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Genealogy Club

The Former Slaveholder Who Founded a Chicago Suburb

2024-08-13 16:00:00 2024-08-13 17:00:00 America/Regina Genealogy Club Come join us for some fascinating local history! Learn about F. D. Cossitt, the former slave owner who founded La Grange. Presented by Chicago State University Archivist Kheir Fakhreldin. LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Tuesday, August 13
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-13 16:00:00 2024-08-13 17:00:00 America/Regina Genealogy Club Come join us for some fascinating local history! Learn about F. D. Cossitt, the former slave owner who founded La Grange. Presented by Chicago State University Archivist Kheir Fakhreldin. LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

LSF Brookfield Library

Meeting Room 1

Come join us for some fascinating local history! Learn about F. D. Cossitt, the former slave owner who founded La Grange. Presented by Chicago State University Archivist Kheir Fakhreldin.


AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

TAGS: | Senior | Genealogy Club | Genealogy | Adult |

LSF Brookfield Library

Phone: 708-485-6917

Hours
Mon, Aug 19 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 20 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 21 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 22 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 25 Closed
Mon, Aug 19 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 20 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 21 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 22 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 25 Closed

About the branch

The Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library is located at the intersection of Grand and Park Avenue. It has 5 Study Rooms, 3 Meeting Rooms, an Editing Studio, and a Maker Studio.

Upcoming Events

Wed, Aug 21, All day
Virtual
The deadline to register for the Library's Fantasy Football League is August 21. Sign up to receive a link to register your team with our League Administrator.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Explore different open-ended sensory stations. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Wed, Aug 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. New faces welcome!

Wed, Aug 21, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join this dance party full of fitness fun. 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!

Wed, Aug 21, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Draw, color, and create your own comic strips. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Thu, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Weekly book sorting.

Thu, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a special adventurous evening storytime out on the lawn. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Fri, Aug 23, 10:15am - 10:45am
Ninja Squad Gym
Join a real Ninja Squad Coach as they read a great story, then jump, roll, balance and PLAY like a NINJA! Perfect for kids 2-5 years with a grown up buddy as a guardian. Registration required.

Fri, Aug 23, 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, Aug 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Take some time to unwind on this Friday afternoon by playing some games with friends or making new ones!

Fri, Aug 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, Aug 23, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us every other month for a fun experiment. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Fri, Aug 23, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Pick up a kit starting August 9th and be on the lookout out for an accompanying video on Facebook and YouTube detailing how to make your own Watermelon Walls!

Sat, Aug 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - All Rooms (Meeting, Conference, and Storytime)
Celebrate all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics) at our annual STEAM Fest.

Rescheduled
Sat, Aug 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, August 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Celebrate Hitchcock's birth month with a screening of The Thirty Nine Steps and an episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour.

Mon, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a special storytime session. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!

Mon, Aug 26, 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 after registration.

Mon, Aug 26, 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!

Mon, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a painting class with local artist Carla Riseman. Create a beautiful floral design and enjoy a non alcoholic beverage.
This event is full

Tue, Aug 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!

Tue, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!

Tue, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Practice your reading skills with dogs from the Hinsdale Humane Society. 10 minute time slots will be assigned.
This event is full

Tue, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a painting class with local artist Carla Riseman. Create a beautiful floral design and enjoy a non alcoholic beverage. Registration is required.
This event is full

Wed, Aug 28, 10:15am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Foster a love for music and creativity in your child during this special visit from the Brookfield Academy for Mini-Musicians. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.

Wed, Aug 28, 11:15am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Foster a love for music and creativity in your child during this special visit from the Brookfield Academy for Mini-Musicians! Ages 0-24 months with caregiver.

Wed, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Learn what TAG is all about at our welcome pizza party. Registration is encouraged, walk ins welcome.

Wed, Aug 28, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Children will learn basic yoga poses and calming techniques. Join yoga instructor and former kindergarten teacher Marianne Mohrhusen for some afternoon relaxation. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Wed, Aug 28, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Thu, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Weekly book sorting.

Thu, Aug 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
This month, we will meet on the Library's outdoor Plaza to discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, weather permitting. The Library will provide mocktails to participants.

Rescheduled
Thu, Aug 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, August 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Outdoor Plaza
This month, we will meet on the Library's outdoor Plaza to discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, weather permitting. The Library will provide mocktails to participants.

Thu, Aug 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Members of the Library's Fantasy Football League are welcome to attend this Live Draft Party. Assemble your dream team, enjoy snacks, and meet your fellow competitors for the season prize.

Fri, Aug 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, Aug 30, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Painting and drawing and sculpting, oh my! Let's explore our imaginations and see what we can create. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Tue, Sep 03, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Chill us to the bone with your original super-short story or poem (15 sentences or less). Submit your entries for a prize and the opportunity to read your story live at the library.

Tue, Sep 03, 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!

Tue, Sep 03, 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!

Tue, Sep 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!

Wed, Sep 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. New faces welcome!

Wed, Sep 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, Sep 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Weekly book sorting.

Thu, Sep 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
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, Sep 06, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the YS Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!

Fri, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Wiggle around at a dance party in our downstairs meeting room. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Fri, Sep 06, 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.

Sat, Sep 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Build as far as your imagination will take you in this fun drop-in event the whole family will enjoy. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Mon, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for stories, rhymes, playtime, and more in this storytime just for babies. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Mon, Sep 09, 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!

Mon, Sep 09, 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 after registration.

Mon, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Explore National Monuments, Historic Landmarks, and more with Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Dr. Moline.

Tue, Sep 10, 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!

Tue, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!

Tue, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Genealogist Dan Jungclas, also known as "The Ancestry Guy," explores why so many Germans emigrated from northwestern Germany to region of Cincinnati & northern Kentucky.

Tue, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a storytime and a fun craft. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to view and discuss critically acclaimed foreign and independent films.

Wed, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us and celebrate all things story! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Wed, Sep 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.

Wed, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to decorate sugar cookies. Registration in required, walk ins welcome to observe.

Thu, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a magical Thursday morning storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Thu, Sep 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us for a free lunch to discover the differences between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans and understand the Annual Enrollment Period. Registration is required.

Thu, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Weekly book sorting.

Thu, Sep 12, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Children will learn basic yoga poses and calming techniques. Join yoga instructor and former kindergarten teacher Marianne Mohrhusen for some afternoon relaxation. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Thu, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Join us to discuss important and/or entertaining non-fiction books. Copies of the book are available at the Holds Shelf. New participants welcome.

Thu, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Remember paper maps? Using compasses and map legends, learn how to navigate your way home.  Find your home on a local map, your city on a state map, and your ancestors? countries on a globe.

Thu, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join local author Charles Cosgrove for a presentation on his book "They Both Reached for the Gun" and a book signing. Learn about the history of the criminal case that inspired the musical Chicago.

Fri, Sep 13, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the YS Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!

Fri, Sep 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us every other month to make slime. This month's theme is autumn slime. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Fri, Sep 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Fri, Sep 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Join us after hours for a night of reading in quiet camaraderie. Tea and cookies provided.

Sat, Sep 14, 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!

Sun, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kiwanis Park
Learn about birding with local birder and photographer Evan West on a nature walk in the Oak Savanna.

Mon, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for stories, rhymes, playtime, and more in this storytime just for babies. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Mon, Sep 16, 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 after registration.

Mon, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Create your own unique shirt using the Library's Cricut. You bring the t-shirt and your ideas, and we'll provide the vinyl.

Mon, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Library Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole Meeting.

Mon, Sep 16, 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. This month we are reading Find Me in Havana by Serena Burdick. New participants are always welcome!

Tue, Sep 17, 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!

Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, Sep 17, 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!

Tue, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Chat recipes with fellow foodies. Attendees will choose and make a recipe from a pre-selected cookbook, and bring it in to share. New participants welcome!

Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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!

Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a storytime and a fun craft. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by making some skulls/calaveras out of modeling clay!

Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us and celebrate all things story! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Wed, Sep 18, 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. New faces welcome!

Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Share your ideas and opinions about all things library, while earning volunteer hours. Registration is encouraged, walk ins welcome.

Wed, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Draw, color, and create your own comic strips. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Wed, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Welcome to True Crime Club, where we discuss all things True Crime. This month, the non-profit organization, Season of Justice, will discuss their work to assist investigators with solving cold cases.

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a magical Thursday morning storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Thu, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Weekly book sorting.

Thu, Sep 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Did you know singing builds literacy skills? Join us for an outdoor musical adventure on the Library lawn!

Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
We're all susceptible to misinformation, often spreading it unknowingly. While stopping it entirely is impossible, we can learn how deception works, recognize the signs, and empower ourselves.

Fri, Sep 20, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the YS Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!

Fri, Sep 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Ninja Squad Gym
Join a real Ninja Squad Coach as they read a great story, then jump, roll, balance and PLAY like a NINJA! Perfect for kids 2-5 years with a grown up buddy as a guardian. Registration required.

Fri, Sep 20, 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.

Fri, Sep 20, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us every other month to make slime. This month's theme is autumn slime. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.