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Family Game Day

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Ages 5-12: Play a variety of family-friendly games!

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

Ages 5-12: Play a variety of family-friendly games!

Please note:

Caregivers required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Color the Courtyard Party

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Courtyard at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities
Age Group:
Children

Come to the Courtyard for colorful games, fun, activities, and more! Weather permitting.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities
Event Details:

Come to the Courtyard for colorful games, fun, activities, and more! Weather permitting.

Please note:

Caregivers required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Color the Courtyard Party

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Courtyard at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities
Age Group:
Children

Come to the Courtyard for colorful games, fun, activities, and more! Weather permitting.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities
Event Details:

Come to the Courtyard for colorful games, fun, activities, and more! Weather permitting.

Please note:

Caregivers required.

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

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Time

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Courtyard at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Ages 0-12: Stories, songs, action rhymes, and fingerplays! Please bring a blanket to sit on.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Ages 0-12: Stories, songs, action rhymes, and fingerplays! Please bring a blanket to sit on.

Please note:

Caregivers required.

Outside weather permitting; inside if necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group

First Friday Flicks

Friday, August 1, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Internet Resources You Need to Know

Saturday, August 2, 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 "Tweens" group

Crochet Club

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Ages 10-12: All levels of crocheters welcome! Ms. Rachel will teach beginning crochet skills with a scarf project. We will supply the hooks. You can bring your favorite worsted weight yarn or use our limited supply.

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

Ages 10-12: All levels of crocheters welcome! Ms. Rachel will teach beginning crochet skills with a scarf project. We will supply the hooks. You can bring your favorite worsted weight yarn or use our limited supply.

This event is in the "Adults" group

At Knit's End

Tuesday, August 5, 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

Teen String Art

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers' Circle

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Wing Meeting 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: East Wing Meeting 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Captain Will Ness (wellness) and the Pirates of Your Health

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun, Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Children

Arrr! Captain Will Ness will talk about the Pirates of ye Health; 
things that steal ye health, like germs, not exercising, and 

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

Arrr! Captain Will Ness will talk about the Pirates of ye Health; 
things that steal ye health, like germs, not exercising, and 

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, August 6, 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 "Children" group

Set Up Library Event

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children

Please note:

Caregivers required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Meet the Dinosaurs

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities
Age Group:
Children

Dinosaur Dimensions presents a special show featuring four awesome and fearsome dinosaurs!

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities
Event Details:

Dinosaur Dimensions presents a special show featuring four awesome and fearsome dinosaurs!

Please note:

Caregivers required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Time

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Courtyard at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Ages 0-12: Stories, songs, action rhymes, and fingerplays! Please bring a blanket to sit on.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Ages 0-12: Stories, songs, action rhymes, and fingerplays! Please bring a blanket to sit on.

Please note:

Caregivers required.

Outside weather permitting; inside if necessary.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

LEGO Club

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
LEGO Club:

Build your own creation and complete our challenge!

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun

Build your own creation and complete our challenge!

This event is in the "Adults" group

It's All Elementary Book Group

Monday, August 11, 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

Talking About Books

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community 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...

AUGUST IS MOVIE NIGHT IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM!

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

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.

AUGUST IS MOVIE NIGHT IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts Fanatics

Tuesday, August 12, 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

The Photography of Lewis Carroll

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Museum docent Rhonda Pelk will examine the photography of the famed author of Alice in Wonderland, Charles Dodgson, a.k.a. Lewis Carroll.

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

Museum docent Rhonda Pelk will examine the photography of the famed author of Alice in Wonderland, Charles Dodgson, a.k.a. Lewis Carroll.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Short and Sweet Book Group

Thursday, August 14, 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.

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 "Tweens" group

Dive into DNA with a Genomics Learning Journey

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Tweens

Ages 10-12:  Join us for a three week Genomics Learning Journey!

August 14: DNA: The Building Blocks
August 21: Breakfast Proteins
August 28: DNA Mutations & Extracting Strawberry DNA

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

Ages 10-12:  Join us for a three week Genomics Learning Journey!

August 14: DNA: The Building Blocks
August 21: Breakfast Proteins
August 28: DNA Mutations & Extracting Strawberry DNA

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ice Cream Social

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Courtyard at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Enjoy music and ice cream in our Courtyard, sponsored by the Friends of the Brookfield Public Library!

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Family Activities
Event Details:

Enjoy music and ice cream in our Courtyard, sponsored by the Friends of the Brookfield Public Library!