Name: Armchair Travel Book Group
Start: 2025-08-19T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-19T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Brookfield Public Library

A pair of glasses, a few black-and-white photographs, an open book, and a pencil atop an old-looking map

Armchair Travel Book Group

Tuesday, August 19, 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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At Knit's End

Tuesday, August 19, 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.

Galaxies

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Brookfield Public Library

Program Type:

Science & Technology

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Dr. Dennis D. Roscoe will discuss the different types of galaxies and the recent discoveries made by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Science & Technology

Event Details:

Dr. Dennis D. Roscoe will discuss the different types of galaxies and the recent discoveries made by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Digital Downloads

Thursday, August 21, 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.

A pair of glasses sitting on an older-looking book open to an image of a map.

Back in Time Book Group

Thursday, August 21, 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.

Tween Glow Party

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Brookfield Public Library

Program Type:

Music, Games & Fun

Age Group:

Tweens

Event Details:

Tweens, wrap up the summer at this fun event. Wear your white or neon clothes.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Music, Games & Fun

Event Details:

Tweens, wrap up the summer at this fun event. Wear your white or neon clothes.

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Great Lives Book Group

Monday, August 25, 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.

Monarch Butterflies: Royal Pollinators

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room at Brookfield Public Library

Program Type:

Family Friendly Activities, Home & Garden, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Family Friendly Activities, Home & Garden, Science & Technology

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At Knit's End

Tuesday, September 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.

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.

First Friday Flicks

Friday, September 5, 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. For a complete list of titles, please contact the Li...

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.

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Internet Resources You Need to Know

Saturday, September 6, 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.

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It's All Elementary Book Group

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 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.

Author Visit--Annelise Ryan

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room at Brookfield Public Library

Program Type:

Author Visit, Book Group

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Local author Annelise Ryan will talk about her book series. This is in conjunction with It's All Elementary Book Club.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Visit, Book Group

Event Details:

Local author Annelise Ryan will talk about her book series. This is in conjunction with It's All Elementary Book Club.

Talking About Books

Tuesday, September 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...

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, September 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.

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.

Short and Sweet Book Group

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library

Program Type:

Book Group

Age Group:

Adults

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. S...

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, September 11, 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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, September 11, 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.

LEGO Club

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Community Room at Brookfield Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Friendly 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 Friendly Activities, Music, Games & Fun

Build your own creation and complete our challenge!

STEAM Build-It Challenge Roller Coaster

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room at Brookfield Public Library

Program Type:

Science & Technology

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

Event Details:

Ages 8-12: Join us as we build roller coasters out of pool noodles! Registration is required and begins August 30. Note to parents: Children will be working in groups to...

Required

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Science & Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Event Details:

Ages 8-12: Join us as we build roller coasters out of pool noodles! Registration is required and begins August 30.

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Babytime

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Community Room at Brookfield Public Library

Program Type:

Family Friendly 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 Friendly Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

Ages 0-24 months: Join us for twenty minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

Armchair Travel Book Group

Tuesday, September 16, 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.

A child's hands holding a stack of Duplo-style bricks

Playgroup

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library

Program Type:

Family Friendly 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 Friendly Activities, Music, Games & Fun

Ages 0-24 months: Play with toys and make new friends!

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