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�One of the areas the Library
would like to focus on in the
next three years of our
Strategic Plan is bolstering our
community partnerships.
Library staff recognized that
we could better serve our
community by enhancing our
outreach to adults with
intellectual, cognitive, and
developmental disabilities, and
their families. Many services
exist for children with develop
mental disabilities, however,
after high school, services and
opportunities are greatly
reduced. In 2016, Libraiy staff
began to provide computer
training for members of the
We’re excited to announce
the launch of the Deerfield
Public Library Podcast. We’ll
be releasing monthly episodes
featuring conversations with
dynamic Deerfield leaders,
including business owners,
elected officials, artists,
educators, volunteers, and
more! We’ll also fill you in on
some library news and share a
quick review of a favorite book
or movie.
visitors to Deerfield, such as
New York Times best-selling
author Mary Kubica. See
page 3 for details on Kubica’s
upcoming visit to the
In our premier episode,
Deerfield Public Library.
Deerfield Mayor Harriet
Rosenthal discusses her path
We like to deliver information
from community volunteer
in the most convenient way
to the Mayor’s seat and what
possible, and it is just a click
makes herjob particularly
or two away. You can find the
fulfilling. She also offers advice DPL podcast under “Featured
to teens interested in getting
Services” on the front of the
involved in political work.
Library website, or bookmark
deerfieldlibrary.org/
We have an exciting group
podcast.
It is also available
lined up for our first sessions
on illines, Stitcher, and
in the recording studio,
Google
Play.
including DBR Chamber of
Commerce Executive
New to podcasts? You can
Director Vicki Street, Deputy
listen on your computer or
Fire Chief Ray Larson, and
mobile device, and can stream
State Senator Julie Morrison.
or download. If you need help
When the opportunity arises,
getting familiar with podcasts,
we will also dialogue with
please feel free to stop at our
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Center for Enriched Living,
during the food drives. This will
both at the Center and the
tie-in with the DPS109 One
Library. We also recently began Book, One District initiative.
work with the Deerfield
The students are reading
Coalition, a community
Crenshaw, by Kathryn
organization dedicated to
Applegate, which frames the
serving families and people
challenges of homelessness. On
with disabilities. They have
March 1, our Youth Services
been a valuable resource in the staff will lead a special program
development of our new series, for DPS109 families with a
PLACE (Public Libraiy Access
Crenshaw book chat and other
and Community for Everyone). fun activites.
These quarterly programs are
Finally, the Libraiy has
specifically geared towards our developed new programs in
adults with disabilities and
conjunction with the Deerfield
their caregivers.
Park District. One of our staff
In March, the Library will host members, who is also a
our 4th annual food drive for
certified personal trainer, has
the West Deerfield Township
partnered with the Sachs
Food Pantiy. The Food Pantiy
Recreation Center staff to
serves over 250 township
share programs at both our
residents each month who find facilities. The Libraiy offers a
themselves in need, either on a wealth of information in print
long-term or temporary basis.
and online on exercise, health,
Our community has very
and nutrition that can guide
generously filled up our lobby
people to a healthier lifestyle.
shopping cart many times over Look for upcoming Brains &
Brawn programs.
Amy Falasz-Peterson
Library Director
DEERFIELD
PUBLIC
LIBRARY
PODCAST
information desk downstairs
for help, or schedule a oneon-one tech session with a
librarian (details on p. 6).
�Please register in advance at the Library, by phone at 847-945-3311 or at
www.deerfieldlihrary.org. Registration opens Wednesday, February 15.
Adult Programs
AUTHOR VISIT Many Kubica
Thursday, April 13, 7:00-8:30pm
The New York Times best-selling author will
discuss the writing process, how she got into
writing, and will read an excerpt from her
latest thriller, Don’t You Cry. Books will be
available for purchase and signing after
the presentation. 0
Booh and Film
Discussions
Copies ofthe books will be available at
the self-service holds shelfa month before
the discussion. Drop-in.
Thursday Book Biscossioos
Books with o Twist
Program will be held at Boston Blackies,
405Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield. Attendees
are welcome to orderfood and drinks off
the menu to enjoy during the discussion.
Forfall enjoyment ofthis discussion, it
is recommended that attendees have read
the book. Drop-in.
The Children Act
by Ian McEwan
The Rent Collector
by Steve Camron Wright
Thursday, March 9,10:30-11:30am
A High Court judge is called on to
determine the fate of a minor refusing
life-saving treatment for religious reasons.
Her path to judgment will cause longburied feelings about her own life to
surface, and her fateful decision will
result in far-reaching consequences.
Monday, March 27, 7:30-8:30m
Sang Ly struggles to survive by picking
through garbage in Cambodia’s largest
municipal dump. Under threat of eviction
by an embittered old drunk who is charged
with collecting rents from the poor of
Stung Meanchey, Sang Ly embarks on a
desperate journey to save her ailing son
from a life of ignorance and poverty.
Someone by Alice McDermott
Thursday, April 13,10:30-11:30am
From National Book Award Winner Alice
McDermott, the story of an Irish-American,
Brooklyn-born woman’s life, her family,
neighborhood, daily trials and triumphs
from childhood to old age.
The Rent Collector by Steve
Camron Wright
Thursday, May 11,10:30-11:30am
See book description in “Books with a
IWist” on March 27.
On Such a Full Sea
by Chang-rae Lee
Monday, May 22, 7:30-8:30pm
In a future, long-declining America,
society is strictly stratified by class.
Long-abandoned urban neighborhoods
have been repurposed as high-walled,
self-contained labor colonies. The
members of the labor class find identify in
their work to provide pristine produce and
fish to the elite villages that ring the labor
settlement. Fan, a female fish-tank diver,
embarks on what becomes a legendary
quest to find the man she loves when he
mysteriously disappears.
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mregistraMon required
Tuesday ‘New Movie’ Night
March 14,28, April 11,25, May 9, 23
TUESDAY FILMS BEGIN AT 6:30pm
Come to the Library for New Movie Night
on select Tuesdays and preview the hot
new release of the week. As we get closer
to each date, you can check our website
or ask at the Media desk for a listing of
upcoming showings.
Spring Movie Discussion
Series—
THURSDAY FILMS BEGIN AT 1:00pm
We’ll watch and discuss three films that
received Academy Awards Best Picture
nominations, and it is veiy likely that one
of these films will win the Oscar. There
will be a brief discussion before each
movie.
Thursday, March 9, Moonlight,
Rated R, 111 minutes
Thursday, April 20, Manchester by the Sea,
Rated R, 137 minutes
Thursday, May 18, La La Land,
Rated PG-13,128 minutes
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�Adult Programs
Please register in advance at the Library, by phone at 847-945-3311 or at
www.deerfieldlibrary.org. Registration opens Wednesday, February 15.
Thinks and Drinks Trivia
*TWO DATES*
Wednesday March 8, 7:30-9:00pm
Wednesday May 10, 7:30-9:00pm
@Deerfield GolfChib, 1201 Saunders Rd.,
Adults Only
Think you know it all?
Prove it! The library is host_ ^8 another evening of its
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popular trivia night at the
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groups of up to 4 people
and test your knowledge
of trivia. Refreshments will be served and
prizes will be awarded to the biggest
know-it-alls! Register in advance with
Adult Services. ©
Foods That Heal: Understanding
the Anti-inflammatory Diet
Wednesday March 15, 7:00-8:00pm
Chronic inflammation in the body may
lead to various health problems. Regis
tered dietician Eileen Hourihan McCarthy
will discuss the health benefits of an
anti-inflammatory diet, and how to incor
porate these types of foods into your daily
meals. Plenty of handouts and time
for questions. ©
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Pinched Paintings:
Famous Art Heists in History
Thursday, March 23, 7:00-8:00pm
Learn about notorious international art
heists, including the Mona Lisa in the
Louvre, and the largest museum theft in
American history! Art historian Dr.
Michelle Mishur will discuss history’s
most infamous heists, both solved and
unsolved. ©
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Celebrate Women's History Month
America’s First (Secret) Female President
Saturday, March 18, 1:30-3:00pm
Author William Hazelgrove will discuss his
newest book, Madam President: The Secret
Presidency ofEdith Wilson. This is the true
stoiy of First Lady Edith Wilson, who became
the acting President of the United States in
1919 after President Woodrow Wilson suffered
a paralyzing stroke. Mrs. Wilson had little
formal education and had only been married
to President Wilson for four years, when, in
the tenuous peace following the end of World
War I, Mrs. Wilson assumed the authority of
the office of the president for 17 months. One
senator described her as “the Presidentress
who had fulfilled the dream of suffragettes by
changing her title from First Lady to Acting
First Man.” Books and signing available. ©
Modern Board Games
Saturdays, March 25, April 29, May 27, 3:00-4:30pm
Each month we’ll feature a different game to learn, play, and enjoy. Ages 8 and up,
under 13 must be accompanied by an adult ©
Escape From the Temple: March 25
Ticket to Ride: April 29
Pandemic: May 27
Want to take a Boardgame home? Seepage 6
Making Mainbocher: The First American Couturier
Tuesday, April 4, 7:00-8:30pm
Petra Slinkard, curator of
costumes at the Chicago
History Museum, will
share the story of Chi
cagoan Main Rousseau
Bocher (1890-1971), one
of the last of the import
ant couturiers of the 20th
century. Learn about this rarely mentioned
designer, who was raised in a modest home on the city’s West Side, and how he went
on to establish a fashion empire dressing a generation of A-listers, including royalty,
Hollywood icons, and the social elite. Making Mainbocher I The First American
Couturier, is currently on view at the Chicago History Museum through August 22,2017.
Co-sponsored by the Deerfield Area Historical Society ©
�Adult Programs
Please register in advance at the Library, by phene at 847-945-3311 or at
www.deerfieldlibrary.org. Registration opens Wednesday, February 15.
PLACE Program: Read, Discuss, Create!
Saturday April 15, 1:00-3:00pm
PLACE (Public Library Access and Community for Everyone) programs welcome adults
with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as their parents and caregivers.
If you love books and art, this program is for you! Join us for an afternoon of reading,
conversation, and crafts, with this literature-centered program. It will include a short
book reading, discussion, and a craft inspired by the book. Light refreshments will be
served. Please register in advance. 0
See page 6 for information on new community-organized events that PLACE attendees
might enjoy.
MUSIC DISCUSSION:
Taylor Swift’s Red
Saturday, April 8, 1:00-2:30pm
Ihylor Swift has become one of the
biggest stars in music over the past
decade. We’ll listen to and discuss all of
the tracks on her album Red. With Taylor
Swift, there’s an interesting story behind
every song. Released in 2012, many critics
considerRed to be her best album. Join
us for what should be a fascinating
discussion. 0
Curious About Medical
Marijuana?
10 Steps to a Smarter
Tax Return
Saturday April 29,10:00-11:30am
You just filed your taxes. What can you
do now to prepare for next year? Learn
to make smart choices about when and
how you save for retirement or college,
use employer benefits, pay taxes on your
investments, and much more. 0
Fundamentals of
Legacy Writing
Wine
Chocolate
Thursday, April 20, 7:00-8:30pm
Chocolatier Kevin Roblee will explain the
finer attributes of chocolate and wine
pairings as an art form. Rich chocolates
from around the globe will be served,
each paired with a wine expertly selected
to complement and enhance the flavor
attributes. You will learn how to develop
your own unique palette to sense new
flavors and notes. Must be 21 or over to
attend. ©
Saturday May 6, 10:00am-12:00pm
In this workshop,
author Sara Connell will
teach the techniques
to make personal and
family stories read like
page-turning fiction,
write stories while
respecting the people
in them, and use writing prompts to
outline a beginning, middle and end
of your story. Open to writers of
all levels. 0
Wednesday May 10, 7:00-8:00pm
Medical cannabis, aka medical mari
juana, is now available in Illinois. Find
out what this means for you, how safe it
is, and how a patient can obtain it. Join
Kirsten Velasco, Patient Advocate for
Illinois Women in Cannabis (NFP), as
she addresses the science, biology,
laws, application process, and patient
experience. Q&A to follow. 0
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�Adult Programs
Tech Connections
Library One-on One
Learn technology and software
basics by signing up for a
one-on-one. Our experts can
instruct on a wide range of
topics, including:
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Mobile Devices
eBooks & eAudiobooks
Google Apps
Microsoft Office
Contact Anne Jamieson at
847.580.8931 to setup a
one hour appointment with a
librarian. Be sure to include
your name, how to reach you,
and what you want to learn.
Deerfield Coalition @
the Library: New community
programs or
f adults and their caregivers
The Library is working in collaboration
with the Deerfield Coalition, a local
non-profit organization, to expand Library
resources for adults with intellectual,
cognitive, and developmental disabilities,
and their families.
In addition to the Library’s new PLACE
series (details for April 15 program on
p. 5), the Deerfield Coalition is organizing
and hosting monthly programs for the
community, some of which will be held at
the Library. Upcoming programs include:
March 6: Arts & Crafts
May 5: Bingo
May 12: Special Needs Planning
For more details and to register in
advance, visit the Deerfield Coalition
website, deerfieldcoalition.com.
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Please register in advance at the Library, by phone at 847-945-3311 or at
www.deerjieldlibrary.org. Registration opens Wednesday, February 15.
Note-Taking Apps
Coding with Scratch
Tuesday March 7, 10:00-11:00am
Built-in apps on smartphones and down
loadable ones like Evernote can help
you organize your life. Learn about the
different ways you can use these apps to
keep track of everything from groceries to
reading lists. ©
Thursday, April 6, 7:00-8:00pm
Scratch is a free tool developed by the
MIT Media lab as a stepping stone into
the world of computer programming. We’ll
learn the basics of using Scratch and
create a project together. Q
Intro to Windows 10
Thursday, April 27, 7:00-8:00pm
Learn how to start your own podcast from
planning and recording, to getting it listed
in iTunes, Stitcher, and more. This class
will cover different options for computer
software and online services, recording
technology, and tips to keep your new
listeners coming back for more. ©
Thursday March 16, 7:00-8:00pm
Learn the basics of the Windows 10
operation system, and the differences and
similarities between Windows 10 and some
of the previous versions. ©
How to Back Up Your Computer
Thursday March 30, 7:00-8:00pm
Have you ever lost a digital photo, music
file, or important document that you
thought was safely saved to your com
puter? Come learn how to back up your
important computer data and never lose a
file again. ©
Take an Adult Board
Game Home
The fun never ends at the Library! We are
excited to introduce adult board games
into our circulating collection. You can
browse our collection of board games
located near the Media desk. Deerfield
Public Library cardholders will be able to
check out up to two games at a time. Our
current games include:
• Carcassonne
• Catan
• Pandemic
• Ticket to Ride
• Ticket to Ride Europe
• Race for the Galaxy
How to Start Your Podcast
Clean Up to Speed Up
Your Computer
Thursday, May 11, 7:00-8:00pm
Is your computer running slow? Notice
programs you don’t remember installing?
Learn how to remove programs, manage
the space on your computer, and find and
delete files you’re not using to get your
machine running more smoothly and
efficiently. ©
These are modem, award-winning board
games from all over the world. Some
are very strategic and require focus and
thoughtful planning. Others are more
casual and luck-based, very easy to learn
and a unique experience every time you
play. There are even co-operative games
that will have everyone working together
to save the world from certain doom. And
all of them are fun and exciting!
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Please register in advance at the Library, online at deerfieldlibraryorg under
“Programs”, or by calling 847-580-8962. Registration begins Wednesday, February 15.
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Calling all S.TA.R Volunteers!
• Then volunteers grades 7-12 are
needed for the Library’s upcoming
Summer Reading Program! Volunteers
assist with signing participants up
for the Reading Program, handing
out prizes, and putting together
goody bags.
• Interested in being a Big Buddy?
Volunteers in our Book Buddies
program will be matched with young
readers and meet once a week for six
weeks to read aloud together, play
games, make crafts, and have fun!
Grades 6 and up
Looking for ways to be seen and heard
at the Libraiy? As a TAB member you
can help Nina, the Teen Librarian, plan
programs, create content for our web
site, and keep the Teen Space awesome!
There are plenty of snacks and drinks
for all AND any hours you contribute to
TAB meetings and programs count as
volunteer service in the community.
Crafternoons in the '
Teen Space
Upcoming meetings, Tuesdays @
5:00pm: March 14, April 4, May 9
For more information contact Nina
Michael at nmichael@deerfieldlibraiy.org.
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Grades 6 and up
Stop by the Teen Space (or online)
starting in February to vote for your
fav book. See page 8 for details.
Iron Chef Teen
Wednesday, April 5, 6:30-8:00pm
Grades 6-12
Whose cuisine will reign supreme?
Test your culinary craftiness in a
competition filled with... interesting
ingredients. Using teamwork and a
“surprise ingredient” you’ll have an hour
and a half to wow us with a dish and
walk away with an awesome prize!
Please let us know in advance
about anyfood allergies or dietary
restrictions. 0
Monday, March 20, 6:30-8:00pm
Grades 6-12
Watch The 5th Wave
by Rick Yancey come
alive on the big screen.
. Popcorn and drinks will
! be provided, and a copy
I of the book will be
1 raffled off to one lucky
H winner. 0
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Meeting
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Makey-Makey Madness
Monday, March 6, 6:30-8:00pm
Grades 6-12
Celebrate Teen Tech Week at the Library
with our Makey-Makey kits! We’ll
experiment our hearts out and do really
cool things using everyday household
objects, including playing Pacman with
a pencil drawn joystick, sending online
messages through an alphabet soup
made keyboard, and much more. 0
Page to Screen Movie Night
• You can be a Summer Reading volun
teer or a Big Buddy or both! Pick up
an application at the Youth Services
desk April 1 to May 1.
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NOTE: For Teen programs, Grades 6-12 are welcome. Exceptions are noted, so
please read each description carefully!
Throughout the month ofApril
Grades 6-12
In celebration of National Poetiy Month,
April 17 is “Poem in your Pocket Day.”
Stop by the Teen Space anytime in April
to make your own pocket poetry so you’ll
be ready to share your words throughout
the month.
Money Smart Teens
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Throughout the month ofApril
Grades 6-12
April 22-29 is annual Money Smart Week.
Keep an eye out for available resources in
the Then section of our website through
out the month ofApril, including tips for
budgeting as a Teen, saving for college
and other expenses, and fun trivia to get
your brain in gear.
Pizza and Paperbacks
Monday, April 24, 7:00-8:00pm
Grades 6-12
Join Nina, the Teen
Librarian, for a
ufdiscussion of Ugly by wjL
Robert Hoge, while
munchin’ on some MB
pizza Please register in advance, as
free copies of the
book will be given
to participants to keep. 0
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Have a Spa-tacular Day!
Tuesday May 23, 5:30-6:30pm
Grades 6-12
As the school year winds down, treat
yourself to relaxing and creative DIY
spa creations! Learn how to mix your
own batch of spa supplies, including fun
candle and soap pairings, sleepy time
eye masks (perfect after a night of exam
cramming), bath bombs, hair chalk and
more. 0
Anime May-nia
Wednesday May 31, 4:30-5:30pm
Grades 6-12
Join Nina, the Teen Librarian, for
the Libraiy’s Anime and Manga Club
meeting! We’ll watch our favorite Anime,
create our own art and comics, and treat
ourselves to Japanese snacks. There will
also be a Manga and Pocky giveaway! 0
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�Children’s Programs
rt R All children’s activities, except those designated as “drop-in”, require registration.
w Please register in advance in person, online at deerfieldlibrary.org under “Programs”,
or by calling 847-580-8962. Registration for all of the programs listed here begins on
Wednesday, February 15.
Drop-In Activities
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Drop-in Storytime
Family Friendly programs with multi-age appeal and group registration option
In addition to specific programs offered for children with special needs, we are also
happy to make reasonable accommodations so that your child can participate in all our
programs. For more information about programs and services for children with special
needs, please contact Julia Frederick atjfrederick@deerfieldlibrary.org.
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Round of32: February 21 - 28
Round of 16: March 1 - 7
Round of 8: March 8 -14
Round of 4: March 15 - 21
Championship Game:
March 22 - April 4
Winning titles announced on April 5.
Deerfield Public Library is pleased
to announce our 4th annual Tbumament of Books! Starting February 21,
stop by Youth Services or go online
(www.deerfieldlibrary.org) to vote
for your favorite teen titles, chapter
books, graphic novels, picture books,
and early readers. Will your favorite
make it to the championship game?
Can we beat our record and reach
7,000 votes? Vote early! Vote often!
Minecrafternoon
Mondays at 4:30-5:30pm
Grades 1-3: March 13, April 24
Grades 4-6: April 3, May 15
Join us in the Library’s Computer Lab
for Minecraft club. Let your imagination
run wild with other Minecraft fans as
you create and show off your own unique
world! ©
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Wednesdays at 10:30am OR 1:00pm
March 15, 22; April 5, 12, 19, 26
Children with an adult
Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays
in this drop-in storytime for all ages.
Family Time
One Book. One District.
Many Readers. Together!
Saturdays at 10:00am
March 4 - May 27
Children with an adult
Come to the Youth Program Room for
a drop-in storytime the whole family
will enjoy!
Crenshaw Chat and Create
Drop-in Craft
Wednesday, March 1, 7:00-8:30pm
For DPS 109families
The Deerfield Public Library is pleased
to partner with DPS 109 in its first-ever
One Book, One District initiative to bring
many readers together! If your family
loved reading Crenshaw, join us to chat
about the book and participate in fun
activities. The book chat will start at
7:30pm, and activities will be available
anytime during this event. © Fp
LEGO Club
Astronomy Under the
Deerfield Lights ^
Monday, March 6, 6:30-9:00pm
All Ages
Travel to the moon as Lake County
Astronomical Society members offer
telescopes and viewing guidance in
Jewett Park, where participants can see
the Moon’s mountains and craters and
other planets of our solar system. No
registration required, ff
Candy Chemistry
Saturday, March 11,11:00-11:45am
Grades K-4
Candy is for more than snacking! Come
meet Science Dad and Science Son to
explore some sweet ways to use candy to
learn more about chemistry, math, and
the world around you. ©
Monday, March 13 - Sunday, March 19
Monday, April 10 - Saturday, April 15
Monday, May 15 - Sunday, May 21
Children with an adult
Stop by the Youth Services
Department to make a fun craft!
Sunday, March 26, 2:30-3:30pm
Wednesday, March 29, 3:30-5:30pm
Wednesday, April 19, 4:30-5:30pm
Sunday, April 30, 2:30-3:30pm
Sunday, May 21, 2:30-3:30pm
Wednesday, May 24, 4:30-5:30pm
All Ages
Join us for an hour of building and
show off your creativi
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Club! Build your own
follow the monthly challenge. Q
Wacky Wednesdays
Wednesdays at 3:30-5:30 pm
March 15, April 12, May 10
Ages 9-12
Drop in and hang out! Make
marvelous Minecraft-themed
masterpieces, challenge each other
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Wednesday, February 15.
Bristlebot Battle
Tuesday March 14, 5:00-6:00pm
Grades 5-8
Come build and battle with robots you’ll
build out of toothbrush heads and micro
motors! ©
Histories for Kids:
Lewis & Clark
Monday, April 17, 4:30-5:15pm
Grades 2-8
'fravel back in time and meet Meriwether
Lewis, member of the Corps of Discovery
Expedition! Presented by Histories for
Kids, Lewis will explain how our country
expanded west from the Mississippi River.
Come and discover what these explorers
were hoping to find! ©
Sylvan LEGO Robotics
K-9 Reading Buddies
of the North Shore
Monday, March 20, 6:00-7:00pm
Grades 1-5
Our furry, four-legged friends are back!
Register children for a 15-minute slot
to read to a trained therapy dog. Please
register in person at the Youth Services
Desk or by calling 847-580-8962. ©
Tuesday, April 18
Grades K-2: 5:00-6:00pm
Grades 3-6: 6:00-7:00pm
Join Sylvan Learning for a session on how
to build and program LEGO® robots - all
while making friends, developing new
skills, and having a blast with STEM! ©
Jedi Training Academy
Thursday, May 4, 7:00-8:00pm
Ages 7-12, with an adult
Calling all Padawans and Rebels! Your
Star Wars skill and knowledge will be put
to the test in the Jedi Training Academy.
Explore the Star Wars universe through
games, crafts and a fun trivia contest!
May the Fourth be with you! ©
FREE COMIC
BOOK pmt
Saturday, May 6, All day
Join us for a celebration
of Free Comic Book Day!
FCBD is an annual event when
major publishers release special
issues of comics that are given away for
free at comic book stores and libraries
across North America. Visit the Youth
Services Department to join in the
celebration of comics; answer trivia for a
chance to win prizes, and pick up a free
comic while supplies last!
Spring Dance Jam
Monday, May 8,10:30-11:15am
Children up to age 6 with an adult
Spring has sprung and now is the time to
shake out your sillies and wiggle out your
waggles! Children will find their rhythm
with shakers while singing along to their
favorite songs. © ff
KiDLS: Make a Splash!
Saturday, April 8, 1:00-2:00pm
Grades 1-4
Water, water, everywhere! Make a splash,
if you dare! Float and sink; learn and play
with water in the KiDLS way. Make it hot,
make it cold. Do experiments big and
bold! Pour it, freeze it, steam it too; water
is fun for me and you! ©
Introducing....Little KiDLS:
Make a Splash!
Saturday, April 8,10:30-1 1:15am
Ages 4-6 with an adult
Explore the wonderful world of water
with your littlest scientist! We’ll read
stories, do experiments, and have messy
fun together. ©
Hansel & Gretel
Mammals & More!
Saturday April 22,11:00am-12:00pm
Family Program, All ages
Improv Playhouse Theater for Young
Adults returns for a zany and humorous
take on the classic tale of Hansel &
Gretel. This interactive and engaging
musical adventure is fun for the whole
family. Join Hansel & Gretel as they make
their way through the woods. © ff
Saturday, May 13, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Family Program, All ages
Educators from the
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Flying Fox Conserva
tion Fund, along with
some of their animal
friends, will be here
to teach you all about
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some of the most
unique creatures from
around the world. Stop by and say hello
to a slow-moving sloth, feel the fur of a
fennec fox, or pet a pancake tortoise!
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LEGO Balloon Car Races
Tuesday, April 25, 6:30-7:30pm
Ages 6-10, with an adult
Come design and build a LEGO® balloon
car and see how far it can go! ©
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�Children’s Programs
Sensory Storytime
Calling all homeschool families!
These programs are designed
especially for you, as we explore
and learn in a fun setting. For more
information about our programs and
services for homeschool families,
please contact Kary Henry, School
Outreach Coordinator, at
khenry@deerfieldlibrary.org.
The Amazing Race
Monday. March 13, 2:00-3:00pm
Ages 11 and up
Oo you have what it takes to race
around the (library) world? Meet
international challenges by
creating crafts and winning games
as you compete against others.
Prizes will be awarded! 0
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Travel back in time and meet
Meriwether Lewis, member of the
Corps of Discovery Expedition.
Presented by “Histories for Kids,”
Lewis will explain how our country
expanded west from the Mississippi
River. Come and discover what
these explorers were hoping to
find! 0
Get ready to travel through magical
lands as we learn about the art and
science of cartography (map-making).
We will explore the worlds of books
and make our own maps as well. 0
Saturdays at 11:00am-12:00pm
March 25, April 29, May 20
Children, with an adult.
Join us for an inclusive and interactive
storytime filled with stories, songs,
sensory play, and socialization!
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Children of all abilities with their
siblings and caregivers are welcome.
Please let us know if any
accommodations are required. Q ff
Sensory Tinker Time
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Thursday, April 6, 6:00-7:00pm
Grades 5-8
Join us for a hands-on, sensory-friendly tinker time. Build, craft, and create
with Legos, Strawbees, and more! ©
Sensory Playtime
Monday, May 15,10:30-11:30am • Children with an adult
Join us for a hands-on playtime that involves all 5 of your senses! Make sure
to dress for mess. Children of all abilities are welcome! Please let us know if
any accommodations are required. 0 ff
Sloriftimes
All children’s activities, except those designated as “drop-in”, require registration.
Please register in advance in person, online at deerfieldlibrary.org under
“Programs", or by calling 847-580-8962. Registration or
f all ofthe programs
listed here begins on Wednesday, February 15.
Baby Lapsit Storytime
Fridays at 11:00am • March 17,24;April 7,14,21,28
Ages 0-12 months urith an adult
It’s never too early to start reading to your baby! Join us for stories, rhymes, and
songs for you and baby, plus social time after the program. 0
Toddler Time
Mondays at 10:30am OR 11:00am • March 13, 20; April 3,10,17,24
Ages 1-2 years with an adult
One and two-year-olds with their caregivers are invited to a special weekly
stoiytime, including songs and movement activities designed just for them, plus
social time after the program. 0
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:30am OR 1:00pm • March 14,21; April 4,11,18,25 • Ages 3-5 years
Three- to five-year-olds have a program just for them! We’ll listen to stories, sing
songs, and have fun while building early literacy skills! 0
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�More to Know
The Giving Tree is Blooming
The Board of Trustees is proud to
announce the first group of honorees for
the Library’s new Giving "free. This is a
non-monetary recognition, which honors
those that have made lasting contribu
tions to the advancement of the Deerfield
Public Library.
Susan Benn, Library Trustee
Friends of the Deerfield Public Library
Jack Hicks, Library Director
Laurie Leibowitz, Library Advocate
Peggy McCabe, Library Staff
Bernice Mitkey, Volunteer
Mary Pergander, Library Director
Bill Seiden, Library This tee and
Village Liaison
The Giving Tree honorees will be recog
nized at a public reception at the Library
in the Spring. Please watch for the event
announcement on the DPL website and in
the e-newsletter.
For more information and to submit a
nomination, visit the Library’s website at:
deerfleldlibrary.org, and click on “Giving
Tree” under the “Giving” heading.
Friends of the Deerfield Public Library
• The Friends are raising $20,000 to fund a new Baby Garden to
be built in Youth Services. It will provide a fully enclosed space
for non-walkers to play. The surrounding cushioned benches
offer a spot for caregiving adults to sit. By becoming a member
of the Friends you will help fund the project. Also, the money
we raise from the Used Book Comer funds this exciting new
addition to the library.
• Susan Fried has been a member of the Friends for five years
and we appreciate her dedication in supporting the Friends. We
want to thank Susan for her generous donation of $1,000 at the
Partner Level.
• We are always in need of book donations for the Used Book
Corner and paperbacks for the Deerfield Rd. Train Station. We
accept gently used books. Please, NO highlighted or written-in
books, encyclopedias, textbooks, VCR, or cassette tapes.
• Our upcoming meetings for 2017 are March 27, May 22, July 24,
September 25 and November 13. Meetings begin at 7:00pm at
the library and are open to visitors.
Contact the Friends at 847-945-3311 ext 8895 or
friends@deerfieldlibraiy.org. Also, check for updates on our
Facebook page.
*U>; ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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I would like to become a member of Friends of the Deerfield Public Library for a year at the following level:
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PAYMENT OPTIONS: 1) Credit card: deerfieldlibrary.org/friends-of-the-library 2) Checks payable to: Friends of the
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The Friends are a 501(c) (3) nonprofit group. Contributions may be deductible under IRS regulations.
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920 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Non Profit Org.
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Deerfieeld,IL
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Important Library Numbers
• Telephone: 847-945-3311
• Library home page and catalog:
www.deerfleldlibrary.org
• To ask a reference question:
reference@deerfleldlibraiy.org
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Deerfield Postal Patron
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Upcoming Holiday Closings and Late Openings
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY
THE LIBRARY WILL OPEN AT 11am
Monday, February 20 - Presidents' Day
Sunday, April 16-Easter
Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day
February 14
May 16
Deerfield Public Library
Amy Falasz-Peterson, Library Director
847-580-8901
afalaszpeterson@deerfieldlibraiy.org
Library Board Members value
your opinions!
Maureen Wener, President
847-530-8408
wenerm@yahoo.com
Ken Abosch, Secretary
847-948-5390
ksabosch@aol.com
Seth Schriftman, Treasurer
847-770-2530
sethschriftman@gmail.com
Mike Goldb erg
847-945-0076
mikegoldberg@mac.com
Howard Handler
312-925-2597
hhandler@deerfieldlibraiy.org
Jean Reuther
847-945-3765
jreuther@sbcglobal.net
Ron Simon
847-204-8267
simon.ronald@yahoo.com
Library Hours
Mon.-Thurs: 9:00am-9:00pm
9:00am-6:00pm
r ay:
irday:
9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday:
1:00pm-5:00pm
EARTH MONTH
Recycle Your Shoes!
April 1-22
Bring in any type of footwear, in any condi
tion (unless moldy or in pieces, no bottoms,
etc.). Please try to keep pairs together: tie
laces, or secure with rubber bands, or place
in a tied, plastic bag. Look for the collection
box in the lobby. Sponsored by SWALCO.
Tap Water Taste Test
The Village of Deerfield Sustainability
Commission invites you to participate in the
Tap Water Taste Test Challenge on Earth
Day, Saturday, April 22,10:00 am.-l:00
p.m. in the Library lobby. With a blind taste
test, participants will be challenged to
identify tap water from bottled water.
Information about water quality, safety,
and testing will be available. Results of the
challenge will be analyzed and shared. For
additional information, contact Assistant
Village Manager Andrew Lichterman at
847-719-7403 or alichterman@deerfield.il.us.
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FOOD DRIVE
Benefiting the West Deerfield.
Township Food Pantry
March 1-22
The Food Pantry serves
approximately 250
township residents each
month who find them
selves in need, either on
a long-term or temporary
basis. Starting March 1, you can drop off
donations in the Library’s lobby of nonperishable foodstuffs, household cleaning
items, and personal hygiene products,
including:
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•
•
•
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Canned protein (tuna, chicken, ham)
Lunchbox friendly foods
Canned fruit
Peanut butter & jelly
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Laundry detergent (small size)
Please, non-expired foods only!
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Browsing | Deerfield Public Library | Spring 2017
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Vol. 33, No. 4
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March - May 2017
Academy Awards
Alice McDermott
Amy Falasz-Peterson
Andrew Lichterman
Anne Jamieson
Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Art Heists
Bernice Mitkey
Board Games
Bristlebot
Cambodia
Carcassonne
Center for Enriched Living (CEL)
Certified Personal Trainer
Chang-Rae Lee
Chicago History Museum
Chicago Illinois
Community Partnerships
Corps of Discovery Expedition
Couturier
Crenshaw
Deerfield Area Historical Society
Deerfield Bannockburn Fire Prevention Department
Deerfield Bannockburn Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce (DBR)
Deerfield Coalition
Deerfield Golf Club
Deerfield Illinois
Deerfield Park District
Deerfield Public Library
Deerfield Public Library Adult Services Department
Deerfield Public Library Baby Garden
Deerfield Public Library Board Games
Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
Deerfield Public Library Book Buddies
Deerfield Public Library Book Discussions
Deerfield Public Library Browsing Newsletter
Deerfield Public Library Email
Deerfield Public Library Giving Tree
Deerfield Public Library Homeschooling Services
Deerfield Public Library Kids in Deerfield Love Science (KiDLS)
Deerfield Public Library LEGO Club
Deerfield Public Library Manga and Anime Club
Deerfield Public Library Movie Showings
Deerfield Public Library One-on-One Training Sessions
Deerfield Public Library Podcast
Deerfield Public Library Programming
Deerfield Public Library Public Library Access and Community for Everyone (PLACE)
Deerfield Public Library S*T*A*R Volunteers
Deerfield Public Library Special Needs Programming
Deerfield Public Library Staff
Deerfield Public Library Storytimes
Deerfield Public Library Strategic Plan
Deerfield Public Library Summer Reading Programs
Deerfield Public Library Technology Classes
Deerfield Public Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Deerfield Public Library Tournament of Books
Deerfield Public Library Website
Deerfield Public Library Youth Services Department
Deerfield School District #109
Deerfield School District #109 One Book One District
Deerfield Sustainability Commission
Deerfield Train Station
Deerfield Village Board of Trustees
Deerfield Village Manager
Don't You Cry
Dylan Zavagno
Earth Day
Earth Day Tap Water Taste Test Challenge
Earth Month
Edith Wilson
Eileen Hourihan McCarthy
Escape From the Temple
Evernote
Flying Fox Conservation Fund
Free Comic Book Day
Friends of the Deerfield Public Library
Google Play
Hansel and Gretel
Harriet Rosenthal
Histories for Kids
Homelessness
Howard Handler
Ian McEwan
Illinois
Illinois Senate
Illinois Women in Cannabis (NFP)
Illinois Women in Cannabis (NFP) Patient Advocate
Improv Playhouse Theater
Improv Playhouse Theatre for Young Adults
Iron Chef
iTunes
Jack A. Hicks
Jean Reuther
Jedi Academy
Jewett Park
Julia Frederick
Julie Morrison
Kary Henry
Kathryn Applegate
Kenan Abosch
Kevin Roblee
Kirsten Velasco
La La Land
Lake County Astronomical Society
Lake County Astronomy Under the City Lights Program
Laurie Leibowitz
Legacy Writing
LEGO Robotics
Louvre
Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson
Main Rousseau Bocher
Mainbocher
Makey Makey
Manchester by the Sea
Mary Kubica
Mary Pergander
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab
Maureen Wener
Medical Cannabis
Medical Marijuana
Meriwether Lewis
Michael K. Goldberg
Michelle Mishur
Minecraft
Mississippi River
Mona Lisa
Money Smart Week
Moonlight
National Poetry Month
National Women's History Month
New York Times
Nina Varma Michael
North Shore K-9 Reading Buddies
On Such a Full Sea
Pandemic
Peggy McCabe
Petra Slinkard
Podcasting
Race for the Galaxy
Ray Larson
Red
Registered Dietician
Rick Yancey
Robert Hoge
Ronald Simon
Sachs Recreation Center
Sang Ly
Sara Connell
Scratch Coding Language
Searchable PDF
Seth Schriftman
Settlers of Catan
Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO)
Someone
Steve Camron Wright
Stitcher
Susan Fried
Susan L. Benn
Sylvan Learning
Tax Returns
Taylor Swift
Teen Tech Week
The 5th Wave
The Children Act
The Rent Collector
Ticket to Ride
Ticket to Ride Europe
Ugly
Vicki Street
West Deerfield Township Food Pantry
William Clark
William Hazelgrove
William S. Seiden
Windows 10
Woodrow Wilson
World War I