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Toddler Tales

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Toddler Tales:

Ages 2-3: Join us for 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 2-3: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

A group of toddlers sitting down with their arms stretched overhead.

Toddler Tales

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Toddler Tales:

Ages 2-3: Join us for 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 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, May 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Family Time:

Ages 0-6: Join us for 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 0-6: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

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First Friday Flicks

Friday, May 2, 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. Please contact the Library for the list of titles.

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. Please contact the Library for the list of titles.

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Internet Resources You Need to Know

Saturday, May 3, 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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Babytime

Monday, May 5, 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!

Top Secret stamp

Native American Code Talkers of World War I and II: An Enduring Legacy

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 appe...

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

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Playgroup

Tuesday, May 6, 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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At Knit's End

Tuesday, May 6, 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. 

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

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Family Time:

Ages 0-6: Join us for 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 0-6: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

LEGOs assorted colors and size

Build with LEGO Master Nealita Nelson

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Nealita Nelson, a local LEGO legend and a finalist on season four of FOX's LEGO Masters, will guide children in creating their own fantastic LEGO builds. Participants must register...

Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Nealita Nelson, a local LEGO legend and a finalist on season four of FOX's LEGO Masters, will guide children in creating their own fantastic LEGO builds. Participants must register for each individual class.

A group of toddlers sitting down with their arms stretched overhead.

Toddler Tales

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Toddler Tales:

Ages 2-3: Join us for 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 2-3: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

A group of toddlers sitting down with their arms stretched overhead.

Toddler Tales

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Toddler Tales:

Ages 2-3: Join us for 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 2-3: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

open book

Short and Sweet Book Group

Thursday, May 8, 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.

Green 20-sided die with gold numbers.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, May 8, 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.

Green 20-sided die with gold numbers.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, May 8, 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.

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, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Family Time:

Ages 0-6: Join us for 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 0-6: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!

LEGO bricks in many colors

LEGO Club

Saturday, May 10, 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!

Sunflowers

Grow a Sunflower!

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Courtyard at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join the BPL Botanists Club!  Members of this club will plant seeds in a pot then take them home. Natalie Lester, Master Gardener and founder of the BPL Seed Library, wil...

Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Courtyard
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Home & Garden, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join the BPL Botanists Club!  Members of this club will plant seeds in a pot then take them home. 

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It's All Elementary Book Group

Monday, May 12, 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.

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Pokémon Phenomenon

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games, & Fun
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6-10. Please bring your TCG deck and mat to play against someone. Please bring card binders if you wish to share or trade.  

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

Ages 6-10. Please bring your TCG deck and mat to play against someone. Please bring card binders if you wish to share or trade.  

Please note:

Caregivers required.

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

Talking About Books

Tuesday, May 13, 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, May 13, 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. 

LEGOs assorted colors and size

Build with LEGO Master Nealita Nelson

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Brookfield Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Nealita Nelson, a local LEGO legend and a finalist on season four of FOX's LEGO Masters, will guide children in creating their own fantastic LEGO builds. Participants must register...

Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Nealita Nelson, a local LEGO legend and a finalist on season four of FOX's LEGO Masters, will guide children in creating their own fantastic LEGO builds. Participants must register for each individual class.