Set in Seattle in a houseboat community, Sarah Jio’s Morning Glory focuses on Ada Santorini, a recent transplant from New York City who is trying to find peace after losing her husband and young daughter in a tragic accident. Shortly after arriving on Boat Street, Ada learns that her new residence has a mysterious past.… 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
Genealogy: Digging Up Your Roots
If you’re anything like me, history has always fascinated you. And I’ve found that there’s no better way to put history into context than to find out what your ancestors were up to! Genealogy, the study of family history, is a fun way to delve into the past and learn more about where you come… Read More
Read of the Week: The Cuckoo’s Calling
By now, most people are aware that “Robert Galbraith” is J.K. Rowling, but this book does not need a famous name attached to it in order to prove its worth: it does that all on its own! The Cuckoo’s Calling is the first in a series of detective novels that follow Cormoran Strike, a private… Read More
Local Author Fair at DPL this Saturday!
Our Local Author Fair* this Saturday, June 20 from 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. is an opportunity for the Library to nurture writing and foster local talent within Deerfield and its surrounding communities. It’s also a chance for our community to meet and support local authors and vice versa. Come mix and mingle with the following… Read More
Summer Travels? The Apps You Need Before You Leave!
The summer travel season is finally upon us! Whether you have plans for a family-fun road trip or an amazing European getaway (with the euro’s recent decline, now’s the perfect time!), there are plenty of great travel apps out there to help make your vacation even better. The view of Mount Vesuvius from our kitchen… Read More
Check Out the Deerfield Public Library App!
Are you having trouble keeping track of what items are checked out to your account? Do you need help keeping track of due dates? Are you on the go and then suddenly remember that you need to renew a book that’s due? Good news! The Deerfield Public Library has a smartphone app to make managing… Read More
Beat the Summertime Blues @ DPL
"I’m bored!" "There’s nothing to do-o-o-o-o!" Have you ever heard these words come out of your child’s mouth? Join the club! Summer vacation is a wonderful time due to the freedom from the structure of the school year, but at the same time, it’s difficult because of, well, the freedom from the structure of the… Read More
Library Closed: Tuesday, June 2 & Wednesday, June 3
The Deerfield Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, June 2 and Wednesday, June 3 for replacement of the building’s major electrical panel. It is anticipated that there will be full access to the Library’s website, catalog, and downloadable books, movies, and music. The book drops will be open, although Library materials will NOT be… Read More
Farewell Reception for Director Mary Pergander
The Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees and Staff hope you’ll join us at the community open house celebration for Library Director Mary Pergander. The event will take place at the Library on Thursday, May 21, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Library Board President Ron Simon shared these thoughts in the Library’s Browsing newsletter: Back on June 16,… Read More
