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Family Storytime
At a Family Storytime on November 12, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, families can enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays together. The program is listed for ages 5-12.
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Thursday, Nov 12
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Family Storytime
Family Storytime is a 30-minute program from 10:00 to 10:30 AM on November 12, 2026, where families enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays together. It is intended for children ages 5 to 12, and nametag tickets are available 20 minutes before the start time.
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AM Book Discussion - Life & Death & Giants by Ron Rindo
Adults aged 18 and over can join a 75-minute morning discussion of the book *Life & Death & Giants* by Ron Rindo on November 12, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:45 AM. Copies are available at the library a month in advance, and registration is no longer required.
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Page Turners
"Page Turners" is a 45-minute event held November 12, 2026, from 4:15 to 5:00 PM, for children ages 5 to 12. Participants read and discuss the first chapter or chapters of a surprise book with friends and take part in fun activities.
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Words, Power, and Community with Dr. Eve L. Ewing
At this one-hour event on November 12, 2026, attendees can take part in a conversation with author, educator, and poet Dr. Eve L. Ewing about race, education, identity, and community. The program is intended for ages 13 and up.
Friday, Nov 13
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Baby Lapsit
A 30-minute program from 10:00 to 10:30 AM on November 13, 2026, where caregivers and babies enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs together, followed by social time. The listed age range is 5-12, which conflicts with the "baby" focus of the program.
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First Chapter Friday
First Chapter Friday is a one-hour program held on November 13, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, where participants read the first chapter or chapters of a surprise book and discuss what they think will happen next, with books and snacks provided. It is open to children and teens ages 5 to 18.
Saturday, Nov 14
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Saturday Surprise
The Saturday Surprise on November 14, 2026, runs from 10:30 to 11:00 AM for children ages 5-12 and their families, with a storytime, playtime, or craft activity. Nametag tickets are available 20 minutes before the program begins.
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Fiction Writing Group
The Fiction Writing Group meets on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM, for adults 18 and older. It is for people who are working on a novel or are ready to start a fiction writing project.
Monday, Nov 16
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K9 Reading Buddies
At K9 Reading Buddies on November 16, 2026, children ages 5 to 12 can read a story aloud to one of the library's volunteer dogs from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, with space limited and sign-ups held in the Youth Program Room.
Tuesday, Nov 17
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Movin' & Groovin'
"Movin' & Groovin'" is a 30-minute drop-in movement-based storytime on November 17, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, where children dance and move around during the story in a lively, loud setting. It is for kids ages 5 to 12.
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Hunger Games Training
At this one-hour event on November 17, 2026 (4:00–5:00 PM), participants ages 5 to 18 train alongside Haymitch to prepare for the arena, discuss favorite parts of Sunrise on the Reaping, do trivia, and learn basic survival skills.
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Silly Face Pillows
At this program on November 17, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM, participants sublimate a pillow with a picture of their child making a silly face. It is a family program for children ages 5 to 12, with the description noting adults should attend with children ages 8 and up, and registration is by waitlist lottery.
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Bingo at the Library
Bingo at the Library takes place on November 17, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, where attendees can play bingo for prizes with friends. The event is for ages 18 and up.
Wednesday, Nov 18
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Family Storytime
Family Storytime is a 30-minute program from 9:30 to 10:00 AM on November 18, 2026, where families enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays together. It is for children ages 5 to 12, and tickets are available 20 minutes before the start time.
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Family Storytime
At this 30-minute Family Storytime on November 18, 2026 (10:00–10:30 AM), families with children ages 5–12 can enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays together. Nametag tickets are available 20 minutes before the start time.
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Youth Advisory Board (YAB)
At this 45-minute session on November 18, 2026, children ages 5-12 can plan future events, take behind-the-scenes tours, play games, socialize, and share their opinions about DPL, with snacks provided.
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Silly Face Pillows
At this program on November 18, 2026 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM, participants sublimate a pillow with a photo of their child making a silly face. It is a family program for children ages 5-12, intended for adults attending with children ages 8 and up, and registration is by waitlist lottery.
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Middle Advisory Board (MAB)
The Middle Advisory Board is a one-hour gathering on November 18, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, for youth ages 5 to 18 in grades 5 through 8. Participants plan future library events, do volunteer work, and socialize, with pizza provided.
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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
At the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) on November 18, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, teens ages 13-18 can help plan future events, take behind-the-scenes tours, play games, socialize, and share their opinions about DPL. Pizza is provided.
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Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
At the Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees meeting on November 18, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, attendees take part in a board meeting, and it is open to ages 18 and up.
Thursday, Nov 19
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Family Storytime
At Family Storytime, held November 19, 2026 from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, families can enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays together. The program is for children ages 5 to 12 and the whole family, with nametag tickets available 20 minutes before the start time.
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Family Storytime
Family Storytime is a 30-minute program on November 19, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, where families enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays together. It is for children ages 5-12, and nametag tickets are available 20 minutes before the start time.
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Creative Clubhouse
At the Creative Clubhouse on November 19, 2026, from 4:15 to 5:00 PM, children read books and complete a fun weekly art project, so they should dress for messy work. The program is designed for younger elementary students ages 5 to 12.
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Bad Movie Club - Movie: Samurai Cop
The Bad Movie Club screens Samurai Cop on November 19, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, for attendees aged 18 and over. It is aimed at fans of movies so bad they are enjoyable to watch.
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Family Reading Night
Family Reading Night, held November 19, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, is for children and teens ages 5 to 18 and begins with a storytime, followed by bookish activities and book recommendations from Youth Services staff.
Friday, Nov 20
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Baby Lapsit
A 30-minute program from 10:00 to 10:30 AM on November 20, 2026, where caregivers and babies enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs together, followed by social time. The listed age range is 5-12, which appears to conflict with the "Baby Lapsit" title and description.
Saturday, Nov 21
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Bubble Show
At a bubble show on November 21, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the Deerfield Library, bubble expert Jason Kollum presents giant bubbles, small bubbles, and comedy. The event is for children ages 5 to 12.
Monday, Nov 23
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Crafternoon: Shapes
At this drop-in session on November 23, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, participants make art using shapes. The event is for children ages 5 to 12.
Tuesday, Nov 24
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Fact and Fiction: STEAM Book Club
At this monthly program, children ages 5-12 read a fiction and a nonfiction picture book about a big idea and then complete an activity or craft to explore the topic further. Each session runs from 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM on November 24, 2026.
Friday, Nov 27
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STEAM Open House
At the STEAM Open House on November 27, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, participants can drop in to experiment with STEAM technology such as Bee-Bots and a wind tunnel. The event is for ages 5–12.
Saturday, Nov 28
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Saturday Surprise
The Saturday Surprise is a 30-minute family program on November 28, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, featuring a storytime, playtime, or craft activity for children ages 5-12. Nametag tickets are available 20 minutes before the program starts.