Teens

The 13th annual Tournament of Books is now over. Your champions are…. Picture Books:  The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak won AGAIN! Early Readers: All of the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems, which won in 2024 Chapter Books: Odder by Katherine Applegate was another repeat winner Series: Wings of Fire by Tui Sutherland… Read More

Below are the instructions for the April 2026 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. Please note that there will be NO Grab & Go kits in May, as staff take time to prepare for Summer Reading. Thank you for understanding!   PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE… 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 6 through August 9; training sessions will be held between Friday, May 29 – Wednesday, June 3. We are looking for teens who will… Read More

Below are the instructions for the March 2026 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Instructions for the PreK and K activity can be found in each kit. Note: this kit contains small parts! Make a Rainbow Bookmark! Included in… Read More

Below are the instructions for the February 2026 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Snowboarder Game Each kit includes: 1 paper plate 1 snowboarder 1 popsicle stick You will need: Markers/crayons/paint Scissors and an adult to help Steps: Color… Read More

Happy New Year! Below are the instructions for the January 2026 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Instructions for the Pre K and K activity can be found in each kit! Snowflake Friend Each kit includes: A sheet with… Read More

Below are the instructions for the November 2025 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Paper Plate Owl Each Kit includes: 1 paper plate 1 beak & feet template (orange paper) 2 yellow circles You will need: Markers/crayons Glue or… Read More

Below are the instructions for the July 2025 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Yarn Art     Be as creative as you’d like with this ball of yarn and piece of paper. Create any design that you want or,… Read More

Below are the instructions for the June 2025 Grab & Go kits! Grab one only in the Youth Department at the Library. While supplies last. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS! Rainbow Paper Plate Each kit includes: A half plate with holes punched through the top Cotton balls Streamers Yarn Supplies you'll need: Glue Instructions: Glue… Read More

Get ready to Level Up at Your Library! Our 2025 Summer Reading Program runs from June 7 – August 10 for kids and teens birth through grade 12. Read books, complete fun activities, and earn prizes all summer long — including a chance to win a Nintendo Switch Lite, STEAM subscription boxes, and family museum… Read More