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At Knit's End

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 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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World Sound Exploration

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Learn about indigenous flutes and woodwinds, then participate in a drum circle. No music experience necessary.

Presented by Ryan Meisel.

Ages 3-12.

 

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

Learn about indigenous flutes and woodwinds, then participate in a drum circle. No music experience necessary.

Presented by Ryan Meisel.

Ages 3-12.

 

Please note:

Caregivers required.

World Sound Exploration Flyer advertising date, time, and details

World Sound Exploration

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Learn about indigenous flutes and woodwinds, then participate in a drum circle. No music experience necessary.

Presented by Ryan Meisel.

Ages 3-12.

 

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

Learn about indigenous flutes and woodwinds, then participate in a drum circle. No music experience necessary.

Presented by Ryan Meisel.

Ages 3-12.

 

Please note:

Caregivers required.

board games

Board Game Day

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Play a variety of fabulous, family-friendly board games! Ages 3 & Up.

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

Play a variety of fabulous, family-friendly board games! Ages 3 & Up.

Please note:

Caregivers required.

board games

Board Game Day

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children

Play a variety of fabulous, family-friendly board games! Ages 3 & Up.

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

Play a variety of fabulous, family-friendly board games! Ages 3 & Up.

Please note:

Caregivers required.

Decorate Your Bike at the library for the Fourth of July parade.

Decorate Your Bike

Friday, July 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Parking Lot at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities
Age Group:
Children

Join us in the East Parking Lot (back of the Library).  Bring your bicycle, tricycle, or stroller to decorate for the Saturday, July 4 parade!  We'll provide the decorations.   

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: East Parking Lot
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities
Event Details:

Join us in the East Parking Lot (back of the Library).  Bring your bicycle, tricycle, or stroller to decorate for the Saturday, July 4 parade!  We'll provide the decorations.   

Please note:

Caregivers required.

Weather permitting.

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 

Closing
Branches:
Brookfield Public Library
Description:

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

Department of Workforce Development logo

Assistance for Job Seekers

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
East Wing Meeting Room at Brookfield Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Staff from the Department of Workforce Development's Bureau of Job Service will connect you to employment assistance, resume development, and other workforce resources.

To register for a free 20-30 minute appointment, please contact:

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: East Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Staff from the Department of Workforce Development's Bureau of Job Service will connect you to employment assistance, resume development, and other workforce resources.

To register for a free 20-30 minute appointment, please contact:

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At Knit's End

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 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. 

Photo of a cute fuzzy dog on a cup coaster

Teen Photo Coasters

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Turn your fave pic into a cool coaster with a little Mod Podge magic! 
Bring your own photograph printed on photo paper.

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

Turn your fave pic into a cool coaster with a little Mod Podge magic! 
Bring your own photograph printed on photo paper.

Turtle

"Life in a Shell" presented by Retzer Nature Center

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

A Retzer Nature Center Naturalist will share a story and lead an indoor, hands-on exploration of shells (turtles, snails, 
insects, eggs, and seeds). Ages 3-12.

 

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

A Retzer Nature Center Naturalist will share a story and lead an indoor, hands-on exploration of shells (turtles, snails, 
insects, eggs, and seeds). Ages 3-12.

 

Please note:

Caregivers required.

A turtle

"Life in a Shell" presented by Retzer Nature Center

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

A Retzer Nature Center Naturalist will share a story and lead an indoor, hands-on exploration of shells (turtles, snails, 
insects, eggs, and seeds). Ages 3-12.

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

A Retzer Nature Center Naturalist will share a story and lead an indoor, hands-on exploration of shells (turtles, snails, 
insects, eggs, and seeds). Ages 3-12.

Please note:

Caregivers required.

Bug in a Rug Theater presents "When I Look in the Mirror. Ages 2 and up.

Bug in a Rug Theater presents "When I Look in a Mirror"

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Imagine becoming or doing anything you can imagine using a magical mirror. 

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

Imagine becoming or doing anything you can imagine using a magical mirror. 

Please note:

Caregivers required.

open book

Short and Sweet Book Group

Thursday, July 9, 2026 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.

Bug in a Rug Theater presents "When I Look in the Mirror"

"When I Look in the Mirror" presented by Bug in a Rug Children's Theater

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Imagine becoming or doing anything you can imagine using a magical mirror. 

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

Imagine becoming or doing anything you can imagine using a magical mirror. 

Please note:

Caregivers required.

Green 20-sided die with gold numbers.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, July 9, 2026 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.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Harnischfeger Activity 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, July 9, 2026 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.

Lego Club is for children from birth to 12 years old.

LEGO Club

Saturday, July 11, 2026 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!

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It's All Elementary Book Group

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Book Group, Movie
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...

 

Movie night! Exact time to be determined after this year's selection.

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

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.

 

Movie night! Exact time to be determined after this year's selection.

Department of Workforce Development logo

Assistance for Job Seekers

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
East Wing Meeting Room at Brookfield Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Staff from the Department of Workforce Development's Bureau of Job Service will connect you to employment assistance, resume development, and other workforce resources.

To register for a free 20-30 minute appointment, please contact:

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: East Wing Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Staff from the Department of Workforce Development's Bureau of Job Service will connect you to employment assistance, resume development, and other workforce resources.

To register for a free 20-30 minute appointment, please contact:

The words "Talking About Books," with word bubbles in place of the letters O in "books"

Talking About Books

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 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.

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Fiber Arts Fanatics

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 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. 

Bollywood Groove Program Flyer advertising date, time, and details

Bollywood Groove

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Learn about India’s vibrant culture through dance and music that will make you groove. 

Presented by Ajanta Chakraborty.

Ages 3-12.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Learn about India’s vibrant culture through dance and music that will make you groove. 

Presented by Ajanta Chakraborty.

Ages 3-12.

Bollywood Groove Program Flyer advertising date, time, and details

Bollywood Groove

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Learn about India’s vibrant culture through dance and music that will make you groove. 

Presented by Ajanta Chakraborty.

Ages 3-12.

 

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Learn about India’s vibrant culture through dance and music that will make you groove. 

Presented by Ajanta Chakraborty.

Ages 3-12.