Girls Night Out Book Club

Teen Craft: Flower Wreaths

Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Registration is now closed

Hump Day Stretch

Wed, May 07, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Join us for this midweek 45-minute stretch class. Wake up your body with a simple set of stretches and exercises set to music. Registration is required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

Registration is now closed

Hook & Needle Guild

Wed, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Calling all knitters, crochet enthusiast, embroidery gurus, quilting masters, and everybody that would like to join us for our monthly Guild Meeting. Tea will be served; new faces welcome!

Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Create fake flower wreaths perfect for Spring and Mother's Day

Registration is now closed

Yoga for Kids

Wed, May 07, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join yoga instructor and former kindergarten teacher Marianne Mohrhusen for some afternoon relaxation. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Registration is now closed

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - The Windup GIrl

Wed, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Read the best in Sci-Fi & Fantasy and join a lively discussion! Copies of the book will be available on the Library's Holds Shelf. New participants are always welcome.

Registration is now closed

Gong Meditation

Wed, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Relax with the sound and resonance of the Gong and allow your body to let go of tension and move into balance and ease.

Registration is now closed

The Aging Toolbox - A Guide to Building Proper Support for Aging Parents

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Thu, May 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Explore the impacts of aging and positive ways to help your loved ones maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.

Non-Fiction Book Club - The Road to Little Dribbling

Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Join the Non-Fiction Book Club for lively discussions. New participants welcome!

Teen Take & Make: Spring Potted Flower

Fri, May 09, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Pick up a kit starting today Friday, May 9 to create your own foam ornament potted flower. Kits will be available on the second floor while supplies last.

Slime Club: Color-Changing Slime

Fri, May 09, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!

Teen D & D

Fri, May 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Fri, May 09, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us every other month to make slime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Device Drop In

Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop computer? Need assistance with social media or library apps? Stop by and get one-one one help from a librarian. Walk-ins welcome!

Coding for Kids

Sat, May 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us to learn about coding and computer science. New skills each month. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Bouncing Babies Storytime

Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us for rhymes, bounces, songs, and more in this storytime just for babies. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Chair Yoga

Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Learn the basics of yoga without getting down on the floor. Presented on Zoom by Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes. New participants welcome; Zoom information will be sent by email before the class.

Retirement & Social Security

Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Learn strategies to maximize your social security income and get your questions answered. Presented by Michelle Mitchell, Market Director for Thrivent.

Tue, May 13, 9:00am - 10:00am

Salt Creek Trail at 26th & Harrison

Join us for a walk and conversation. Meet at the Salt Creek Trail parking lot at 26th Street and Harrison Avenue in LaGrange Park, Grove #2 West. New faces welcome!

Brain Bootcamp

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Give your brain a workout with brain teasers, trivia, word games, and more. New faces welcome!

Storytime Stars

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Genealogy Club - Online Resources for Jewish Genealogy in Chicagoland

Tue, May 13, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Join us Tuesday through Friday of the week before finals for snacks, stress relief crafts, and a quiet place to study.

Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Learn about the history of Jews in Chicago, and the records and resources that researchers can use in search of their Chicago roots.

3D Design Club - Kids Edition

Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Explore your creativity and learn how to create 3D designs with Tinkercad. Some laptops available for use, but participants are encouraged to bring their own device. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Tiny Tots Storytime

Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Illinois Libraries Present - Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room

Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.

Maker Machines: Poster Printer

Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Teen Bandits Banned Book Club: Perks of Being a Wallflower

Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us Tuesday through Friday of the week before finals for snacks, stress relief crafts, and a quiet place to study.

Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Off-Site

Teen participants 14-18 years old will discuss banned books, socialize, and enjoy some pizza in this brand-new club. Program will be held at The Loft at Eight Corners teen center.

True Crime Club - Unsolved Hollywood Murders: The Black Dahlia

Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Welcome to True Crime Club, where we discuss all things True Crime. This month, librarian and author Susan Gibberman will present on The Black Dahlia, Hollywood's most famous unsolved murder.

Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Art Explorers: Nature Bracelets

Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Join us Tuesday through Friday of the week before finals for snacks, stress relief crafts, and a quiet place to study.

Thu, May 15, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Library Pollinator Garden

Join us in the Pollinator Garden for this nature filled craft! Walk ins and new friends welcome.

Teaching Tech: Electric Motors

Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Assemble small cars and learn how electric motors work.

Fri, May 16, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!

Chair Zumba

Fri, May 16, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

This 45-minute seated class combines music and muscle toning moves to give you an overall energy boost! Registration is required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

This event is full

Theatrical Mask Paint & Play

Fri, May 16, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us Tuesday through Friday of the week before finals for snacks, stress relief crafts, and a quiet place to study.

Butterfly Suncatchers

Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Use paper plates and other low-mess items to create a suncatcher in the shape of a butterfly!

Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join actress and creator Janie Crick for a creative mask-making class! Bring theatrical masks to life with paint while learning core emotions and how to incorporate them into imaginative play.

Sunday Crafternoons

Sun, May 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Spend your Sunday afternoon crafting with like-minded friends. Bring your own project or do one of ours! Drop-ins welcome.

Special Board of Trustees Meeting

Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Special Board of Trustees Meeting

Bouncing Babies Storytime

Mon, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us for rhymes, bounces, songs, and more in this storytime just for babies. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Device Drop In

Mon, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Study Room 1

Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop computer? Need assistance with social media or library apps? Stop by and get one-one one help from a librarian. Walk-ins welcome!

Chair Yoga

Mon, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Learn the basics of yoga without getting down on the floor. Presented on Zoom by Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes. New participants welcome; Zoom information will be sent by email before the class.

Mason Jar Luminary Session 1

Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Add a spark of magic to your home by customizing a paper house in a mason jar luminary.

FOL Writers' Group

Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Calling all writers! Join our group where writers of all genres come together to exchange ideas, offer constructive feedback, and get inspired!

Girls Night Out Book Club - The Heiress

Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us monthly in person or on Zoom to chat about a variety of books all focused on women. New participants are always welcome!

Mason Jar Luminary Session 2

Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Add a spark of magic to your home by customizing a paper house in a mason jar luminary.

Books & Bites Cookbook Club - The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook

Tue, May 20, 9:00am - 10:00am

Salt Creek Trail at 26th & Harrison

Join us for a walk and conversation. Meet at the Salt Creek Trail parking lot at 26th Street and Harrison Avenue in LaGrange Park, Grove #2 West. New faces welcome!

Cards and Conversation

Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!

Storytime Stars

Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, May 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Choose a recipe from a pre-selected book and bring it in to share. Copies will be available on the Library's hold shelf. New faces welcome!

Tiny Tots Storytime

Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Meathead Author Event - The Meathead Method

Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Local barbeque expert Meathead is back with a new cookbook- The Meathead Method. Meet Brookfield's own barbeque pro and get tips to improve your grilling...just in time for summer!

Poetry Appreciation Group - Best American Poetry 2024

Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Hump Day Stretch

Wed, May 21, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Join us for this midweek 45-minute stretch class. Wake up your body with a simple set of stretches and exercises set to music. Registration is required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

This event is full

Hook & Needle Guild

Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Calling all knitters, crochet enthusiast, embroidery gurus, quilting masters, and everybody that would like to join us for our monthly Guild Meeting. Tea will be served; new faces welcome!

Teen Craft: Paint & Pop

Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Take a study break and destress, by painting mini canvas with pop to drink

Zumba for Kids

Wed, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us for this after school dance party! Move and groove to Latin American, hip-hop, and pop music. Please note: gym shoes are required for this event. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Comic Creation Club

Wed, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Write, draw, and create your own comic strips. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Poetry enthusiasts are invited to the Poetry Appreciation Club- a new community-led book club.

Creating a Compelling College Application

Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room

Learn how to draft a compelling narrative to increase your chances for admission to your top schools.

100 Years of Crime - The Thursday Murder Club

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Thu, May 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Wye Valley Apartments, Cantata - Dining Room

May's selection is book 1 of the popular Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman. The book centers around four residents of a retirement community who meet weekly to discuss unsolved murders.

Slime Club: Color-Changing Slime

Fri, May 23, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!

Teen D & D

Fri, May 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Fri, May 23, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us every other month to make slime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Library Closed

Sun, May 25, All day

LSF Brookfield Library - All Rooms (Meeting, Conference, and Storytime)

The LSF Brookfield Library is closed on Sundays until Labor Day. Materials may be returned in the drive-up drop box on Lincoln Avenue. The Library will also be closed tomorrow for Memorial Day.

Library Closed for Memorial Day

Mon, May 26, All day

LSF Brookfield Library - All Rooms (Meeting, Conference, and Storytime)

The LSF Brookfield Library is closed all day in observance of Memorial Day. Materials may be returned in the drive-up drop box on Lincoln Avenue. Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 27 at 10 a.m.

Friends + Foundation Meeting

Tue, May 27, 9:00am - 10:00am

LSF Brookfield Library

Join us for a walk and conversation. Meet at the Salt Creek Trail parking lot at 26th Street and Harrison Avenue in LaGrange Park, Grove #2 West. New faces welcome!

Brain Bootcamp

Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Give your brain a workout with brain teasers, trivia, word games, and more. New faces welcome!

Storytime Stars

Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, May 27, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Meeting of the Friends + Foundation for the Brookfield Library

Tiny Tots Storytime

Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

READ to the Dogs

Tue, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Practice your reading skills with dogs from the Hinsdale Humane Society. Check in at the Youth Desk to sign up for a 10 min time slot! Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

This event is full

TAG: Summer Reading Program Decorations

Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Help make the library a better place for teens by decorating the Teen Space look cool for Summer Reading Program. You will earn 1 hour of volunteer credit.

Library Board of Trustees

Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Books & Brews - Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Thu, May 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

BuckleDown Brewing

Adults 21+ are welcome to join Books & Brews Book Club. Participants will discuss books, socialize, and enjoy a fine brew each month at a different local establishment. New participants welcome.

Take & Make: Paper Bag Piñatas

Fri, May 30, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!

Rainbow Sensory Playtime

Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Enjoy rainbow inspired sensory stations with colorful items to touch and see! Explore the rainbow soap foam station, the kaleidoscope station, and more in this sensory play session for kids.

Baby & Me Playtime

Fri, May 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Connect with other babies and their caregivers in our Classroom and enjoy a fun collection of toys and music. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Chair Zumba

Fri, May 30, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

This 45-minute seated class combines music and muscle toning moves to give you an overall energy boost! Registration is required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

This event is full

Fri, May 30, 5:00pm - 5:05pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Pick up a kit starting Friday, May 16 near the Information Desk on the 2nd floor and be on the lookout for a video tutorial on Facebook and YouTube detailing how to make Paper Bag Piñatas!

Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration

Mon, Jun 02, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.

Chair Yoga

Mon, Jun 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Learn the basics of yoga without getting down on the floor. Presented on Zoom by Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes. New participants welcome; Zoom information will be sent by email before the class.

Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Library Plaza

Tue, Jun 03, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.

Tue, Jun 03, 9:00am - 10:00am

Salt Creek Trail at 26th & Harrison

Join us for a walk and conversation. Meet at the Salt Creek Trail parking lot at 26th Street and Harrison Avenue in LaGrange Park, Grove #2 West. New faces welcome!

Cards and Conversation

Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!

Maker Studio 101

Tue, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Complete your Maker Studio orientation by attending this introductory class! We'll cover procedures, reservations, machine operation, materials, and best practices! Read the long description for more!

Teen Craft: Pride Rainbows in Mason Jars

Wed, Jun 04, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.

Hump Day Stretch

Wed, Jun 04, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Join us for this midweek 45-minute stretch class. Wake up your body with a simple set of stretches and exercises set to music. Registration is required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

Hook & Needle Guild

Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Calling all knitters, crochet enthusiast, embroidery gurus, quilting masters, and everybody that would like to join us for our monthly Guild Meeting. Tea will be served; new faces welcome!

Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Use salt that has been dyed different colors to make a rainbow for pride month.

Yoga for Kids

Wed, Jun 04, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join yoga instructor and former kindergarten teacher Marianne Mohrhusen for some afternoon relaxation. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - Recursion

Wed, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Read the best in Sci-Fi & Fantasy and join a lively discussion! Copies of the book will be available on the Library's Holds Shelf. New participants are always welcome.

Thu, Jun 05, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.

3D Print & Design Club

Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Join us to learn and discuss all things 3D printing and design! Open to all ages (under 12 with an adult). Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new faces welcome!

Fri, Jun 06, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.