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Genealogy Club

Dating Old Photographs: 1830s - 1900

2024-10-08 16:00:00 2024-10-08 17:00:00 America/Regina Genealogy Club Learn how to date and identify photographs from the 1830s- 1900s. Presented by longtime Genealogy Club member Patricia Reaves. LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Tuesday, October 08
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-08 16:00:00 2024-10-08 17:00:00 America/Regina Genealogy Club Learn how to date and identify photographs from the 1830s- 1900s. Presented by longtime Genealogy Club member Patricia Reaves. LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

LSF Brookfield Library

Meeting Room 1

Learn how to date and identify photographs from the 1830s- 1900s. Presented by longtime Genealogy Club member Patricia Reaves.


Join the Genealogy Club once a month to discuss genealogy research tips and learn from the experts. Registration encouraged, new participants welcome. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

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

LSF Brookfield Library

Phone: 708-485-6917

Hours
We're closed Tuesday December 31 due to Closed for New Years Eve
We're closed Wednesday January 01 due to Closed for New Years Day
Mon, Dec 30 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 Closed
(Closed for New Years Eve)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(Closed for New Years Day)
Thu, Jan 02 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 11:00AM to 6:00PM
Mon, Dec 30 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 Closed
(Closed for New Years Eve)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(Closed for New Years Day)
Thu, Jan 02 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 11:00AM to 6:00PM

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

Tue, Dec 31, 10:00am - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - All Rooms (Meeting, Conference, and Storytime)
The Library is closed all day on Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1 in observance of the holiday.

Wed, Jan 01, 10:00am - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - All Rooms (Meeting, Conference, and Storytime)
The Library is closed all day on Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1 in observance of the holiday.

Fri, Jan 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Are you a caregiver to an infant aged 8 weeks to 6 months old? Learn how to provide a loving massage to your infant in this free, five-week course with certified Pediatric Occupational Therapists.

Fri, Jan 03, 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, Jan 04, 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, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 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.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!

Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a night of Bingo and prizes! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, Jan 07, 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!

Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join special guests from the Brookfield Zoo for a special wintery storytime with stay-and-play stations! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Wed, Jan 08, 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.

Wed, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 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, Jan 09, 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!

Thu, Jan 09, 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!

Thu, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Join the Non-Fiction Book Club for lively discussions. New participants welcome!

Thu, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room
Join NBC5 ?Food Guy? reporter Steve Dolinsky to dish on The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide; his comprehensive guide to the styles, locales and people that make Chicago a prime destination for pizza.
Register

Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Are you a caregiver to an infant aged 8 weeks to 6 months old? Learn how to provide a loving massage to your infant in this free, five-week course with certified Pediatric Occupational Therapists.

Fri, Jan 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us every other month to make your own slime! This month's theme is all things winter. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join friends and friendly birds from the Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue to get up close and personal and learn about our feathered friends. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!

Sun, Jan 12, 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.

Mon, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Bring your favorite stuffie for our Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Stay for a Storytime to wish your stuffie goodnight and pick them up the next day with a book filled with sleepover fun! Walk-ins welcome

Mon, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Music historian Ian Tiele presents a look at classic American Rock 'n Roll and explores some artists such as Bill Haley, Little Richard, and The Big Bopper.

Tue, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Learn how to use Google My Maps to make a migration timeline for your ancestor! We?ll be giving a short tutorial on how to use the app, and start working on projects to present next month.

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Move and groove with us in this fun-filled evening storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to view and discuss critically acclaimed foreign and independent films. In Mid-August Lunch, a Roman bachelor looks after four octogenarian women for the summer holiday of Ferragosto.

Tue, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Cricut
Learn about these popular precision cutters as well as the accompanying software. Demonstrations will be held.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us and celebrate all things story! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Turn a book into a secret hiding place. Books will also be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Registration is required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

Wed, Jan 15, 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.

Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a magical Thursday morning storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Learn the common features of computer applications used in crafting such as 3D Printers, laser-cutters like the Glowforge, and computer-controlled, precision-cutting machines like the Cricut.

Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join the Brookfield Conservation Commission and Public Works department to learn about the ongoing Lead Service Line Replacement Program.

Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Are you a caregiver to an infant aged 8 weeks to 6 months old? Learn how to provide a loving massage to your infant in this free, five-week course with certified Pediatric Occupational Therapists.

Fri, Jan 17, 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. Walk-ins welcome!

Fri, Jan 17, 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, Jan 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
The Story of Pequeño Cobayo: The Little Guinea Pig transports children deep into the jungles of South America with a young traveler, gardener, and singer, Janie Cricket! Walk-ins welcome!

Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join Marty Blank for a screening of the 1961 film Blast of Silence

Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for Minecraft fun at the library! Some laptops will be available for use, but participants are encouraged to bring their own device. Walk-ins welcome!

Mon, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Bring some joy into the long winter days by creating a festive wreath.

Mon, Jan 20, 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! This month we are reading Our Woman in Moscow by Beatriz Williams.

Mon, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Bring some joy into the long winter days by creating a festive wreath.

Tue, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!

Tue, Jan 21, 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!

Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Move and groove with us in this fun-filled evening storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Learn about making your own videos using Microsoft's free Clipchamp editing software. Demonstrations will be held.

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us and celebrate all things story! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Wed, Jan 22, 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.

Wed, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to make a beautiful and edible creation.

Wed, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Write, draw, and create your own comic strips! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Welcome to True Crime Club, where we discuss all things True Crime. This month, we will watch the film Southwest of Salem detailing the wrongful conviction of four women and their fight for justice.

Cancelled
Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a magical Thursday morning storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Thu, Jan 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us for a free lunch and learn about comparing plans during the general enrollment period. Gain valuable insights and get your Medicare questions answered. Registration is required.

Thu, Jan 23, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us to examine milkweed pods, learn about cold stratification, and plant milkweed seeds to take home!

Thu, Jan 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room
Meet American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, podcast host, and author of the book Survival of the Thickest, now a series on Netflix.
Register

Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Are you a caregiver to an infant aged 8 weeks to 6 months old? Learn how to provide a loving massage to your infant in this free, five-week course with certified Pediatric Occupational Therapists.

Fri, Jan 24, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us every other month to make your own slime! This month's theme is all things winter. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Fri, Jan 24, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Join us after hours for a night of reading in quiet camaraderie. Tea and cookies provided. Child supervision provided for children aged 6 and above in Meeting Room 1.

Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
In this hands-on workshop, learn which native plants grow best when sown in winter and how to set your seeds up for successful cold stratification. Registration is required, walkins welcome to observe

Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Join D&D master, Steve Hurovitz, for an exciting introduction to this role play game. This event will be taking place at the La Grange Public Library.

Sun, Jan 26, 12:00pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us for a jigsaw puzzle competition. Teams of up to 5 people will be assigned 1000-piece puzzle. The first team to complete the puzzle, or the team with the fewest remaining pieces, wins.

Sun, Jan 26, 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.

Mon, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Nothing says love like a handmade card. Get an early start on your valentines at our DIY drop-in event.

Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for an interactive workshop where you will learn how to recognize symptoms, receive a diagnosis, and identify prevention and treatment methods for Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Meeting of the Friends + Foundation for the Brookfield Library

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Move and groove with us in this fun-filled evening storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
WGN political analyst Paul Lisnek shares his thoughts on the 2024 election and what we can expect over the next 4 years. Presented on Zoom in partnership with area libraries.
Register

Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us and celebrate all things story! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Join us in the Maker Studio to work on a project for the Share Food Share Love Food Pantry and earn volunteer credit.