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Books & Brews

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
2024-08-29 18:00:00 2024-08-29 19:00:00 America/Regina Books & Brews 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. LSF Brookfield Library -

Thursday, August 29
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-29 18:00:00 2024-08-29 19:00:00 America/Regina Books & Brews 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. 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.

Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new faces welcome.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Outreach | Adult |

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LSF Brookfield Library
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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

Book Babies
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.
Chair Yoga
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.
Cricut 101: Custom T Shirts
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.
Girls Night Out Book Discussion - Find Me in Havana
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!
Walk and Talk
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!
Storytime Stars
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.
Brain Bootcamp
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!
Books & Bites Cookbook Club - Half Baked Harvest Super Simple
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!
3D Design Club - Kids' Edition
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!
Tuesday Tales
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.
Clay Calaveras
Tue, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio,Meeting Room 1
Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by making some skulls/calaveras out of modeling clay!
Stories Galore
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.
Hook & Needle Guild
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!
TAG: Teen Advisory Group
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.
Comic Creation Club
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!
True Crime Club - Season of Justice
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.
Fairytale Storytime
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.
Book Sorter Meeting
Thu, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Weekly book sorting.
Camp Singalong
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!
Committee of the Whole Meeting - Library Board of Trustees
Thu, Sep 19, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Library Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In & What We Can Do About It
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.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Sep 20, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the YS Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!
Ninja Storytime
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.
Chair Zumba
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.
This event is full
Slime Club: Autumn Slime
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.
Get Your Game On!
Fri, Sep 20, 6:15pm - 8:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
It's back! Join us after hours for gaming of all kinds and pizza! Children
Nature Storytime at Meet the Creek
Sat, Sep 21, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Kiwanis Park
Enjoy a nature storytime at Kiwanis Park and stop by the Brookfield Conservation Commission's annual Meet the Creek event.
Movies with Marty - The Duke
Sat, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
An adaptation of the true story of theft of a Francisco Goya painting from the National Gallery in London. Stars Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren.
Nature Storytime at Meet the Creek
Sat, Sep 21, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Kiwanis Park
Enjoy a nature storytime at Kiwanis Park and stop by the Brookfield Conservation Commission's annual Meet the Creek event.
Maker Studio 101
Sat, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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!
Adult Sunday Crafternoons
Sun, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1,Maker Studio
Drop in and join us for an afternoon of peaceful crafting. Bring your own projects or choose one of ours to work on.
Book Babies
Mon, Sep 23, 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.
Device Drop In
Mon, Sep 23, 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!
Chair Yoga
Mon, Sep 23, 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.
Banned Book Bracelets
Mon, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Read dangerously - kick off Banned Books Week by making beaded bracelets and learning about banned books. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Share Food, Share Love: An Acoustic Evening with Mark Dvorak
Mon, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join "Chicago's Official Troubadour" Mark Dvorak for an acoustic concert. Listeners are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, toiletries, or make a cash donation to Share Food Share Love.
Walk and Talk
Tue, Sep 24, 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!
Storytime Stars
Tue, Sep 24, 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.
Cards and Conversation
Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!
F+F Monthly Meeting
Tue, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Meeting of the Friends + Foundation for the Brookfield Library
Tuesday Tales
Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a storytime and a fun craft. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
READ to the Dogs
Tue, Sep 24, 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 on a first-come first-served basis. Check in at the Youth Desk to sign up for a time!
This event is full
Intro to the Glowforge
Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Interested in what our laser cutter/scorer/engraver can do with certain materials? Sign up for this introductory class on one of the Maker Studio's most popular machines to find out more!
Stories Galore
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us and celebrate all things story! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Hump Day Stretch
Wed, Sep 25, 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.
Teen Craft: Mini Banned Books
Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Celebrate Banned Books Week by joining us to create miniature banned books. Registration is required, walk ins welcome to observe.
Zumba for Kids
Wed, Sep 25, 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.
Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Banned Books Week Papercrafts
Wed, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Celebrate Banned Books Week and stand up to censorship by making papercrafts inspired by famous banned books.
Fairytale Storytime
Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a magical Thursday morning storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Book Sorter Meeting
Thu, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Weekly book sorting.
Bluey Party
Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room,Classroom
Bluey! Play dance mode, keepy uppy, the claw and celebrate all things bluey! Take pictures with bluey and bingo, and stay for a dance party! Walk ins and new friends welcome.
Navigating Employment & Benefits for Folks with Disabilities
Thu, Sep 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a special workshop designed to navigate the employment landscape and understand the benefits individuals with disabilities are entitled to. Registration is encouraged, walk ins welcome.
Books and Brews - The Handmaid's Tale
Thu, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Adults 21+ are welcome to join the Books & Brews Book Club! Participants will discuss books, socialize, and enjoy a fine brew each month at a different local establishment.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Sep 27, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the YS Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!
Baby and Me Playtime
Fri, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Sep 27, 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.
Gamers' Paradise
Fri, Sep 27, 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!
Teen D & D
Fri, Sep 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Take & Make: Mexican Mirrors
Fri, Sep 27, 5:00pm - 5:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Pick up a kit starting September 13th and be on the lookout out for an accompanying video on Facebook and YouTube detailing how to make your own Mexican Mirrors!
Book Babies
Mon, Sep 30, 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.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Sep 30, 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.
Self Care: Essential Oils
Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New venue LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Discover how to make your own essential oils and easy ways to put them to use.
This event is full
Walk and Talk
Tue, Oct 01, 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!
Storytime Stars
Tue, Oct 01, 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.
Brain Bootcamp
Tue, Oct 01, 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!
Tuesday Tales
Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a storytime and a fun craft. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Maker Studio 101
Tue, Oct 01, 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!
Stories Galore
Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us and celebrate all things story! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Hook & Needle Guild
Wed, Oct 02, 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!
Remake Your Ramen for Teens
Wed, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to make your own ramen creation with different toppings and sauces. Enjoy your noodles while watching an episode of Pokémon. Registration is required, walks in encouraged to observe.
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - Fatherland
Wed, Oct 02, 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.
Gong Immersion Meditation
Wed, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Relax into the sound and resonance of an expertly played Paiste Symphonic Gong. Chairs will be provided or you are welcome to bring a yoga mat, blanket, or sleeping bag.
This event is full
Fairytale Storytime
Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a magical Thursday morning storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Book Sorter Meeting
Thu, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Weekly book sorting.
3D Print & Design Club
Thu, Oct 03, 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!
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Oct 04, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the YS Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!
Chair Zumba
Fri, Oct 04, 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.
Geek Lab: Ghost Rockets
Fri, Oct 04, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us every other month for a fun experiment. This month we'll be launching ghost rockets.
Legotastic Saturday
Sat, Oct 05, 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!
Local Author Meet & Greet - Highs and Lows by Bonnie McAuley
Sat, Oct 05, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Meet local author Bonnie McAuley to discuss her newly published children's book, Highs and Lows, which follows the challenges and triumphs of a family dealing with a child's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
Adult Sunday Crafternoons
Sun, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Drop in and join us for an afternoon of peaceful crafting. Bring your own projects or choose one of ours to work on.
Book Babies
Mon, Oct 07, 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.
Device Drop In
Mon, Oct 07, 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!
Chair Yoga
Mon, Oct 07, 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.
Oaktoberfest Oak Symposium
Mon, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join the Brookfield Conservation Commission and Brookfield Native Plants Club to celebrate Oaktoberfest!
Walk and Talk
Tue, Oct 08, 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!
Storytime Stars
Tue, Oct 08, 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.
Cards and Conversation
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!
Genealogy Club - Dating Old Photographs: 1830s - 1900
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Learn how to date and identify photographs from the 1930s- 2000s. Presented by longtime Genealogy Club member Patricia Reaves.
Tuesday Tales
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a storytime and a fun craft. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Film Discussion - EO
Tue, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to view and discuss critically acclaimed foreign and independent films. October's selection is EO (Poland).
Illinois Libraries Present: - Being Imperfect with Erika Sanchez
Tue, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.
Register
Leaf Walk Storytime
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kiwanis Park
Join us for a special outdoor storytime to celebrate the beginning of fall! We will read a short fall story and then go on a leaf hunt! At the end, we will make a leaf craft!
Hump Day Stretch
Wed, Oct 09, 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.
Satelllite Office Hours - With the Office of State Senator Cervantes
Wed, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
The Office of State Senator Cervantes will hold open office hours at the Library. Staff will assist attendees with questions relating to state benefits and resources in both English and Spanish.
Teen Make It: Zombeanie
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Join us to make your own zombie beanie. This project involves beginner level sewing, no prior skills needed. Registration is required, walk ins welcome to observe.
Comic Creation Club
Wed, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Draw, color, and create your own comic strips. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!
Yoga for Kids
Wed, Oct 09, 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!
Fairytale Storytime
Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a magical Thursday morning storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Book Sorter Meeting
Thu, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Weekly book sorting.
Green Thumb Club: Bird Friendly Gardens
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Learn what to plant and how to care for a garden that supports birds all year round! Take home native flower seeds to add to your landscape. Walk ins and new friends welcome!
Uses of Corn in Mexican Cuisine: Esquite (corn in a cup)
Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning how to prepare a traditional dish from Mexico called Esquite (Corn in a cup). Samples will be provided. Registration is required.
Non-Fiction Book Club - The Hidden Power of F*cking Up
Thu, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Sebastian's Ale House
Join us to discuss important and/or entertaining non-fiction books. Copies of the book are available at the Holds Shelf. New participants welcome.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Oct 11, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the YS Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!
Geek Lab: Ghost Rockets
Fri, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us every other month for a fun experiment. This month we'll be launching ghost rockets.
Teen D & D
Fri, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Rescheduled
Silent Reading Night
Fri, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Friday, October 11, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Join us after hours for a night of reading in quiet camaraderie. Tea and cookies provided.
Silent Reading Night
Fri, Oct 11, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Join us after hours for a night of reading in quiet camaraderie. Tea and cookies provided.
Coding for Kids
Sat, Oct 12, 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!
Fall Pumpkin Wreaths - Session 1
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Make a fun pumpkin wreath to liven up your fall decorations!
Book Babies
Mon, Oct 14, 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.
Art Flix: Movie and Craft
Mon, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us in the downstairs meeting room for finger painting and a showing of Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (PG). Children under 8 must be accompanied. Walk-ins welcome!
The Basics of Paranormal Investigating
Mon, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Learn the basics of paranormal investigating from Quantum Paranormal Investigators, who have a combined 30 years of experience. Learn about the equipment and how to do an investigation appropriately.
Walk and Talk
Tue, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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!
Mindful Morning Storytime
Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Brookfield Reads special! Join us for a mindful morning storytime. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!
Books & Bites Cookbook Club - Barefoot Contessa, Back to Basics
Tue, Oct 15, 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!
Tuesday Tales
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a storytime and a fun craft. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Intro to the Carvey
Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Interested in what our CNC-based carver can do with certain materials? Sign up for this introductory class on this machine!
Stories Galore
Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us and celebrate all things story! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Hook & Needle Guild
Wed, Oct 16, 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!
Teen Craft: Clay Ghosts
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to make your own spooky clay ghost. Registration is required, walks ins welcome to observe.
Fall Pumpkin Wreath - Session 2
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Make a fun pumpkin wreath to liven up your fall decorations!
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True Crime Club - The Feather Thief
Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Welcome to True Crime Club, where we discuss all things true crime. This month, participants will meet to discuss a true crime book. Copies are available for pickup at the Library.
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