Teen Advisory Board Meetings
Next Meeting: Sunday, March 14th at 3p.m. in the lower level conference room at the Library.
As a Teen Advisory Board member you:
- Talk about books, audiobooks, magazines, video games, movies, and music with other members.
- Come up with programming ideas for Teens at the Library.
- Help create content for the Library's Teen website and blog.
- Help out with Teen programs at the Library.
- Give your input and ideas for the new Teen Space.
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Brainstorm ideas for advertising Teen Services at the Library.
If you are interested in becoming a member just come to our monthly meeting! For questions or more information click here to email the Teen Services Librarian.
To register for Teen Events click on the the
Programs & Classes tab at the top of this page.
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Celebrate Teen Tech Week at the Library!
Sunday, March 7 to Saturday, March 13 |
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Gaming in the Teen SpaceSunday, March 7, 1 p.m.
Grades 9 – 12
High school students can play Wii games like Guitar Hero and Mario Kart on the big screen in the comfort of the Teen space. Sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board.
Make Geeky JewelryThursday, March 11, 4:30 p.m.
Grades 9 –12
Use up-cycled computer parts to make couture jewelry. These one of a kind pieces include easy to make necklaces, rings, and earrings.
Create a Playlist for Your Favorite BookContest opens on Sunday, March 7 and ends Saturday, March 13.
Grades 9 – 12
Using Playlist.com, create a playlist for your favorite book and email it to the Teen Librarian. The Teen Advisory Board will vote on the best playlist and the first place winner will receive a $50 iTunes gift card, second place a $25 iTunes gift card, and third place a $15 iTunes gift card.
How to Create Your Playlist- In 10 Easy Steps
Playlist.com should not be used by persons under the age of 14.
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You will need to create an account with Playlist.com to participate. To do that click here.
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Once you have created an account, stay logged in to create your playlist by clicking on the "Create A Playlist" link at the top of the page.
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Search for songs on Playlist.com using the search box above your playlist.
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When you find a song you want, add it to your list by clicking the plus sign on the song. Preview the song by clicking the play arrow to be sure it's the song you want.
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Your playlists can include songs that are mentioned in your book, but should be a list of songs inspired by the book.
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Once you have finished creating your playlist, click on the link at the top of the page that says "Share Playlist" (you must be logged in to share your list).
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Select the playlist that you want to send
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Click on the "Get the Code" button.
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Then at the top of the box click the email tab and enter the Teen Librarian's email address.
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Don't forget to hit send! You will receive a confirmation email from the Teen Librarian once she has received your playlist link.
High school students only. Limit one entry per person.
If you have any questions email the Teen Librarian, or call the Library at (847) 945-3311.
One Book One Zip Code Events2010 selection: Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
Book Discussions
Thursday, March 18, 7:30 p.m.
Deerfield Public Library
Tuesday, April 13, 7:30 p.m.
Bannockburn Village Hall
Family Book Discussion
Wednesday, April 14, 7 p.m.
Barnes and Noble, Deerfield Square
High school students and their parents are invited to share their perspectives on our One Book selection.
At the Deerfield Public Library:
Rosemary Sazonoff Writing Contest
Monday, February 1 -- Sunday, February 28
Monday, February 1 -- Sunday, February 28
The Library’s 14th Annual Creative Writing Contest welcomes stories, poems, or essays about a moment, an event, or a move on the theme “New Beginnings”.
Movie: Persepolis
Wednesday, February 24, 1 p.m.
Monday, March 8, 6:30 p.m.
Based on her best-selling graphic novel, Marjane Satrapi teamed up with underground comic book artist Vincent Paronnaud to co-direct this animated big-screen adaptation. Rated PG-13 for violent images, sexual references, language and brief drug content.
Movie: Persepolis
Wednesday, February 24, 1 p.m.
Monday, March 8, 6:30 p.m.
Based on her best-selling graphic novel, Marjane Satrapi teamed up with underground comic book artist Vincent Paronnaud to co-direct this animated big-screen adaptation. Rated PG-13 for violent images, sexual references, language and brief drug content.
Movie: The Girl in the Sneakers
Wednesday, March 10, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 10, 1 p.m.
Forbidden by her parents to ever see her boyfriend again, young Tadaie runs away from home to find him, and begins a fascinating journey through the streets of Tehran. Not rated; Farsi with English subtitles.
Superman to Satrapi: Graphic Novels Exposed
Tuesday, March 16, 7 p.m.
Dr. Bill Savage, Senior Lecturer in American Literature at Northwestern University, discusses the history and significance of graphic novels.
Movie: Two Women
Monday, March 22, 6:30 p.m.
Two Women charts the lives of two promising architecture students over the course of the first turbulent years of the Islamic Republic. Not rated; Farsi with English subtitles.
From Graphic Novel to Film: A Discussion of V for Vendetta
Wednesday, March 24, 6 p.m.
Discuss the difference between graphic novels and comic books, the challenges of transferring graphic novels to the screen, the dystopian dynamic and political implications of this novel, and its ground-breaking author Alan Moore. Movie viewing follows the discussion. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation desk