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Author Visit: Hannah Morrissey

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults

Local author Hannah Morrissey will discuss her Black Harbor Suspense series. This program 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
Event Details:

Local author Hannah Morrissey will discuss her Black Harbor Suspense series. This program is in conjunction with It's All Elementary Book Club.

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Short and Sweet Book Group

Thursday, May 14, 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.

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Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, May 14, 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.

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Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, May 14, 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.

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Craft Saturday

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family 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 Activities

Make a seasonal craft!

Please note:

Available while supplies last.

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Food Preservation Basics

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults

Annie Wegner LeFort of EatMoveMKE returns for a presentation on safe home food preservation in time for garden planning. She will touch on a brief history of home food preservation and the current standards for safe hot water bath canning.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Annie Wegner LeFort of EatMoveMKE returns for a presentation on safe home food preservation in time for garden planning. She will touch on a brief history of home food preservation and the current standards for safe hot water bath canning.

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Fiber Arts Fanatics

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Harnischfeger Activity Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Are you stuck on a project and need some advice? Are you just starting out and want some support?

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Harnischfeger Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you stuck on a project and need some advice? Are you just starting out and want some support?

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Assistance for Job Seekers

Tuesday, May 19, 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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Armchair Travel Book Group

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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, May 19, 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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Severe Weather with Drew Burgoyne

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

CBS 58 Chief Meteorologist Drew Burgoyne shows you the science behind our weather and the importance of severe weather safety.

Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

CBS 58 Chief Meteorologist Drew Burgoyne shows you the science behind our weather and the importance of severe weather safety.

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Back in Time Book Group

Thursday, May 21, 2026 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.

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Wisconsin's Connection to the American Revolution

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

While Wisconsin did not become a territory until 1836 and a state until 1848, its ties to the American Revolution go far deeper than may be apparent.

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

While Wisconsin did not become a territory until 1836 and a state until 1848, its ties to the American Revolution go far deeper than may be apparent.

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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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Assistance for Job Seekers

Tuesday, May 26, 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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What's Old is New: A History of Retro Car Design

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Love it or hate it, Chrysler’s PT Cruiser seemed inescapable at the dawn of the 21st century. But it wasn’t the first and wouldn’t be the last car whose designers moved forward by looking backward.

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

Love it or hate it, Chrysler’s PT Cruiser seemed inescapable at the dawn of the 21st century. But it wasn’t the first and wouldn’t be the last car whose designers moved forward by looking backward.

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Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, May 28, 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, May 28, 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.

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Digital Downloads

Saturday, May 30, 2026 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.

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Great Lives Book Group

Monday, June 1, 2026 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.

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Assistance for Job Seekers

Tuesday, June 2, 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, June 2, 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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Live Webinar with Melinda Myers: Managing Your Landscape with Pollinators in Mind

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults

Live Webinar with Gardening Expert Melinda Myers! 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Event Details:

Live Webinar with Gardening Expert Melinda Myers! 

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Hitchcock: The Master of Suspense

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Indulge in the thrilling side of classic Hollywood by learning about the “Master of Suspense” himself–Alfred Hitchcock! Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a discussion about Hitchcock’s career, his memorable films, and his legacy today.

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

Indulge in the thrilling side of classic Hollywood by learning about the “Master of Suspense” himself–Alfred Hitchcock! Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a discussion about Hitchcock’s career, his memorable films, and his legacy today.