The Friends of the Deerfield Public Library

is a non-for-profit organization, dedicated to enriching the Library's materials, services and programs for the members of the community.

Our mission is:

1. To encourage the community to have an increased understanding and appreciation for the materials and services from the Library.

2. To supplement Library services, programs and materials in accordance with the Library's policies and needs.

3. To provide volunteering, fundraising and advocacy to the Library.

Join the Friends:

This is an opportunity for the members of the community to personally support the Library. Your annual membership contribution will help The Friends provide materials, services and programs to better serve you and your family.

Print out an application form.

The Friends activities and community involvement :

• Manage the ongoing Used Book Sale in the Library Meeting Room
• Provide the community with an opportunity to help the Library by purchasing an annual membership and joining The Friends
• Stock the free used book spinner at the Deerfield Train Station (which has provided hundreds of free paperback books to commuters)
• Purchased the beginning collection of Adult Playaways (books on MP3 Players) for the Library
• Sold used cookbooks at the Deerfield Farmer's Market during Fall 2007
• Participated with the Library in the 2007 Deerfield Community Service Day
• Provided holiday gift wrapping at Deerfield Barnes and Noble

The Friends future 2008 projects:

• Fall Weekend Book Sale planned for October 4 & 5
• Manage the ongoing Used Book Sale at the Library in the Library Meeting Room
• Provide free books to commuters at the Deerfield Train Station
• Sell used cookbooks during 2 weekends of the 2008 Deerfield Farmer's Market
• Provide the community with an opportunity to help the Library by purchasing an annual membership and joining The Friends
• Continue to support the Library by sponsoring programs, collections, and materials.

Used Books Are Always Needed:

The Friends are accepting used books in good condition for their ongoing and annual book sales. Gently-used adult and children's books (including paperbacks) sell quickly, and more are always needed. This is a great way to “recycle” books that you have already read and don't need to keep. Please bring your donated books to the Library's Circulation desk. (At this time we are unable to sell school textbooks or books that have been heavily written-in or highlighted)

Volunteer Opportunities:

If you would like to volunteer for any of the Friends-sponsored events, fundraising activities, or inquire about the Friends Board, call the Friends at 847-945-3311, ext. 37 or email the Friends at friends@deerfieldlibrary.org.