Friends of the Library
Friends Raise Funds for Library Drop Boxes
The Library unveiled its first drive-up drop boxes in May. Borrowers can now return items from the convenience of their cars. 
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 have been able to raise money from community donations and used book sales to sponsor and purchase the following items for the Library.
· Outdoor Book/Audio Drop Boxes
· Youth Services Train Table
· Toy Storage Box
· Kamishibai Stage and Stories, Prize Wheel
· Rosemary Sazonoff Writing Contest party and prizes
· Teen Magazine Subscriptions
· Adult Playaways
· Bottled Water at Library during 4th of July celebration
The Friends also:
- Manage the ongoing Used Book Sale in the Library Meeting Room
- Stock the free used book spinner at the Deerfield Rd. Train Station (which has provided hundreds of free paperbacks to commuters)
- Sell Used Cookbooks at the Deerfield Farmer's Market
The Friends 2009 projects:
- Weekend Book Sale planned for October 3 & 4
- Members of the Friends' Board to meet the community and sell used cookbooks at the August 29 Deerfield Farmer's Market
- Provide the community with an opportunity to support the Library with the purchase of an Annual Membership to the Friends of the Deerfield Public Library. [Click on above application form, print, complete, and mail to address provided.]
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. 8895 or email the Friends at friends@deerfieldlibrary.org.