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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!

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.

Indigenous People During the American Revolution

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Mark Freeland, Ph.D. and Mark Powless, Ph.D.

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!

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.

Joy of Bird Feeding

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

Have you ever wanted to start bird feeding? Based on Jim Carpenter’s (Founder of Wild Birds Unlimited) book, The Joy of Bird Feeding, Tom Moser, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Brookfield, will walk through five steps to b

Craft Saturday

9:00am–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
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.

All-Day Fiber Arts Fanatics

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community 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? Or are you looking for a “space away” to get some craft work done?   

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!

Memory Cafe: Road Trip

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Memory Cafe, Music, Games & Fun
Library Branch: Brookfield Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Memory Cafe, Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Head west with Bill and Cindy Peterson as they take us on a nostalgic ride along Route 66.  Bill will bring his guitar and we’ll all share our own road trip tales.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Jane Austen

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

Merri Cvetan from the Jane Austen Society of North America will introduce you to Jane Austen. Including, her family, and engagement, words attributed to Jane.  Her death and where she’s buried. And a few other things in between.

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?

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:

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. 

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! 

 

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. 

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!

Read It and Eat: 1776

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Community Reads, Cooking & Food, Book Group
Waitlist
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.