In our second session of Project Granny Square with Lucie Sinkler, owner of CloseKnit Yarn Store in Evanston, IL, you will learn how to finish off the granny squares you created, getting rid of the loose strings, and then how to connect the granny squares to each other. Check out the tutorial video below and follow along with […] Read More
“Pet Sounds” Music Discussion
Please join us on Wednesday, October 14th at 7 p.m. for our Fall Music Discussion (registration required). We’ll be listening to and talking about one of the great albums of all time: The Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds”. The story of “Pet Sounds” is a fascinating one. We’ll talk about Brian Wilson’s state of mind, Phil […] Read More
Who are the greatest drummers of all time?
For years, libraries have hosted book discussions. We wanted to take that a step further. When we reopened in June of 2013 in our new building, we started having music discussions at the Library. We have the discussions four times a year, once each quarter. Usually when we do them we concentrate on a single CD or album, […] Read More
In Honor of Jewish American Heritage Month
“Shortly after my father died, his brother, my uncle, gave me a photograph and for the first time in my life I learned that I had family that had perished during the Holocaust. …the man in the center, who was obviously the father, looked just like my father, my grandfather, and to be truthful, I […] Read More
What’s RIGHT with this picture?
What’s Right With This Picture? From the perspective of a parent (x3) and library associate, my answer is… “EVERYTHING”. Just look at that dad, would you! And look at that baby…so engaged! I love how Dad is on baby’s level, how they’re lying on their backs snuggling together, how baby’s leg is intertwined with Dad’s […] Read More
Making Sense of Your Electric Bill
Every month when I get my electric bill, I do two things: First, check how much I owe and second, try and figure out why I owe so much! If you’ve looked at your electric bill lately (and I recommend that you do), you’ll notice a lot of information that doesn’t really tell us anything […] Read More
“Paris Street;Rainy Day”:Transformation of an Impressionist Icon
Lately, I find that when I read, see or hear about something interesting, I’ve gotten into the habit of wondering whether or not it would make for a great program at the Library. Such was the case recently when I received an email from the Chicago Art Institute announcing an upcoming lecture on the restoration […] Read More
Come One, Come All to the Preschool Fair!
On January 27, from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m., the Deerfield Public Library is thrilled to host its first-annual Preschool and Early Childhood Fair. The Deerfield community is fortunate to have numerous preschools, day care centers, and early childhood enrichment programs. Many of those organizations will host information tables at our Fair. You are welcome to […] Read More
DPL’s Top Circulating Multimedia Items of 2015!
Something we like to do at the Deerfield Public Library is run the stats at the end of the year and see which items circulated the most. We like to think of it as the most popular picks of the people of Deerfield! Here are some lists of the the top circulating items in Multimedia […] Read More
Comics on Hoopla!
Love reading comics or manga on the go? Check out Hoopla, where issues of series are always available. Hoopla has Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse comics among other great publishers. They’ve got everything from classic graphic novels to some of the newest issues available – all for free with your library card! Here are some […] Read More
