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It's All Elementary Book Group

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Group
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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Assistance for Job Seekers

9:00am–11:00am
Adults
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:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Talking About Books

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Group
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts Fanatics

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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. 

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

Dean Robbins discusses his essay collection Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and Me, offering a unique perspective on legendary figures with often surprising connections to the state, includin

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Short and Sweet Book Group

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Book Group
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 "Adults" group

Digital Downloads

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Technology Help
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts Fanatics

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Assistance for Job Seekers

9:00am–11:00am
Adults
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:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Armchair Travel Book Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Book Group
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

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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 "Adults" group

Writers' Circle

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Rotary Club of Brookfield 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. You will receive writing prompts, have opportunities to share what you write, and learn to give and receive helpful critiques. Led by published author Lois Patton. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all sessions. 

Whether your goal is to preserve memories, compile a collection of stories, or write and publish, these sessions will get you on your way.

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Rejuvenating the Aging Brain

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Science & Technology, Health & Wellbeing
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology, Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Our brains excel at detecting novelty, and this skill is important for learning, perception and decision making.

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Back in Time Book Group

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Book Group
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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Nutrition for Adults

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellbeing
Cancelled
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Asma Ali Mir will discuss the role nutrition plays in a healthy lifestyle. She will offer tips for a healthy diet.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

America’s 250th anniversary is the perfect time to dig into your family’s Revolutionary roots.

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Mini-Library Take & Make

All Day
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a kit to complete the project at home! Kit contains instructions and most materials needed for the project. Kit pickup is at the Adult Reference Desk and begins Monday, March 23.

Please note:

Available while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Lives Book Group

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Book Group
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.

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

Mini-Library Take & Make

All Day
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a kit to complete the project at home! Kit contains instructions and most materials needed for the project. Kit pickup is at the Adult Reference Desk and begins Monday, March 23.

Please note:

Available while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Assistance for Job Seekers

9:00am–11:00am
Adults
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:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Z-Mentalism

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Music, Games & Fun
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Imagine someone predicting several thoughts that a stranger in the audience didn’t even know they would have.

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

Mini-Library Take & Make

All Day
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a kit to complete the project at home! Kit contains instructions and most materials needed for the project. Kit pickup is at the Adult Reference Desk and begins Monday, March 23.

Please note:

Available while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Coping with Stress Through Journaling

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellbeing
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Stressed out? Learn how practicing journaling can be used as a coping technique to protect your well-being. Presented by Waukesha County Public Health.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Milwaukee's Women in History

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
History & Genealogy
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Historian, author, and Forest Home Cemetery docent Anita Pietrykowski will share stories of trailblazing women who are buried at the Cemetery, as well as other notable local figures.