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First Friday Flicks

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
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. Please contact the Library for the list of titles.

Cancelled
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. Please contact the Library for the list of titles.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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...

Waitlist
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

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

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.

Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Back in Time Book Group

Thursday, April 17, 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.

Mind Games 2

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Packed with interactive games, this program demonstrates ways our brains are hard wired to believe things that defy logic and facts. You’ll see how our brains seek out patterns and...

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

Packed with interactive games, this program demonstrates ways our brains are hard wired to believe things that defy logic and facts.

Library Building Closed

All Day
Brookfield Public Library

The Library building will be closed on this day. We are always open online! brookfieldlibrary.com 

Closing
Branches:
Brookfield Public Library
Description:

The Library building will be closed on this day. We are always open online! brookfieldlibrary.com 

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

Winston Churchill, the British Bulldog

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Winston Churchill’s journey began as a military journalist in the Boer War and eventually led him to become the first lord of the Admiralty. Churchill ‘s career in Parliament, and ...

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

Winston Churchill’s journey began as a military journalist in the Boer War and eventually led him to become the first lord of the Admiralty.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Hand-Knitting

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

GreyHouse Creative Market will introduce you to the basics of hand-knitting! This class is expected to last approximately two hours.

Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

GreyHouse Creative Market will introduce you to the basics of hand-knitting! This class is expected to last approximately two hours.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Lives Book Group

Monday, April 28, 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.

Mental Health: what if we talked about it?

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Mental health is an important part of overall wellness. By having an open conversation about mental health, we hope to remove stigma and encourage important action.Presented by Wau...

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

Mental health is an important part of overall wellness. By having an open conversation about mental health, we hope to remove stigma and encourage important action.

Presented by Waukesha County Public Health staff.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

At Knit's End

Tuesday, April 29, 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.

The Camera in Your Smartphone

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Technology Help
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It’s a camera, it’s a photo album, it’s a television – it’s your phone. Learn about apps, tips, tricks and limitations for pictures and video from iPhone and Android smartphon...

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

It’s a camera, it’s a photo album, it’s a television – it’s your phone. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Green Cleaning Workshop

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Science & Technology, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We strive to keep our homes clean and healthy, but sometimes use toxic chemicals to do so. Is there a safer way? Waukesha County Recycling Specialist Jenna Biermann will detail wha...

Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden, Science & Technology, Health & Wellbeing
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

We strive to keep our homes clean and healthy, but sometimes use toxic chemicals to do so. Is there a safer way?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

First Friday Flicks

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
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. Please contact the Library for the list of titles.

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. Please contact the Library for the list of titles.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Internet Resources You Need to Know

Saturday, May 3, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Native American Code Talkers of World War I and II: An Enduring Legacy

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

William Meadows, PhD will explain the origins, use, advantages and secrecy of using Native American languages to convey military messages.  Professor Meadows will be appe...

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

William Meadows, PhD will explain the origins, use, advantages and secrecy of using Native American languages to convey military messages. 

 Professor Meadows will be appearing via Zoom.