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LEGO Club

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

Build your own creation and complete our challenge!

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.

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:

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.

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. 

Author Visit: Hannah Morrissey

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Author Visit
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.

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.

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.

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.

Food Preservation Basics

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Cooking & Food, Home & Garden
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.

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. 

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. 

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.

Wisconsin's Connection to the American Revolution

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
History & Genealogy
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.

Library Building Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Brookfield Public Library
Description:

The Library building will be closed on this day. We are always open online! brookfieldlibrary.com 

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:

What's Old is New: A History of Retro Car Design

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
History & Genealogy, Science & Technology
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.

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.

Digital Downloads

10:00am–11:00am
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.

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.