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Rosemary Sazonoff Writing Contest

The Library’s 14th Annual Creative Writing Contest for adults and children takes place from Monday, February 1 – Sunday, February 28. This year's theme "New Beginnings" was inspired by the "One Book, One Zip Code" title Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi. The contest honors the memory of Library trustee, community activist, and journalist Rosemary Sazonoff.

Was there a defining moment in your life that marked a new beginning? Children in grades 2 – 8 may enter this year’s writing contest with a story, poem, or essay on the theme “New Beginnings.” First place winners in each age category will receive a prize. To be eligible, please turn in your submission by Sunday, February 28. Download Youth Form.

Levels for Early Readers
The Youth Services department provides an easier way to find books for your young reader. Early Reader books are now organized into 5 levels covering a range of language and content to better support your child's literacy development: Phonics, Pre-Emergent, Emergent, Early Fluent, and Fluent. 
 
Check out this pamphlet on our early readers for more information.
 
 
Macy’s Museum Adventure Pass Program
Your pass to many great adventures is already in your hands! Beginning September 1st, Deerfield Public Library card holders can receive free admission to 17 exciting museums and cultural institutions in the Chicagoland area.

 

Each museum is contributing four weekly passes, for up to four free admissions. These passes are available on a first come, first served basis. Please visit the Youth Services or Adult Reference desks at the Library to check on availability of passes for the museum of your choice.

 

All you need to take part in these learning adventures is a valid library card. Note: You can only check out passes from your home library.

 

This special opportunity is made possible by a generous contribution from Macy’s, in partnership with the North Suburban Library System.
 
The following is a list of the participating museums:
 
Air Classics Museum of Air and Space
Arlington Heights Museum
Bronzeville Children’s Museum  
Cantigny Park Museum
Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicago Zoological Society (Brookfield Zoo)
Children's Museum in Oak Lawn

Cuneo Museum and Gardens

Elgin Public Museum

Graue Mill and Musuem

Hellenic Museum

KidsWork Children’s Museum

Kohl Children’s Museum

Lake County Discovery Museum  
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
Morton Arboretum
Oriental Museum  
St. Charles Heritage Museum

Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grade A! Librarian-approved web guides for School Projects
 
Librarian-approved web guides for general reference and writing citations, as well as access to subscription databases for homework. These resources are appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students. Click Here
Childrens' Programs
 
The Deerfield Public Library presents educational and entertaining programs for children and families throughout the year.
 
Click here for more information about Library Programs.
Best of the Web for Children
The children's librarians have selected their favorite web resources for kids and gathered them together in one place for your convenience. These resources include websites that offer games and educational activities, book reviews, author websites and much more! 
 
Check out Tumble Books.  Tumble Books is a fun way to read e-books, or play puzzles and games based on your favorite stories. (May require your library card to access from home.)
 
Take a look at our Recommended Reads page with great links to recommended reading and award-winner lists.   
 
Follow this link to lots of websites with fun and interactive games.

For additional websites with activities for children take a look at the ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) Great Web Sites for Kids page.