Rosemary Sazonoff Writing Contest -
February 1 - February 29
The Deerfield Library’s 16th Annual Creative Writing Contest welcomes stories, poems, or essays about friendship. The contest honors the memory of Library trustee, community activist, and journalist Rosemary Sazonoff. Young writers in grades 2-8 are encouraged to participate.
Children may submit short, unpublished pieces of creative writing on the theme “What are Friends For?” This theme includes any story from a family or friend, a story from your own life, fiction, etc. We will celebrate all participants at a reception at the Library on Saturday, March 10, 2012 where the winners in each category will be announced, receive their prizes and have a chance to read their entries.
Entry forms are available here.
Like Hunger Games?
Read-Alikes for Middle School
Are you a fan of the Hunger Games series?
Have you already finished Mockingjay and now you're looking for something else to read? Look no further, check out our list of Hunger Games read-alikes!
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While you're there, you can "like" our page to view our posts and stay in the Library loop!
Macy’s Museum Adventure Pass Program
Use your Deerfield Public Library card to check out free admission to museums in the Chicagoland area.
Each museum is contributing 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.
This special opportunity is made possible by a generous contribution from Macy’s, in partnership with the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS).
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.
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
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. This list has recently been updated with cool links such as Mo Willem's Pigeon Presents and the Fact Finder Kids' Corner. Check out the complete list of More Great Web Sites for Kids.