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All the latest book news and reviews from the Deerfield Public Library.
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Library Open House
open house
Interested community members are invited to attend one or more of the Library open houses to learn more about our facility issues and needs, options being studied, and financing alternatives for building improvements. A formal presentation will take place at the beginning of each session. After the presentation, attendees may stay for one-on-one question and answer  and staff-guided "behind the scenes" tours.
 
The same information will be presented at each of the five following sessions. Please register in advance for the one that is most convenient for you:
 

Wednesday, March 3, 9 – 11 a.m.

Thursday, March 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 6, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Tuesday, March 9, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 13, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Juvenile AV Check Out to Change March 1
Recently, parents of juvenile card holders received a letter explaining a revised policy that will permit children (under 18) to check out any DVDs or video games unless their guardian fills out a form restricting their borrowing privileges. Previously, all minors were restricted from borrowing movies or games unless a parent signed a permission slip allowing them to do so. Visit our Loan Policy page to read this policy in full or to download a copy of the Juvenile Video/DVD and Video Game Permission form.
Macy's Museum Passes Are Here!
 
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 North Suburban Library System.

 

Architects' Report and Public Forum
The Library Board, administration, and representatives from the architectural firm PSA-Dewberry discussed the architects’ space needs study at a public form on September 22. A summary of the presentation and the question and answer session are available here.
 
 
Free Consumer Reports and Foreign Language Instruction

Online ResourcesThe Library has just added three more popular databases to its Online Resources.

 

The Library’s subscription to ConsumerReports.org provides users with free online access to one of the most-trusted sources of consumer product recommendations.

 

Consumer Reports Health has reliable, easy-to-use research on health information—from prescription drug alternatives to the best diet plan.

You can use the Mango interactive language learning software to learn one or more of nine languages including Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Mandarin Chinese. ESL courses are available for native Polish and Spanish speakers.

You will need your Deerfield Public Library card number to use the resources from home. Questions? Call the Reference department at 847-580-8933 or email reference@deerfieldlibrary.org.

Catalog Upgrade
The Library's new online catalog is now LIVE! Click on the "My Account  & Catalog"  button on the top of the page to start exploring. Learn more about all that you can do with the Help Center.
What is your library worth to you?
You may already know that your public library is one of the best deals around. Want to prove you're right? Try this Return on Investment (ROI) calculator to see how much each visit to the Deerfield Public Library saves your family.
Live Homework Help!
Available online from 2 to 9 p.m. seven days a week. Students in grades K through 12 can work with trained tutors in Math, Science, History and English. Click Here to learn more about this FREE service from the Library.