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Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden, Personal Finance
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Toddler Tales

Thursday, November 20, 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!

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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, November 20, 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!

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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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Back in Time Book Group

Thursday, November 20, 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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Family Time

Friday, November 21, 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!

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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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Great Lives Book Group

Monday, November 24, 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.

Nanowrimo - National Novel Writing Month, Come Write In

Tuesday, November 25, 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
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Drop in to join fellow writers in crafting your writing project in November. 
 

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Writers' Circle

Wednesday, November 26, 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.

Library Building Closed

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Brookfield Public Library

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

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Branches:
Brookfield Public Library
Description:

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

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Babytime

Monday, December 1, 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!

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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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Playgroup

Tuesday, December 2, 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!  

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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, December 2, 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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Family Time

Wednesday, December 3, 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!

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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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Toddler Tales

Thursday, December 4, 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!

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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, December 4, 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!

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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 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, December 5, 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!

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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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First Friday Flicks

Friday, December 5, 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.

Gingerbread House

Build a Mini Gingerbread House

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Build a mini gingerbread house to take home.  One child per gingerbread house.  Ages: 8-12.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build a mini gingerbread house to take home.  One child per gingerbread house.  Ages: 8-12.

Please note:

Caregivers required.

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It's All Elementary Book Group

Monday, December 8, 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.

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Digital Downloads

Tuesday, December 9, 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.

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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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Talking About Books

Tuesday, December 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...

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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, December 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. 

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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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Writers' Circle

Wednesday, December 10, 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
View Details
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.

SET-UP LIBRARY Event

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Harnischfeger Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun, Storytime & Early Literacy