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Sing-Along with Ms. Kara

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly Activities, Music, Games, & Fun
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-5: Join us for an interactive musical event. Sing, listen to music, play instruments, and learn dance moves!   

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

Ages 2-5: Join us for an interactive musical event. Sing, listen to music, play instruments, and learn dance moves! 

 

 

Please note:

Caregivers required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Back in Time Book Group

Thursday, May 15, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Craft Saturday

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Craft Saturday:

Make a seasonal craft!

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Harnischfeger Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly Activities

Make a seasonal craft!

Please note:

Available while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Armchair Travel Book Group

Tuesday, May 20, 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, May 20, 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 "Children" group.

Build with LEGO Master Nealita Nelson

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Nealita Nelson, a local LEGO legend and a finalist on season four of FOX's LEGO Masters, will guide children in creating their own fantastic LEGO builds. Participants must register...

Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Nealita Nelson, a local LEGO legend and a finalist on season four of FOX's LEGO Masters, will guide children in creating their own fantastic LEGO builds. Participants must register for each individual class.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Board Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Public Meeting
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Board Room
Program Type: Public Meeting
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, May 22, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, May 22, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Digital Downloads

Saturday, May 24, 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.

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 "Children" group.

Build with LEGO Master Nealita Nelson

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Nealita Nelson, a local LEGO legend and a finalist on season four of FOX's LEGO Masters, will guide children in creating their own fantastic LEGO builds. Participants must register...

Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Nealita Nelson, a local LEGO legend and a finalist on season four of FOX's LEGO Masters, will guide children in creating their own fantastic LEGO builds. Participants must register for each individual class.

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

FDR The Home Front

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Historical reenactor Gary Stamm presents FDR's handling of the Home Front during World II. The United States home front during World War II supported the war effort in many wa...

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

Historical reenactor Gary Stamm presents FDR's handling of the Home Front during World II. 

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

Grow a Sunflower! (rain date)

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Courtyard at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join the BPL Botanists Club!  Members of this club will plant seeds in a pot then take them home. Natalie Lester, Master Gardener and founder of the BPL Seed Library, wil...

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Home & Garden, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join the BPL Botanists Club!  Members of this club will plant seeds in a pot then take them home. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Lives Book Group

Monday, June 2, 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.

At Knit's End

Tuesday, June 3, 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.

Book Launch: "The Last Ferry Out" by Andrea Bartz

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for the launch of The Last Ferry Out by Andrea Bartz. The Brooklyn-born and bestselling thriller writer will be in conversation with a moderator. Cohosted with ...

Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit
Required
Seats Remaining: 125
Event Details:

Please join us for the launch of The Last Ferry Out by Andrea Bartz. The Brooklyn-born and bestselling thriller writer will be in conversation with a moderator. 

Cohosted with Boswell Books.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

First Friday Flicks

Friday, June 6, 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, June 7, 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.

It's All Elementary Book Group

Monday, June 9, 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.

When Milwaukee Went to War

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Author Thomas H. Fehring presents the incredible stories behind the many men and women--from all walks of life--whostepped up and proudly worked toward a common goal during World W...

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

Author Thomas H. Fehring presents the incredible stories behind the many men and women--from all walks of life--who

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Talking About Books

Tuesday, June 10, 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, June 10, 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.