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Can You Afford To Retire?

Financial expert Dr. Jim Flanagan will guide attendees through several self-evaluation exercises that help reveal their readiness for retirement. Registration is encouraged, walk ins welcome.

In addition, the session will cover the basic need for an estate and/or a financial plan, as Flanagan provides an estate analysis questionnaire and an example of a balance sheet.

For over 30 years, Dr. Flanagan has provided financial guidance to people at or near retirement. Over that time, he has become a nationally recognized expert on financial issues impacting older adults and late-life transitions. Flanagan, who formed Bentron Financial Group in 2001, has served on the Oak Park/River Forest Township Senior Services Committee since 2008. In 2010, he founded the Celebrating Seniors Coalition, a not-for-profit organization that provides seniors with emergency services and raises public awareness of issues affecting seniors in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park.

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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
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Tue, Dec 31 Closed
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Wed, Jan 01 Closed
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Thu, Jan 02 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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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

Library Closed All Day - Holiday
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.
Library Closed All Day - 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.
Infant Massage Course for Caregivers
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.
Chair Zumba
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.
Legotastic Saturday
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!
Device Drop In
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!
Chair Yoga
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.
Cards and Conversation
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!
Family Bingo Night
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.
Maker Studio 101
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!
Winter Far Storytime
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.
Hump Day Stretch
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.
Hook & Needle Guild
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!
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - A Darker Shade of Magic
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.
Yoga for Kids
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!
3D Print & Design Club
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!
Non-Fiction Book Club - Eager: The The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers
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!
Illinois Libraries Present: Steve Dolinksy - Chicago Pizza Past, Present, and Future
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
Infant Massage Course for Caregivers
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.
Slime Club: Winter Slime
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.
Friendly Feathers: Pigeons and the Great Lakes Rescue
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!
Sunday Crafternoons
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.
Book Babies
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.
Chair Yoga
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.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
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
Rockin' Around the Clock
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.
Brain Bootcamp
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!
Storytime Stars
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.
Genealogy Club - Mapping your Ancestors Part 1: Learning Google My Maps
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.
Tiny Tots Storytime
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.
Film Discussion - Mid-August Lunch
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.
Cricut Maker/Venture Basics
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.
Stories Galore
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.
Teen Craft: Book Safe
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.
Zumba for Kids
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.
Fairytale Storytime
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.
Making Made Easy - Crafting with Computers
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.
Brookfield's Lead Service Line Replacement Q&A
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.
Infant Massage Course for Caregivers
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.
Ninja Storytime
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!
Chair Zumba
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.
Teen D & D
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.
Pequeño Cobayo: A Bilingual Puppet Show
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!
Movies with Marty - Blast of Silence
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
Minecrat Mania: Winter Sports
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!
Book Babies
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.
Device Drop In
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!
Chair Yoga
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.
Winter Wreath Session 1
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.
Girls Night Out Book Club - Our Woman in Moscow
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.
Winter Wreath Session 2
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.
Storytime Stars
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.
Cards and Conversation
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!
Books & Bites Cookbook Club - Joshua Weissman: An Unapologetic Cookbook
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!
Tiny Tots Storytime
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.
Intro to Microsoft Clipchamp
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.
Stories Galore
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.
Hump Day Stretch
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.
Hook & Needle Guild
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!
Teen Cooking: Rice Cake Flowers
Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to make a beautiful and edible creation.
Comic Creation Club
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.
Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
True Crime Club - Film Discussion - Southwest of Salem
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.
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Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Fairytale Storytime
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.
Medicare Lunch and Learn - General Enrollment Period
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.
Green Thumb Club: Milkweed Winter Sowing
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!
Illinois Libraries Present - Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau
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
Infant Massage Course for Caregivers
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.
Slime Club: Winter Slime
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.
Silent Reading Night with Babysitting
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.
Native Plants Winter Sowing Workshop
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
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
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.
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
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.
Sunday Crafternoons
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.
Book Babies
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.
Chair Yoga
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.
DIY Valentines
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.
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Beyond the Winter Blues
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.
Storytime Stars
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.
Brain Bootcamp
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!
Friends + Foundation Meeting
Tue, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Meeting of the Friends + Foundation for the Brookfield Library
Tiny Tots Storytime
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.
Post-Election Update with WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek
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
Stories Galore
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.
TAG - Teen Advisory Group
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.
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