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Internet Resources You Need to Know

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Help
Age Group:
Adults
Internet Resources You Need to Know:

Learn about the different subscription databases available to you through the Library.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Help

Learn about the different subscription databases available to you through the Library.

LEGO Robotics

Build and Code LEGO Robotics

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 8-12: Build and code a LEGO Robotics project in promotion of STEM literacy. Presented by the FLL LEGO Dynamics group of Wisconsin Hills Middle School.Registration is requ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 8-12: Build and code a LEGO Robotics project in promotion of STEM literacy. 

Presented by the FLL LEGO Dynamics group of Wisconsin Hills Middle School.

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Babytime

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly 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 Friendly Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

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

A sewing machine, scissors, and notions

Learn to Sew a Reading Pillow

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 12-17: Learn the basic steps to create a reading pillow using a sewing machine. Equipment and supplies provided. Registration is required and begins Monday, March 24 at brookf...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 12-17: Learn the basic steps to create a reading pillow using a sewing machine. Equipment and supplies provided. Registration is required and begins Monday, March 24 at brookfieldlibrary.com.

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Playgroup

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly 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 Friendly Activities, Music, Games & Fun

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

 

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Talking About Books

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Club of Brookfield Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults
Talking About Books:

Can’t decide on your favorite genre? Then this is the perfect group for you -- we discuss everything from classics to current nonfiction. The only requirement is a love of books. N...

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

Can’t decide on your favorite genre? Then this is the perfect group for you -- we discuss everything from classics to current nonfiction. The only requirement is a love of books. New attendees are always welcome. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the meeting date. Talking About Books (TAB) meets on the second Tuesday of the month. A list of upcoming selections is available here.

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Fiber Arts Fanatics

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
SEW Amazing:

Bring your own materials and equipment and join fellow sewers, both novices and experts, to work on your project. No instructor will be present. 

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

Bring your own materials and equipment and join fellow sewers, both novices and experts, to work on your project. No instructor will be present. 

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Family Time

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly 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 Friendly Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

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

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Writers' Circle

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotary Club of Brookfield Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Writers' Circle:

Whether your goal is to preserve memories, compile a collection of stories, or write and publish, these sessions will get you on your way. You will receive writing prompts, have op...

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Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Rotary Club of Brookfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Whether your goal is to preserve memories, compile a collection of stories, or write and publish, these sessions will get you on your way. You will receive writing prompts, have opportunities to share what you write, and learn to give and receive helpful critiques. Led by published author Lois Patton. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all sessions. 

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Toddler Tales

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly 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 Friendly 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, April 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly 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 Friendly Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

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

open book

Short and Sweet Book Group

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Short and Sweet Book Group discusses short stories and novellas. New attendees are always welcome. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the meeting date. ​S...

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

Short and Sweet Book Group discusses short stories and novellas. New attendees are always welcome. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the meeting date.

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Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Teens
Dungeons & Dragons:

Join us for adventure as we play 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. Registration is required. These sessions are currently full, but we will post an update if space becomes availabl...

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

Join us for adventure as we play 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. Registration is required. These sessions are currently full, but we will post an update if space becomes available.

Green 20-sided die with gold numbers.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Club of Brookfield Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Teens
Dungeons & Dragons:

Join us for adventure as we play 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. Registration is required. These sessions are currently full, but we will post an update if space becomes availabl...

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

Join us for adventure as we play 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. Registration is required. These sessions are currently full, but we will post an update if space becomes available.

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, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly 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 Friendly Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

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

LEGO bricks in many colors

LEGO Club

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
LEGO Club:

Build your own creation and complete our challenge!

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly Activities, Music, Games & Fun

Build your own creation and complete our challenge!

pens and paper

Introduction to Illustration

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Milwaukee-based illustrator and author Rachal Duggan will provide an introductory lesson on illustration using pen and paper.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Milwaukee-based illustrator and author Rachal Duggan will provide an introductory lesson on illustration using pen and paper.

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

Babytime

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly 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 Friendly Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

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

A smartphone displaying the Libby app

Digital Downloads

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Help
Age Group:
Adults
Digital Downloads:

Learn how to use the Libby app to access eBooks and eAudiobooks from Wisconsin’s Digital Library.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Help

Learn how to use the Libby app to access eBooks and eAudiobooks from Wisconsin’s Digital Library.

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It's All Elementary Book Group

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults
It's All Elementary Book Group:

It's All Elementary Book Group discusses current and classic mystery and suspense novels. New attendees are always welcome. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month be...

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

It's All Elementary Book Group discusses current and classic mystery and suspense novels. New attendees are always welcome. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the meeting date. ​It's All Elementary Book Group meets on the second Monday of the month. A list of upcoming selections is available here.

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Armchair Travel Book Group

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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. 

A child's hands holding a stack of Duplo-style bricks

Playgroup

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly 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 Friendly Activities, Music, Games & Fun

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

 

A pile of yarn, partially completing knitting projects, and knitting needles

At Knit's End

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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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Trend Following 101

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Trend Following. Institutional and private investors have incorporated Trend Following, or “Trend,” into their portfolios for decades. The historical evidence i...

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Personal Finance
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Trend Following. Institutional and private investors have incorporated Trend Following, or “Trend,” into their portfolios for decades.