Fantasy Football Library League

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.

Making Made Easy - Crafting with Computers

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.

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.

This event is full

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.

Get Your Game On!

Fri, Jan 17, 6:15pm - 8:15pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Join us after hours for gaming of all kinds and pizza! Children

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!

Minecraft 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!

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

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!

Girls Night Out Book Club - Our Woman in Moscow

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.

This event is full

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.

Books & Bites Cookbook Club - Joshua Weissman: An Unapologetic Cookbook

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!

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!

Intro to Microsoft Clipchamp

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.

Teen Cooking: Rice Cake Flowers

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.

This event is full

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!

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.

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.

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

Medicare Lunch and Learn - General Enrollment Period

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.

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.

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.

Gamers' Paradise

Fri, Jan 24, 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!

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.

Take & Make: DIY Paper Lanterns

Fri, Jan 24, 5:00pm - 5:10pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Pick up a kit starting Friday, January 10 and be on the lookout out for an accompanying video on Facebook and YouTube detailing how to make your own DIY Paper Lanterns!

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.

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.

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

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Sun, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library

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.

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.

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Beyond the Winter Blues

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.

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.

Friends + Foundation Meeting

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!

Tue, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Meeting of the Friends + Foundation for the Brookfield Library

Post-Election Update with WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek

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.

READ to the Dogs

Tue, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Practice your reading skills with dogs from the Hinsdale Humane Society. Check in at the Youth Desk to sign up for a 10 min time slot! Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

TAG - Teen Advisory Group

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.

Books & Brews - Educated by Tara Westover

Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us for a magical Thursday morning storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Estate Planning

Thu, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Join local Attorney at Law Nick Villa to learn about trusts, wills, powers of attorney, the probate process, and how you can take control of your assets and create your own legacy.

Thu, Jan 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library

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.

Infant Massage Course for Caregivers

Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

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.

Baby & Me Playtime

Fri, Jan 31, 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!

Teen D & D

Fri, Jan 31, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Legotastic Saturday

Sat, Feb 01, 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!

Disability Parent & Caregiver Support Group

Sat, Feb 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Find support and share resources with other parents and caregivers of children with disabilities. Meets every other month at the Library.

Barn Quilts

Sat, Feb 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Create your own mini-Barn Quilt on wood using the Cricut as a stencil.

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange

Sun, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Back by popular demand, bring in a gently-used puzzle to swap for one new-to-you.

Mon, Feb 03, 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, Feb 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!

Winter Scene Diorama Session 1

Mon, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Create your own winter scene diorama.

Winter Scene Diorama Session 2

Mon, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Create your own Winter Scene diorama.

Evening Cookbook Club

Mon, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Love to cook but can't make the daytime cookbook club? Join us for our first evening session; the featured book is 30-Minute Meal Prep by Robin Miller. Bring a dish prepared from a recipe in the book.

Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!

Paint and Sip Watercolors: Session 1

Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us to create a beautiful watercolor panting. This class will be led by local artist Carla Riseman. Registration is required, walk ins welcome to observe.

Registration opens Sunday, January 19 2025 at 11:00am

Maker Studio 101

Tue, Feb 04, 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!

Illinois Libraries Present - An Evening with James McBride

Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room

James McBride is the author of the award-winning books The Color of Water and The Good Lord Bird. His more recent novels, Deacon King Kong, and The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store were NYT bestsellers.

Teen Valentines Candy Making

Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 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!

Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join the library to make your own sweet treats for Valentines. Registration is required, walk ins welcome to observe.

Yoga for Kids

Wed, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Join yoga instructor and former kindergarten teacher Marianne Mohrhusen for some afternoon relaxation. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Sucessfully Navigating College Admissions in 2025

Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Off-Site

Families of juniors, sophomores and freshmen, join Stand Out for College on Zoom for a presentation on understanding the college admissions process and successfully navigating the recent changes.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - Author Visit! Sue Burke

Wed, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Author Sue Burke joins the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club for a discussion of her 2023 sci-fi novel Dual Memory

Paint and Sip Watercolors: Session 2

Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us for a magical Thursday morning storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

3D Print & Design Club

Thu, Feb 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!

Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us to create a beautiful watercolor panting. This class will be led by local artist Carla Riseman. Registration is required, walk ins welcome to observe.

Registration opens Sunday, January 19 2025 at 11:00am

Chair Zumba

Fri, Feb 07, 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

Love Your Library: Valentine Card Making

Fri, Feb 07, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us to create your own special Valentine's Day card. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Medicare Seminar

Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Learn about Medicare and Medicare Insurance plans. We will review Medicare Part A, Part B, Supplement Plan, Part D Drug Plans, and Medicare Advantage Plans.

Device Drop In

Sat, Feb 08, 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!

Coding for Kids

Sat, Feb 08, 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!

Sunday Crafternoons

Sun, Feb 09, 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, Feb 10, 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.

Valentine Fairies Session 1

Mon, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Craft a miniature Valentine Fairie doll

Valentine Fairies Doll Session 2

Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Craft a miniature Valentine Fairie Doll

Genealogy Club - Mapping your Ancestors Part 2: Present your Family Maps

Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Participants who attended last month will get a chance to present their migration timeline maps! Share what you discovered with the group in this genealogy meet-up.