early Beatles
Please join us on Saturday, March 9 at 2 p.m. for a special visit from Professor Moptop from WXRT’s Breakfast with the Beatles. Professor Moptop, or Greg Alexander, will be here to talk about his new book, Professor Moptop’s Textbook Beatles, Volume I: From the Birth of the Band to December 31, 1962. He'll share all that… Read More
Guess the Oscars Contest 2019
This is our favorite time of the year at the Multimedia Desk… award show season! To celebrate the Academy Awards we’re having another ‘Guess the Oscars’ contest this year. Choose who you think will win the Oscar in 10 categories. A winner will be chosen from the entries with the most number of correct answers.… Read More
2019 Guess the Grammys Contest!
Join us for one of our most popular contests of the year! Choose who you think will win the Grammy Award in 11 different categories. A winner will be chosen from the entries with the most number of correct answers. Entries will be accepted until the Library closes at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 8. The Grammy… 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
