Teens

Below are the instructions for April 2024 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Yarn Tube Octopi This month, we’re celebrating Earth Month by having a craft that contains only materials we’re reusing! Staff members at the library came together… Read More

Vote, Vote, Vote in our 11th Annual Tournament of Books! It’s that time of year again: time for the DPL Tournament of Books! In the 11th annual Tournament, you can vote for your favorite picture books, early readers, chapter books, series, comic books, manga, non-fiction, and teen fiction! Will Elephant & Piggie continue to reign… 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 8 through August 4; training sessions will be held between Thursday, May 23 – Thursday, June 6. We will be taking applications from now… Read More

Below are the instructions for March 2024 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Air Rockets Create a rocket powered by your own breath! In your kit you should have - 2 sides of a rocket outline, 1 straw, 1… Read More

Below are the instructions for Feburary 2024 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Chenille Stem Animals Happy February! Stretch your imagination and create an animal using just a few basic materials. Each kit includes: 2 chenille stems 1 popsicle… Read More

Below are the instructions for January 2024 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Yeti for Winter! Are you “yeti” for winter? This abominable snowman craft is and will make the cold, snowy days a bit cuter!  Follow the instructions… Read More

Another year has passed by and it is time to review what Deerfield has been checking out! Here are some of the top titles that have been read, watched, and listened to by our patrons. The following are the 2023 top ten items that have been checked out in select Adult, Teen, and Youth categories.… Read More

Below are the instructions for September 2023 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Chalk Art Happy September! I hope you all are looking forward to fall weather as much as I am. This craft is perfect to do indoors… Read More

Below are the instructions for August 2023 Grab & Go kits! Grab one at our outdoor Creation Station or stop by the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Paper Plate Tennis Hope you all are enjoying summer! This month, PreK-K kids can make tennis rackets with… Read More

Below are the instructions for July 2023 Grab & Go kits! Grab one at our outdoor Creation Station or stop by the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Kids DIY Drawing or Painting Stencils  Color your stencils. 2.  Or pop them out and color them! 3.… Read More