On this month’s episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, I’m proud to share our interview with Howard Reich, author most recently of The Art of Inventing Hope: Intimate Conversations with Elie Wiesel. The book recounts Reich’s four years of friendship and conversation with Wiesel, the great author, humanitarian, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and Holocaust […] Read More

Are you on the hold list for Deerfield resident Lisa Barr’s steamy read, The Unbreakables? We can hardly keep it on the shelves, but wait no longer for a copy of your own; we’re very excited to announce that Lisa will be here on September 21 for the Local Author Fair! On September 21, from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 […] Read More

The gorgeously illustrated picture book, When Aidan Became a Brother, is about understanding and appreciating oneself and making space for others to feel unconditional love and support.  “When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl.” He hated the sound of his name and he would “accidentally-on-purpose” rip and stain his clothes. Not everybody […] Read More

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! Read More

This month, the Tween Grab and Go craft is making bracelets with the art of Kumihimo. Kumihimo is a traditional Japanese weaving technique that creates braids and cords. While there are a multitude of ways to make a bracelet, this will show you one basic way! In your kits, you have 3 different colors of […] Read More

In this episode of the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we had the great pleasure of talking to photographer and writer Art Shay. Shay’s work has appeared in LIFE, Time, Sports Illustrated, and many other publications. Our conversation is full of first-hand accounts of some of the most famous people and events of the 20th century. […] Read More

If you like Stephen King, check out these other titles from our catalog: Weaveworld by Clive Barker Out of Body by Thomas Baum Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury The Brief History of the Dead by Kevin Brockmeier Lost Boys by Orson Scott Card The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton The Stolen Child by Keith Donohue My Soul to Keep by […] Read More

Absolutely Almost from Lisa Graff, author of National Book Award nominee Tangle of Knots, is the quintessential summer read for upper elementary students and their parents and teachers. After struggling academically during the last school year, Albie is starting fifth grade at a new school. His best friend, Erlan, is constantly busy since his family’s […] Read More

According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of “antihero” is “a main character in a book, play, movie, etc., who does not have the usual good qualities that are expected in a hero”. We’ve seen these characters over and over in literature, film, and television — Lisbeth Salander, Jack Reacher, and Dexter Morgan to name a few. […] Read More

On September 15, Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off and will go until October 15. Are you looking for book suggestions or activities to do with your children? Well, look no further! We also have a display in the Youth Department at the library. Stop by and check it out! Picture Books: ¡Vamos!: Let’s Go Eat  […] Read More