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It's All Elementary Book Group

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Visit--Annelise Ryan

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit, Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

Local author Annelise Ryan will talk about her book series. Her newest, Beast of the North Woods, which features the Rhinelander Hodag, was published in January 2025.  This is in conjunction with It's All Elementary Book Club.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit, Book Group
Event Details:

Local author Annelise Ryan will talk about her book series. Her newest, Beast of the North Woods, which features the Rhinelander Hodag, was published in January 2025.  This is in conjunction with It's All Elementary Book Club.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Caring for the Caregiver

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a senior who is hoping to age with dignity?  A family caregiver trying to avoid burnout?  This workshop will teach how to avoid burnout, age in place, live well, and die well.  With advance directives, long term care, end of

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Are you a senior who is hoping to age with dignity?  A family caregiver trying to avoid burnout?  This workshop will teach how to avoid burnout, age in place, live well, and die well.  With advance directives, long term care, end of

This event is in the "Adults" group

Talking About Books

Tuesday, September 9, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts Fanatics

Tuesday, September 9, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Short and Sweet Book Group

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Armchair Travel Book Group

Tuesday, September 16, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

At Knit's End

Tuesday, September 16, 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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Hidden but Heard: Tales from Anne Frank's Secret Annex

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Meet Anne Frank, a girl of faith, hope, and an indomitable spirit, portrayed by historical presenter Michelle Gibbons.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Meet Anne Frank, a girl of faith, hope, and an indomitable spirit, portrayed by historical presenter Michelle Gibbons.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Back in Time Book Group

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults
Back in Time Book Group:

Discover days gone by with the Back in Time Book Group, which discusses historical fiction. New attendees are always welcome. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month ...

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

Discover days gone by with the Back in Time Book Group, which discusses historical fiction. New attendees are always welcome. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the meeting date. Back in Time Book Group meets on the third Thursday of the month. A list of upcoming selections is available here.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Eleanor Roosevelt

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A living history portrayal by Leslie Goddard.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

A living history portrayal by Leslie Goddard.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digital Downloads

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Lives Book Group

Monday, September 22, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zombie Preparedness

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults

Could you survive a Zombie Apocalypse? Come have fun and learn emergency preparedness skills that will prepare you for any disaster, even a zombie outbreak. If you are ready for the Zombie Apocalypse, then you can be ready for any emergency.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Could you survive a Zombie Apocalypse? Come have fun and learn emergency preparedness skills that will prepare you for any disaster, even a zombie outbreak. If you are ready for the Zombie Apocalypse, then you can be ready for any emergency.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers' Circle

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotary Club of Brookfield Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Rotary Club of Brookfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting Started With a Plant-based Diet

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults

There are many different ways to eat healthy. One that has gotten a lot of attention lately is a plant-based diet.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

There are many different ways to eat healthy. One that has gotten a lot of attention lately is a plant-based diet.

This event is in the "Adults" group

At Knit's End

Tuesday, September 30, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Why's and When's of Car Maintenance

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults

This class covers the foundational maintenance items, what they do in their specific systems, why they should be changed in addition to things like the owner’s manual, and what preventive maintenance even means.

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

This class covers the foundational maintenance items, what they do in their specific systems, why they should be changed in addition to things like the owner’s manual, and what preventive maintenance even means.

This event is in the "Adults" group

First Friday Flicks

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the first Friday afternoon of every month for a screening of a fascinating documentary or film based on true events.

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

Join us on the first Friday afternoon of every month for a screening of a fascinating documentary or film based on true events.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Internet Resources You Need to Know

Saturday, October 4, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

At Knit's End

Tuesday, October 7, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers' Circle

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotary Club of Brookfield Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Rotary Club of Brookfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Short and Sweet Book Group

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.