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
