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Babytime

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Babytime:

Ages 0-24 months: Join us for twenty minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

Ages 0-24 months: Join us for twenty minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

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Paper Snowflake

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

No School for Elmbrook!

Ages 10-17: Bring the beauty of winter indoors by creating an oversized paper snowflake. Registration is required and begins January 5.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Harnischfeger Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

No School for Elmbrook!

Ages 10-17: Bring the beauty of winter indoors by creating an oversized paper snowflake. Registration is required and begins January 5.

paper snowflakes

Let It Snow Memory Cafe

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Memory Cafe
Age Group:
Adults

It's a winter wonderland! Celebrate with us as we make snowflakes out of fancy paper and enjoy hot chocolate and each other's company.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Memory Cafe
Event Details:

It's a winter wonderland! Celebrate with us as we make snowflakes out of fancy paper and enjoy hot chocolate and each other's company.

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Fiber Arts Fanatics

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Are you stuck on a project and need some advice? Are you just starting out and want some support?

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Harnischfeger Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you stuck on a project and need some advice? Are you just starting out and want some support?

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Assistance for Job Seekers

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
East Wing Meeting Room at Brookfield Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Staff from the Department of Workforce Development's Bureau of Job Service will connect you to employment assistance, resume development, and other workforce resources.

To register for a free 20-30 minute appointment, please contact:

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: East Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Staff from the Department of Workforce Development's Bureau of Job Service will connect you to employment assistance, resume development, and other workforce resources.

To register for a free 20-30 minute appointment, please contact:

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Armchair Travel Book Group

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Rotary Club of Brookfield Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults
Armchair Travel Book Group:

Explore new worlds and enjoy intriguing adventures through reading! This book group discusses nonfiction and fiction titles written by and about travelers throughout the world. New...

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Rotary Club of Brookfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group

Explore new worlds and enjoy intriguing adventures through reading! This book group discusses nonfiction and fiction titles written by and about travelers throughout the world. New attendees are always welcome. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the meeting date. Armchair Travel Book Group meets on the third Tuesday of the month. A list of upcoming selections is available here. 

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Playgroup

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children
Playgroup:

Ages 0-24 months: Play with toys and make new friends!  

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Harnischfeger Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun

Ages 0-24 months: Play with toys and make new friends! 

 

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At Knit's End

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotary Club of Brookfield Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
At Knit's End:

Join fellow knitters, both novices and experts, at our knitting group. 

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Rotary Club of Brookfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Join fellow knitters, both novices and experts, at our knitting group. 

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Family Time

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Family Time:

Ages 0-6: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

Ages 0-6: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

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Toddler Tales

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Toddler Tales:

Ages 2-3: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

Ages 2-3: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

A group of toddlers sitting down with their arms stretched overhead.

Toddler Tales

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Toddler Tales:

Ages 2-3: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

Ages 2-3: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

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Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Teens
Dungeons & Dragons:

Ages 13-17: Join us for adventure as we play 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons. Registration is required.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Harnischfeger Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun

Ages 13-17: Join us for adventure as we play 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons. Registration is required.

Green 20-sided die with gold numbers.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Club of Brookfield Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Teens
Dungeons & Dragons:

Ages 13-17: Join us for adventure as we play 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons. Registration is required.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Rotary Club of Brookfield Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun

Ages 13-17: Join us for adventure as we play 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons. Registration is required.

A very young child in a blue shirt holds the hand of a taller person who is wearing a yellow-and-white striped shirt.

Family Time

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Family Time:

Ages 0-6: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

Ages 0-6: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

Sunflower seeds

Seed Swap

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults

A seed swap is like a potlock, but for seeds. Bring in your seeds to share and go home with several more varieties.  

Master Gardeners will share valuable gardening tips. 

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Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Event Details:

A seed swap is like a potlock, but for seeds. Bring in your seeds to share and go home with several more varieties.  

Master Gardeners will share valuable gardening tips. 

A very young child kneeling, looking up, smiling, and clapping

Babytime

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Babytime:

Ages 0-24 months: Join us for twenty minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

Ages 0-24 months: Join us for twenty minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

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Great Lives Book Group

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults
Great Lives Book Group:

This book group proves that truth is often stranger than fiction by discussing both historical and current biographies. New attendees are always welcome. Books are available at the...

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Harnischfeger Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group

This book group proves that truth is often stranger than fiction by discussing both historical and current biographies. New attendees are always welcome. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the meeting date. ​Great Lives Biography Book Group meets on the fourth Monday of the month. A list of upcoming selections is available here.

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It's Revolutionary! Game Day

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Ages 6-12: Celebrate America250 by learning about the Revolutionary War through games that include events and people, and a game of Revolutionary Bingo! 

Part of the Brookfield Public Library's America250 series.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Activities, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Ages 6-12: Celebrate America250 by learning about the Revolutionary War through games that include events and people, and a game of Revolutionary Bingo! 

Part of the Brookfield Public Library's America250 series.

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Assistance for Job Seekers

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
East Wing Meeting Room at Brookfield Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Staff from the Department of Workforce Development's Bureau of Job Service will connect you to employment assistance, resume development, and other workforce resources.

To register for a free 20-30 minute appointment, please contact:

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: East Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Staff from the Department of Workforce Development's Bureau of Job Service will connect you to employment assistance, resume development, and other workforce resources.

To register for a free 20-30 minute appointment, please contact:

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Playgroup

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children
Playgroup:

Ages 0-24 months: Play with toys and make new friends!  

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Harnischfeger Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun

Ages 0-24 months: Play with toys and make new friends! 

 

A very young child in a blue shirt holds the hand of a taller person who is wearing a yellow-and-white striped shirt.

Family Time

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Family Time:

Ages 0-6: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

Ages 0-6: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

A group of toddlers sitting down with their arms stretched overhead.

Toddler Tales

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Toddler Tales:

Ages 2-3: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

Ages 2-3: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

A group of toddlers sitting down with their arms stretched overhead.

Toddler Tales

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Toddler Tales:

Ages 2-3: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

Ages 2-3: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

A very young child in a blue shirt holds the hand of a taller person who is wearing a yellow-and-white striped shirt.

Family Time

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Family Time:

Ages 0-6: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

Ages 0-6: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!