The Louis J. Werhane Library contains a collection of photographs, manuscripts and documents illustrating the rich history of the village. The collection with a Shermerville/Northbrook emphasis includes:

• The Schinleber Collection of Early Shermerville/ Northbrook Photographs
• Memorabilia and photographs from some of the pioneer families
• Northfield Township Census Index for 1850 to 1910
• Land records and maps
• Family history files – including a growing collection of GEDCOM files
• Cemetery and some early burial records