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Fiber Arts Fanatics

Tuesday, October 14, 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. 

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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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Digital Downloads

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

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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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Back in Time Book Group

Thursday, October 16, 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 ...

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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.

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Steel Storm: The Battle of Okinawa

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Battle of Okinawa (April 1 – June 23, 1945) was the largest sea-air-land battle in history and the last major battle of the preatomic era. Both sides regarded it as a dress rehearsal for an invasion of Japan proper.

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Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
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The Battle of Okinawa (April 1 – June 23, 1945) was the largest sea-air-land battle in history and the last major battle of the preatomic era. Both sides regarded it as a dress rehearsal for an invasion of Japan proper.

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Armchair Travel Book Group

Tuesday, October 21, 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...

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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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At Knit's End

Tuesday, October 21, 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. 

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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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Writers' Circle

Wednesday, October 22, 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
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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.

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Great Lives Book Group

Monday, October 27, 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...

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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.

SETUP Library Event

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Bead-Dazzling Bracelets

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Attendees will thread jump rings and beads onto leather cord to make an attractive boho Anastasia bracelet with a simple button clasp.  No beading experience or tools are required.  Kit is included. 

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

Attendees will thread jump rings and beads onto leather cord to make an attractive boho Anastasia bracelet with a simple button clasp.  No beading experience or tools are required.  Kit is included. 

SET-UP Library Event

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults

Author Michael T. Sullivan will present on his book The Congdon Brothers and Significant Others: Their Civil War Times. 

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

Author Michael T. Sullivan will present on his book The Congdon Brothers and Significant Others: Their Civil War Times. 

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Congdon Brothers

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

Author Michael T. Sullivan will present on his book The Congdon Brothers and Significant Others: Their Civil War Times. 

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

Author Michael T. Sullivan will present on his book The Congdon Brothers and Significant Others: Their Civil War Times. 

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Internet Resources You Need to Know

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Harnischfeger Activity 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.

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

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

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Fiber Arts Fanatics

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Community 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? Or are you looking for a “space away” to get some craft work done?   

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Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community 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? Or are you looking for a “space away” to get some craft work done?   

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

At Knit's End

Tuesday, November 4, 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. 

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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. 

Nanowrimo - National Novel Writing Month, Come Write In

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in to join fellow writers in crafting your writing project in November. 
 

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

Drop in to join fellow writers in crafting your writing project in November. 
 

sponsored by the Friends of Brookfield Public Library

Read it and Eat

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a discussion of the book Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng while enjoying a hearty fall comfort meal*.
Books will be available at the Circulation Desk beginning September 23.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of the book Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng while enjoying a hearty fall comfort meal*.
Books will be available at the Circulation Desk beginning September 23.

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First Friday Flicks

Friday, November 7, 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.

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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.

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It's All Elementary Book Group

Monday, November 10, 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...

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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.

Nanowrimo - National Novel Writing Month, Come Write In

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in to join fellow writers in crafting your writing project in November. 
 

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

Drop in to join fellow writers in crafting your writing project in November. 
 

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Talking About Books

Tuesday, November 11, 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...

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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, November 11, 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. 

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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. 

People seated around a table, with one person writing in a notebook

Writers' Circle

Wednesday, November 12, 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
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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.

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Short and Sweet Book Group

Thursday, November 13, 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.

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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.