We’re back with another virtual escape room! Try our Jurassic Park Virtual Escape Room now. The world-famous Jurassic Park has opened once again, but a dinosaur egg has gone missing. Find it before it hatches! Try the Jurassic Park Virtual Escape Room This escape room was created for kids 8-11 years old, but anyone can… Read More
Star Wars Virtual Escape Room
After the success of our virtual escape room back in the spring, we’re back with another one. Our Star Wars Virtual Escape Room is now available! You are aboard the Death Star with Luke, Leia, and Han Solo. The Death Star has just destroyed Alderaan and now you four need to find out what planet or… Read More
Remote MakerSpace Appointments Now Available
MakerSpace services are available for remote and curbside use by Deerfield Public Library cardholders. You can now submit your projects for our laser engraver, embroidery machines, vinyl cutter, and large format printer using an online form. Our MakerSpace team will then work with you to coordinate dropping off or purchasing materials, remote virtual sessions, and… Read More
Back-to-School Supplies: Library Resources
Back-to-school shopping was always a time of excitement in our home: a fresh box of crayons, brightly colored folders, and a fun backpack made the end of summer better. One vital school supply that can’t be found in any store is your Deerfield Public Library card! More than ever, we hope your family will turn… Read More
Black Lives Matter Resources
Current events have sparked local and global Black Lives Matter protests. While state violence and trauma (and organized resistance to it) are not new, some community members are just beginning to understand and work against racist violence and oppression in the United States of America. Many of our patrons are looking for resources to assist… Read More
Try our Virtual Escape Room: Escape the Magic Tower
We’ve created another virtual activity for our patrons to keep busy during these times. Our Escape Rooms always are a very popular event so we decided to create a Virtual Escape Room for our patrons! We’re calling it Escape the Magic Tower. An evil witch has trapped poor Rapunzel in a tower for years. She… Read More
At-Home Teen Book Bingo (Extended Through May 31)
Update: Extended to May 31! Teens grades 6-12 are welcome to participate in our virtual "At-Home Book Bingo" from April 20-May 31! Stay connected to reading (and the library) and be eligible for prizes for each bingo you get. Choose a book that matches the description of an open bingo square. Once you're done reading, cross… Read More
Virtual Resources: Teen Edition
If you’re a teen I know you’re currently practicing some online schooling, but whether you want to enhance some of that studying or just need a distraction for a moment, check out the below links for suggestions. Hang in there with these recommendations for educational and creative ways to stay busy. We hope you stay… Read More
New Genealogy and History Resources: Fold3 and Newspapers.com
Are you knee-deep in genealogy? Do you have a passion for history and rabbit trails? If you answered yes to either of these, then Deerfield Library is ready to assist you with two new databases! Fold3 Our new database Fold3 is designed with the genealogist in mind. This database is focused primarily on military genealogy.… Read More
NEW! Teen/Adult Book Discussion on Little Women
Greta Gerwig’s Oscar-nominated film adaptation of Little Women has inspired lots of dialogue about Louisa May Alcott’s famed story. Now is your chance to join in on these conversations at the Library! On Wednesday, February 26 from 7-8 p.m. the Library will host its first-ever Teen/Adult book discussion. The program will include engrossing questions about… Read More