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Illinois Libraries Present:

Being Imperfect with Erika Sanchez
2024-10-09 19:00:00 2024-10-09 20:00:00 America/Chicago Illinois Libraries Present: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. LSF Brookfield Library -

Wednesday, October 09
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-09 19:00:00 2024-10-09 20:00:00 America/Chicago Illinois Libraries Present: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. LSF Brookfield Library -

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.

Join us for an inspiring live webinar with Erika L. Sánchez, celebrated novelist, poet, feminist, and passionate advocate for young women everywhere! Discover her journey, insights, and powerful voice. Don’t miss out on this empowering event! Erika will be joined in conversation by author and poet Cynthia Pelayo.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)

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Walk & Talk
Tue, Jul 14, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
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!
Registration is now closed
Storytime Stars
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Registration is now closed
Cards and Conversation
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:25am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!
Registration is now closed
Cycle Brookfield Criterium '26 Bike Decorating
Tue, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Drop in to decorate your bike for the Family Fun Ride during the Chicago Grit bike race in Brookfield on Wednesday, July 22.
Film Discussion - L'Atalante
Tue, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to view and discuss critically acclaimed foreign and independent films.
Registration is now closed
Marvelous Miércoles
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a bilingual storyime on Wednesday mornings! We will sing, read, and rhyme in English and Spanish! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Essential Computer Skills
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Build computer skills at your own pace through interactive lessons. Whether you're just getting started or looking to fill in the gaps, choose lessons that match your goals. New faces welcome!
Bubble Bash
Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
NOTE: Due to extreme heat, an indoor Bubble Bash on July 15th will be held in Meeting Room 1. Join us across the street in Library Park to celebrate all things bubbles under the summer sun.
Film Camp for Teens
Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Brookfield teens in 8th grade & up are invited to register for Film Camp! Learn the art of filmmaking from video production company Motion Source and produce a professional-level short film.
Registration is now closed
Hook & Needle Guild
Wed, Jul 15, 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 Improv Workshop
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Instructor Samantha Concklin will start with a few warm-ups, play challenging improv games, take a break with one-word "proverbs," and finish with storytelling, scene-focused games.
Tiny Tots Storytime
Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Poetry Appreciation Group - The Poems of Phillis Wheatley
Wed, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Poetry enthusiasts are invited to the Poetry Appreciation Club- a new community-led book club. Walk-ins welcome!
Toddler Tales at Ehlert Park
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ehlert Park
Join us at Ehlert Park for songs, books, rhymes, and more at this outdoor storytime! Weather Permitting: If the heat index rises above 90° storytime will be held back at the library.
Solar Systems: Build a Planet
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Sculpt your ideal neighborhood planet- the weirder the better. Combining Styrofoam, clay, paint and miniature landscape elements to build your ideal solar system home.
This event is full
Non-Fiction Book Club - West of the Revolution: an uncommon history of 1776
Thu, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
BuckleDown Brewing
Join the Non-Fiction Book Club for lively discussions. New participants welcome!
Take & Make Friday
Fri, Jul 17, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday! Crafts are available while supplies last.
Chair Zumba
Fri, Jul 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.
Get Your Game On!
Fri, Jul 17, 6:15pm - 8:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us after hours for gaming of all kinds and pizza! Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Registration is required. Doors close after 6:15 PM.
One Small Step SUMMER - at Irish Times
Sat, Jul 18, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Irish Times - Outdoor Tent Area
Members age 21 and older are invited to engage in on-on-one conversations at Irish Times in this workshop inspired by Story Corps' One Small Step initiative. Registration required.
Library Closed on Sundays
Sun, Jul 19, 11:00am - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - All Rooms (Meeting, Conference, and Storytime)
Starting Sunday, May 24, the Library will be closed on Sundays throughout the summer.
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, Jul 20, 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 always welcome.
Device Drop In
Mon, Jul 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!
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jul 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
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.
Film Camp for Teens
Mon, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Brookfield teens in 8th grade & up are invited to register for Film Camp! Learn the art of filmmaking from video production company Motion Source and produce a professional-level short film.
Registration is now closed
FOL Writers' Group
Mon, Jul 20, 6:30pm - 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 Woman's Hour- Elaine Weiss
Mon, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us monthly to chat about a variety of books all focused on women. New participants are always welcome!
Walk & Talk
Tue, Jul 21, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
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, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Brain Bootcamp
Tue, Jul 21, 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-Homemade - Fully Delicious by David Venable
Tue, Jul 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!
Minecraft Madness
Tue, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Laptops will be provided, and registration is required!
This event is full
Genealogy Club
Tue, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Everyone has a story worth discovering. Join our monthly Genealogy Club? all skill levels are welcome. Just bring your curiosity and we'll help you find the rest. Walk ins welcome.
Bike Race Watch Party
Wed, Jul 22, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Join us for race-day watch parties on the first and second floors for snacks, AC, and live race commentary. All ages are welcome to drop in to the Maker Studio to make posters cheering on the racers.
Marvelous Miércoles
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a bilingual storyime on Wednesday mornings! We will sing, read, and rhyme in English and Spanish! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Film Camp for Teens
Wed, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Brookfield teens in 8th grade & up are invited to register for Film Camp! Learn the art of filmmaking from video production company Motion Source and produce a professional-level short film.
Registration is now closed
Teen Art Class
Wed, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Make a cool art project with the guidance of local artist Carla Riseman.
Tiny Tots Storytime
Wed, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Toddler Tales at Ehlert Park
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ehlert Park
Join us at Ehlert Park for songs, books, rhymes, and more at this outdoor storytime! Weather Permitting: If the heat index rises above 90° storytime will be held back at the library.
Adult D & D
Thu, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Come join our adults' Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Characters will start at level 1. Pre-generated characters will be available but feel free to bring in your own characters
Take & Make Friday
Fri, Jul 24, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday! Crafts are available while supplies last.
Tropical Beach Dance Party
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Grab your sunglasses and get ready for a sunny beach bash! Wear your brightest beachy colors and celebrate summer with dancing, laughter, and new friends! Walk-ins and new friends are welcome!
Teen D & D
Fri, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Slime Club
Fri, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Every other month, let's make some slime! This month's theme is nature slime. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Virtual Take & Make: Patriotic Popsicles
Fri, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 5:05pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room
Pick up a kit starting Friday, July 17 near the 2nd floor Information Desk and be on the lookout for a video tutorial on Facebook and YouTube detailing how to make Patriotic Popsicles!
Movies with Marty - The Raid (1954)
Sat, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join Marty Blank for a screening of his favorite films. Walk-ins welcome!
Saturday Crafternoons
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Spend your Saturday afternoon crafting with like-minded friends. Bring your own project or do one of ours! Drop-ins welcome.
Film Camp for Teens
Sun, Jul 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Brookfield teens in 8th grade & up are invited to register for Film Camp! Learn the art of filmmaking from video production company Motion Source and produce a professional-level short film.
Registration is now closed
Library Closed on Sundays
Sun, Jul 26, 11:00am - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - All Rooms (Meeting, Conference, and Storytime)
Starting Sunday, May 24, the Library will be closed on Sundays throughout the summer.
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, Jul 27, 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 always welcome.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jul 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
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.
Cancelled
Ian Tiele Presents "Banned Popular Songs"
Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
In this program, Ian looks at popular songs that were censored due to their content. However, you may be surprised by why some songs were actually banned.
Abraham Lincoln and the Common Soldier - Presented by Historian Robert I. Girardi
Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Historian Robert I. Girardi explores the unique, heartfelt bond between Lincoln and the Union troops.
Walk & Talk
Tue, Jul 28, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
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, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Cards and Conversation
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:25am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!
Marvelous Miércoles
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a bilingual storyime on Wednesday mornings! We will sing, read, and rhyme in English and Spanish! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Battle of the Books - A Summer Reading Trivia Game
Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Off-Site
Join us for the seventh annual Library Battle of the Books between the La Grange, La Grange Park, Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield and Thomas Ford Memorial libraries.
Hook & Needle Guild
Wed, Jul 29, 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!
Zumba for Kids
Wed, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
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.
Tiny Tots Storytime
Wed, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Toddler Tales at Ehlert Park
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Ehlert Park
Join us at Ehlert Park for songs, books, rhymes, and more at this outdoor storytime! Weather Permitting: If the heat index rises above 90° storytime will be held back at the library.
Books & Brews: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
Thu, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Imperial Oak Brewing - Outside
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 Friday
Fri, Jul 31, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday! Crafts are available while supplies last.
Aging Care Connections: - Who We Are And What We Do
Fri, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Foyer
What can Aging Care Connections do for you? Learn about resources and services that support older adults and their caregivers.
Chair Zumba
Fri, Jul 31, 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.
Family Game Night
Fri, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Families and friends can come play different board games and card games that are fun for all ages.
Film Camp for Teens
Sun, Aug 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Brookfield teens in 8th grade & up are invited to register for Film Camp! Learn the art of filmmaking from video production company Motion Source and produce a professional-level short film.
Registration is now closed
Library Closed on Sundays
Sun, Aug 02, 11:00am - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - All Rooms (Meeting, Conference, and Storytime)
Starting Sunday, May 24, the Library will be closed on Sundays throughout the summer.
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, Aug 03, 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 always welcome.
Device Drop In
Mon, Aug 03, 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, Aug 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
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.
Beading Buddies: Cat Creations
Mon, Aug 03, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us in crafting cat-themed beaded jewelry! Small materials such as pony beads and charms will be used, recommended for ages 5+. New friends and walk-ins welcome!
Stars and Stripes Mini Gumdrop Jar - Session 1
Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
We are making a fun patriotic gumdrop jar and filling it with inspiring Americana treasures.
FOL Writers' Group
Mon, Aug 03, 6:30pm - 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!
Stars and Stripes Mini Gumdrop Jar - Session 2
Mon, Aug 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
We are making a fun patriotic gumdrop jar and filling it with inspiring Americana treasures.
Evening Cookbook Club - Comfort food recipes from my Palestinian American home
Mon, Aug 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Love cooking? Join our Evening Cookbook Club! Choose a recipe from the featured book to make and share with the group.
Walk & Talk
Tue, Aug 04, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
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, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Brain Bootcamp
Tue, Aug 04, 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!
Marvelous Miércoles
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a bilingual storyime on Wednesday mornings! We will sing, read, and rhyme in English and Spanish! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Essential Computer Skills
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Build computer skills at your own pace through interactive lessons. Whether you're just getting started or looking to fill in the gaps, choose lessons that match your goals. New faces welcome!
Hook & Needle Guild
Wed, Aug 05, 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!
Drop in Bedazzling 
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Come to this drop in event, pick out some rhinestones, and grab supplies to bedazzle on object of your choosing.
Yoga for Kids
Wed, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join yoga instructor and former kindergarten teacher Marianne Mohrhusen for some afternoon relaxation. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!
Tiny Tots Storytime
Wed, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - Exiles: a novel - Mason Coile
Wed, Aug 05, 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.
Toddler Tales
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this spectacular storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Teen Thursday Trivia: Super Mario
Thu, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Come show your knowledge of Super Mario trivia, with the top scores earning full size candy bars. Teens and Tweens should bring a device to play on, as the trivia will be displayed through Kahoot!
3D Print & Design Club
Thu, Aug 06, 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
Fri, Aug 07, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday! Crafts are available while supplies last.
Fandom Friday: Super Mario
Fri, Aug 07, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us for themed games, creative crafts, and plenty of Mushroom Kingdom fun inspired by Mario and friends. Registration is required, so be sure to sign up to save your spot!
Teen D & D
Fri, Aug 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Bubble Bash
Sat, Aug 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Park
NOTE: Due to extreme heat, an indoor Bubble Bash on July 15th will be held in Meeting Room 1. Join us across the street in Library Park to celebrate all things bubbles under the summer sun.
Saturday Crafternoons
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Spend your Saturday afternoon crafting with like-minded friends. Bring your own project or do one of ours! Drop-ins welcome.
Library Closed on Sundays
Sun, Aug 09, 11:00am - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - All Rooms (Meeting, Conference, and Storytime)
Starting Sunday, May 24, the Library will be closed on Sundays throughout the summer.
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, Aug 10, 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 always welcome.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Aug 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
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.
Mini Músicos: Tambourine Decoration
Mon, Aug 10, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Tambourines are percussion instruments that add a bright sound to a variety of musical genres. Decorate your own tambourine with acrylic paint markers and stickers! New friends and walk-ins welcome.
Land of Liberty Bead Garland - Session 1
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Let's make a beautiful wood bead garland for your table or wall.
Cancelled
Ian Tiele Presents "Banned Popular Songs"
Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
In this program, Ian looks at popular songs that were censored due to their content. However, you may be surprised by why some songs were actually banned.
Benjamin Franklin: The Kite, The Key and Other Tales - Performed by Barry Cloyd
Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
A lively portrayal of Benjamin Franklin through the eyes of his son William, blending history, conflict, and music.
Land of Liberty Bead Garland - Session 2
Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Let?s make a beautiful wood bead garland for your table or wall.
Walk & Talk
Tue, Aug 11, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
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, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Cards and Conversation
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:25am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!
Film Discussion - Solo Mio
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to view and discuss critically acclaimed foreign and independent films.
Marvelous Miércoles
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a bilingual storyime on Wednesday mornings! We will sing, read, and rhyme in English and Spanish! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Wye Valley Book Club -- Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
Wed, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wye Valley
The Wye Valley book club is back, on the second Wednesday of every month! Cantata residents, guests, and new faces are welcome.
Teen Cooking: Edible Cookie Dough
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Make different kinds of edible cookie dough like chocolate chip, cookies and creme, chocolate and peanut butter, and birthday cake.
Tiny Tots Storytime
Wed, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
True Crime Club - Somebody Knows Something Podcast with Elgin Cold Case Unit
Wed, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Meet the Elgin Police Department detectives behind the hit podcast "Somebody Knows Something". Detectives Houghton and Hall will discuss their cold case work and the use of podcasts to generate tips.
Toddler Tales
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this spectacular storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Medicare A-B-C-D: A Clear Path to Medicare Coverage
Thu, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New venue LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us to learn the parts of Medicare, eligibility, costs, and benefits explained simply. A 45-minute educational session, with time for questions afterward. Walk-ins welcome.
Non-Fiction Book Club - The Mixed Race Marriage Project- Dorothy Roberts
Thu, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-Site
Join the Non-Fiction Book Club for lively discussions. New participants welcome! This month's discussion is at Imperial Oak Brewing, 9526 Ogden Ave., Brookfield.
Ian Tiele Presents "Magical Musical Moments" - Ian's Farewell Music History Presentation!
Thu, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
In this video presentation, Ian brings to life some magical musical moments from a selection of classic movies. 
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