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All About Apples Memory Cafe

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Memory Cafe
Age Group:
Adults
Memory Cafe:

The Brookfield Public Library is part of the Wild Plum Memory Project. This program is designed for those with early stage memory loss and their care partners.

Celebrate Fall with us! Learn all about apples with a Specialist from Retzer Nature Center and taste test different varieties. Registration is encouraged but not required.

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

The Brookfield Public Library is part of the Wild Plum Memory Project. This program is designed for those with early stage memory loss and their care partners.

Celebrate Fall with us! Learn all about apples with a Specialist from Retzer Nature Center and taste test different varieties. Registration is encouraged but not required.

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Fiber Arts Fanatics

Monday, October 20, 2025 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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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...

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, October 21, 2025 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, 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. 

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, October 22, 2025 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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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.

Closed
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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Potions and Chemistry

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Ages 8-12: It’s potion-making meets science in this Librarian-led event. Kids will mix ingredients and learn about the reactions and properties they exhibit.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12: It’s potion-making meets science in this Librarian-led event. Kids will mix ingredients and learn about the reactions and properties they exhibit.

 

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Toddler Tales

Thursday, October 23, 2025 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!

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Toddler Tales

Thursday, October 23, 2025 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, October 23, 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:

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.

Green 20-sided die with gold numbers.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, October 23, 2025 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.

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

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

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Family Time

Friday, October 24, 2025 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!

Smiling Jack-o-Lantern

4th Annual BOOtacular!

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Courtyard at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Ages 0-12: Join us for fun, games, crafts, and treats in the courtyard. 
Wear your costume! 

 

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Ages 0-12: Join us for fun, games, crafts, and treats in the courtyard. 
Wear your costume! 

 

Please note:

Caregivers required.

Outside weather permitting; inside if necessary.

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Babytime

Monday, October 27, 2025 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, 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...

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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Playgroup

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 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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Welcome to Medicare

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults

Wisconsin’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program will provide an overview of Medicare, including Parts A, B, C, and D, as well as Supplemental Policies and Savings Programs. 

 

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

Wisconsin’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program will provide an overview of Medicare, including Parts A, B, C, and D, as well as Supplemental Policies and Savings Programs. 

 

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Family Time

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 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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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

Ages 18 & Up: Attendees will thread jump rings and beads onto a leather cord to make an attractive boho Anastasia bracelet with a simple button clasp.  No beading experience or tools are required. Kit is included. 

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

Ages 18 & Up: Attendees will thread jump rings and beads onto a 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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Toddler Tales

Thursday, October 30, 2025 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, October 30, 2025 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!

Cover art of book Congdon Brothers and Their Significant Others

Congdon Brothers

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

Wisconsin author Michael T. Sullivan will speak about his book The Congdon Brothers and Significant Others: Their Civil War Times.

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

Wisconsin author Michael T. Sullivan will speak about his book The Congdon Brothers and Significant Others: Their Civil War Times.

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, October 31, 2025 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!