Deerfield Public Library cardholders can check out free and discounted museum passes to a variety of museums and cultural institutions throughout Chicagoland and Illinois. See below the available institutions and services. NOTE: The Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, and other downtown Chicago museums are not included in these programs. Most have free days for Illinois residents. […] Read More

Who’s up for a library adventure? September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, a nationwide initiative that encourages everyone to explore the many benefits of having a library card. Whether you’re a lifelong book lover or someone discovering the joys of reading for the first time, a library card is your gateway to a world of […] Read More

True story: In 1910, the United States was suffering from a meat shortage. In addition, an invasive plant, the water hyacinth, was choking U.S. waterways and hindering transportation. A bold idea was presented to Congress to import hippos from Africa and raise them in the bayous of Louisiana. The Hippos would eat the water hyacinths […] Read More

Lucy Knisley, author, illustrator, and adventure seeker, is now in her late twenties and has a lot to write about. Her memoir, Relish: My Life in the Kitchen, focuses on her adolescent years when all she wanted was to find a way to mix her two passions, drawing and cooking, to create something that would […] Read More

Find out what Illinois has to offer! Take a look at Explore More Illinois through the Deerfield Public Library. All you need is a library card and you have access to special rates and discounts to museums and organizations throughout the state. Similar to our current Museum Adventure Pass program, Explore More Illinois has partnered […] 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 2022 top ten items that have been checked out in select Adult, Teen, and Youth categories. […] Read More

If you are looking to purchase a computer, laptop, or mobile device there are a few questions you should ask yourself before you start. Do you need a laptop or a desktop? Laptops have become more and more popular throughout the years. If you plan to use your computer in many different locations, then a […] Read More

*Written by both Sam from Adult Services and Noreen from Youth Services. Now, more than ever, we are socializing with family and friends virtually in order to spend time together in a safe manner. However, there are only so many things we can talk about. Are you running out of conversation topics, or wishing you knew […] Read More

Summer is here! To celebrate the end of the school year and the warm weather, teens can now get their very own plant kit. Grab & Go kits will be available beginning June 14th while supplies last. You can pick up a kit at a table in the Teen Space or check our green Creation […] Read More

The Emmy Awards are scheduled to take place this year on Sunday, Sept 19. Once again we are having our annual Guess the Emmys Contest. Look for ballot boxes at the Adult Services and Multimedia desks or feel free to enter our online contest. Choose who you think will win the Emmy Award in ten […] Read More