Policy Meeting 8/4 1:00pm, Trustees Meeting 8/10 7:00pm

About Us

Mission & Vision Statement

The mission of the Philbrick-James Library is:

To foster curiosity and support lifelong learning for all.

The vision of the Philbrick-James Library is:

To be a place of connection and discovery

for the community to learn, grow,

and access information.

Staff

Anne Meyers, Library Director

Julie Kukla, Children's Services & Outreach Librarian

Edie Shipley, Interlibrary Loan

Christine Grega, Programming & Marketing Assistant

Lisa Westfall, Library Assistant

Amie Jones, Summer Reading Assistant

Holly Tomilson, Substitute Library Assistant

Library Trustees - Minutes

Library Trustees:

Contact ALL via email at trustees@philbrickjameslibrary.org, or contact the Chair at chair@philbrickjameslibrary.org.

Please call the library at 603-463-7187 for phone contact information.

Strategic Plan 2023-25

The Library Board of Trustees has been hard at work these last two years working on a Strategic Plan for 2023-2025. This has been a long, intense process, examining the needs and wishes of the community as we move into our future. Copies of the Strategic Plan Narrative is available here and at the library and we look forward to discussing the work plan and strategic priorities with patrons and residents.

Historic Building Assessment June 2025

This Historic Building Assessment was completed with assistance from the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance and the Deerfield Heritage Commission. This document provides an important roadmap for the trustees as we consider the needs of the Soldiers Memorial building to ensure its proper stewardship, as an important historical resource and public library serving the town of Deerfield.

Policies

Policies are continuously being updated and public policies are available above.

Elsie J. Brown
Volunteer of the Year Award

The Elsie Brown Library Volunteer of the Year Award 2025 will be awarded on Saturday, April 5th, at 10:00am at the Philbrick-James Library. Please join us for light refreshments to celebrate this commitment to community!

The Elsie Brown Library Volunteer of the Year Award is presented annually to recognize a Philbrick-James Library volunteer who is dedicated to supporting the library by donating their time and skills to promote the mission, vision and core values of the library.

2024 - Deb Boisvert

2023 - Sadie Reed Stimmell

2019 - Charlotte Buffington