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Read It and Eat: 1776

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Community Reads, Cooking & Food, Book Group
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Reads, Cooking & Food, Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of the book 1776 by David McCullough while enjoying a meal of American fare. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Brookfield Public Library.

Toddler Tales

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

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

Toddler Tales

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

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

Dungeons & Dragons

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens
Music, Games & Fun
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.

Dungeons & Dragons

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens
Music, Games & Fun
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.

Family Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

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

Hobby Hunting for Adults

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Meet local hobbyists and learn about their activities. You might just discover a new hobby!

Make Your Own Dream Lantern

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own glowing dream lantern with local eco-art studio Cloud 9 Workshop! Using delicate vellum paper, up-cycled cans, and a tiny battery-operated light, you’ll design a lantern that casts a soft, soothing glow.

Please note:

Caregivers required.

Babytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

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

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.

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:

Playgroup

10:00am–11:30am
Children
Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Harnischfeger Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun

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

 

Family Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

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

Toddler Tales

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

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

Toddler Tales

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

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

Benjamin Franklin: Presidential Friends

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

Historical reenactor Terry R. Kutz presents as Dr. Benjamin Franklin, discussing his relationship with three presidents, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. 

Family Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

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

First Friday Flicks

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Movie
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 feel free to bring your own movie snacks! 

Internet Resources You Need to Know

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Technology Help
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Help
Event Details:

Learn about the different subscription databases available to you through the Library.

This month: Library Chef,

Grow a Pumpkin This Summer!

1:30pm–2:15pm
Children
Home & Garden
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Home & Garden
Event Details:

Kick start Summer Reading with "Plant a Seed, Read"!

Please note:

Available while supplies last.

Caregivers required.

American Flag Craft - Tween and Teen Take and Make

All Day 5/4–5/23
Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Beginning Monday, May 4, stop by the Adult Reference Desk to pick up an American Flag Craft kit. Kit contains instructions and most materials needed so the project can be completed at home.

Please note:

Available while supplies last.

Babytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

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

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:

Playgroup

10:00am–11:30am
Children
Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Harnischfeger Activity Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Music, Games & Fun

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