Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Register to attend online 98 Seats Remaining

From Clay to Gold

[Virtual]
2025-08-22 18:30:00 2025-08-22 19:30:00 America/Chicago From Clay to Gold German historian Anette Isaacs presents a tale of ambition, accidental genius and the porcelain that dazzled a continent! Deerfield Public Library - Deerfield Virtual Room

Friday, August 22
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-22 18:30:00 2025-08-22 19:30:00 America/Chicago From Clay to Gold German historian Anette Isaacs presents a tale of ambition, accidental genius and the porcelain that dazzled a continent! Deerfield Public Library - Deerfield Virtual Room

Deerfield Public Library

Deerfield Virtual Room

German historian Anette Isaacs presents a tale of ambition, accidental genius and the porcelain that dazzled a continent!

Dive into the story of King Augustus the Strong, who dreamed of opulence, and Johann Friedrich Bottger, the alchemist he tasked with making gold but who instead discovered something even more valuable: porcelain.

To request accommodations, please email jhosein@deerfieldlibrary.org at least 5 (five) business days in advance. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | All Ages Program | Adult Program |

Deerfield Public Library
reference@deerfieldlibrary.org
Phone: 847-945-3311
Hours
Mon, Jul 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next
About the branch

Our mission is to provide you with open access to the world of information and ideas, encouraging lifelong learning and personal growth in a welcoming environment.

Upcoming Events

Bingo was his Name-o
Fri, Jul 25, All day
Baby Playtime - Age 0-18 months, with an adult
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Programming Room
Bingo was his Name-o
Sat, Jul 26, All day
Encore! A Vocal Ensemble - [In Person]
Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room A/B/C
PLACE Program - [Virtual]
Sat, Jul 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Deerfield Virtual Room
Bingo was his Name-o
Sun, Jul 27, All day
Bingo was his Name-o
Mon, Jul 28, All day
Bingo was his Name-o
Tue, Jul 29, All day
Bingo was his Name-o
Wed, Jul 30, All day
LEGO Printmaking - [In Person]
Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
MakerSpace Classroom
This event is full
Rescheduled
The Muralist Movement and the Big Three - [Virtual]
Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Tuesday, July 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bingo was his Name-o
Thu, Jul 31, All day
Roll the Dice! - Grades 4-6
Thu, Jul 31, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programming Room
Screen Printed Tote Bag
Thu, Jul 31, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
MakerSpace Classroom
This event is full
Bad Movie Club
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Room A/B/C
Lifesize Candyland
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Youth Services
Read for the Stars - Year-long Reading Program
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Lifesize Candyland
Sat, Aug 02, All day
Youth Services
Screen Printed Tote Bag
Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
MakerSpace Classroom
This event is full
Lifesize Candyland
Sun, Aug 03, All day
Youth Services
Lifesize Candyland
Mon, Aug 04, All day
Youth Services
Baby Book Bunch - Birth-24 Months
Mon, Aug 04, All day
Registration is now closed
Classic Board Game Night - Now With Scrabble! [In Person]
Mon, Aug 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room C
Lifesize Candyland
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Youth Services
Tots on the Loose @ Jewett Park - Youth All Ages - Family Friendly
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Craft Connection...at Night - [In Person]
Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Room A/B
Lifesize Candyland
Wed, Aug 06, All day
Youth Services
Picnic Stories @ Jewett Park - Youth All Ages - Family Friendly
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Memory Cafe
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:45am
Room A/B/C
Lifesize Candyland
Thu, Aug 07, All day
Youth Services
Picnic Stories @ Jewett Park - Youth All Ages - Family Friendly
Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Creative Clubhouse: Summer Special - Grades K-2
Thu, Aug 07, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Room A/B
This event is full
Trivia at the Library - [In Person]
Thu, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room A/B/C
Lifesize Candyland
Fri, Aug 08, All day
Youth Services
Lifesize Candyland
Sat, Aug 09, All day
Youth Services
Sensory Storytime - Suggested for Ages 2-6, with an adult
Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Programming Room
Lifesize Candyland
Sun, Aug 10, All day
Youth Services
Lifesize Candyland
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Youth Services
LEGO Club - Youth All Ages - Family Friendly
Mon, Aug 11, 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Youth Programming Room
Lifesize Candyland
Tue, Aug 12, All day
Youth Services
Tots on the Loose @ Jewett Park - Youth All Ages - Family Friendly
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Laser Engraved Water Bottle
Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
MakerSpace Classroom
This event is full
Tuesday New Movie Night
Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Room A/B/C
Lifesize Candyland
Wed, Aug 13, All day
Youth Services
Picnic Stories @ Jewett Park - Youth All Ages - Family Friendly
Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Laser Engraved Water Bottle
Wed, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
MakerSpace Classroom
This event is full
Lifesize Candyland
Thu, Aug 14, All day
Youth Services
Deerfield Fine Arts Commission - Deerfield Fine Arts Commission
Thu, Aug 14, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Room A/B/C
Picnic Stories @ Jewett Park - Youth All Ages - Family Friendly
Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
KPop-Up Demon Hunters Party! - Grades 4 and up
Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programming Room
From Civil War to Civil Rights - the 13th, 14th & 15th Amendments - [In Person]
Thu, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Room A/B
Lifesize Candyland
Fri, Aug 15, All day
Youth Services
Genealogy, Empathy & the NPE Community - [Virtual]
Sat, Aug 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Deerfield Virtual Room
Grab & Go Kits: Every Third Week of the Month - While Supplies Last
Mon, Aug 18, All day
Youth Services
Magic the Gathering Game Night
Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Room A/B
Grab & Go Kits: Every Third Week of the Month - While Supplies Last
Tue, Aug 19, All day
Youth Services
Grab & Go Kits: Every Third Week of the Month - While Supplies Last
Wed, Aug 20, All day
Youth Services
Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Classic Board Game Night - Now With Scrabble! [In Person]
Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room A/B
Grab & Go Kits: Every Third Week of the Month - While Supplies Last
Thu, Aug 21, All day
Youth Services
How to Perfect Your Query Letter - [In Person]
Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Room A/B
Chinese Papercut Flowers - [In Person]
Fri, Aug 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Room A/B/C
From Clay to Gold - [Virtual]
Fri, Aug 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Deerfield Virtual Room
PLACE Program - [Virtual]
Sat, Aug 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Deerfield Virtual Room
See all events