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Illinois Libraries Present

Chef Art Smith
2024-11-20 19:00:00 2024-11-20 20:00:00 America/Regina Illinois Libraries Present Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. Presented via Zoom. LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room

Wednesday, November 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-20 19:00:00 2024-11-20 20:00:00 America/Regina Illinois Libraries Present Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. Presented via Zoom. LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room

LSF Brookfield Library

Virtual Room

Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. Presented via Zoom.

A two-time James Beard Foundation award winner, Smith believes “The art of cooking, the act of feeding people, is the most engaging, most memorable way to connect with people.” Smith will be joined in conversation by Monica Eng, award-winning Chicago journalist and co-host of food podcast "Chewing" w/ Louisa Chu.

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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After-School Hangout - for Teens and Tweens
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Hang out with friends after school and enjoy free snacks, crafts, games, movies, homework help, and more.
Estate Planning
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Getting your affairs in order can be a daunting task, but it does not need to be. Learn about wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Walk-ins welcome.
Books & Brews: Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Slager's on 47th
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 Crafts
Fri, May 29, 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.
Outer Space Dance Party
Fri, May 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Get ready to blast off and dance among the stars! Join us for a cosmic dance party with music, lights, and galactic vibes! Walk-ins and new friends are welcome!
Family Game Night
Fri, May 29, 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.
Library Closed on Sundays
Sun, May 31, 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.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jun 01, 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.
FOL Writers' Group
Mon, Jun 01, 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!
Evening Cookbook Club - Chinese Enough
Mon, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Love to cook? Join the new evening edition of our popular Cookbook Club. Pick a recipe from the selected book to make and bring to the meeting to share.
Walk & Talk
Tue, Jun 02, 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!
Cards and Conversation
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:25am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!
Essential Computer Skills
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join a Basic Computer Skills class with interactive lessons and assessments. New faces welcome! Walk-ins welcome to observe.
Hump Day Stretch
Wed, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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!
Mini Book Nooks
Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Teens can join us to make your own mini book nook in a tin.
Meditation: A Priority in Today's World
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
The benefits of meditation include stress reduction, improved focus, emotional balance, and calmness. Learn about meditation and practice this time-tested technique. Walk-ins welcome.
Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Celebrate Summer Reading! Register for the Summer Reading Challenge and enjoy snacks, crafts, games, and magical circus acts starring Miss Make-Believe and Jared the Juggler. The show starts at 6:00!
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine
Wed, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
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.
Teen Thursday Trivia: SpongeBob Trivia
Thu, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Come show your knowledge of SpongeBob 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!
Turning 65
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Turning 65 soon? Now is the perfect time to consider not just Medicare and its options, but also additional changes that can affect your finances and well-being as you age. Walk-ins welcome.
3D Print & Design Club
Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Join us to learn and discuss all things 3D printing and design! Open to all ages (under 12 with an adult). Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new faces welcome!
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Jun 05, 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.
Teen D & D
Fri, Jun 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Geek Lab - Spaghetti & Marshmallow Towers
Fri, Jun 05, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Come and try to make amazing, tall, and hopefully stable structures using marshmallows and spaghetti. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Legotastic Saturdays
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Build as far as your imagination will take you at this drop-in event!
One Small Step SHOP TALK
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Progress Park
Find the Library and our community partner facilitators in One Small Step conversations at Progress Park.
Library Closed on Sundays
Sun, Jun 07, 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.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jun 08, 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.
Device Drop In
Mon, Jun 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!
Gremlins Movie Screening
Mon, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Gremlins was released 42 years ago today! Bring your little gremlin to enjoy this 80s family flick. Gremlins (1984) is Rated PG, some images may startle young viewers. New friends & walk-ins welcome!
Walk & Talk
Tue, Jun 09, 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!
Brain Bootcamp
Tue, Jun 09, 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!
ZAP! Storytime at the Brookfield Zoo
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Off-Site
Join us for a special Storytime at the Brookfield Zoo as a part of the Zoo Adventure Pass program. This Storytime will be held at the Hamill Family Nature Plaza Pavilion.
Film Discussion - Souleymane's Story (2024)
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to view and discuss critically acclaimed foreign and independent films. Walk-ins welcome!
Wye Valley Book Club -- The God of Small Things
Wed, Jun 10, 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.
Cancelled
Hook & Needle Guild
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library
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: Rainbow Fruit Skewers
Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Teens will make a colorful, healthy, and delicious treat with different fruits in the colors of the rainbow.
The Founding Mothers
Wed, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
The Mothers of America are rarely mentioned. Discover soldiers, writers, printers, scholars, farmers, artists, and spies, all women, all vital to our history. Walk-ins welcome.
Bubble Bash
Thu, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Join us across the street in Library Park to celebrate all things bubbles under the summer sun. Event is weather permitting. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Non-Fiction Book Club - The Spy in the Archive: How one Man Tried to Kill the KGB
Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hop District Community Brewing Co.
Join the Non-Fiction Book Club for lively discussions. New participants welcome!
Take and Make: Rainbow Paper Scratch Butterfly
Fri, Jun 12, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Pick up a kit starting today Friday, June 12 to create your own rainbow butterfly. Kits will be available on the second floor while supplies last.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Jun 12, 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.
Introduction to Medicare Fraud & Bingo
Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Explore common Medicare fraud scams, learn practical tips on how to prevent, detect, and report them, and play Medicare fraud bingo with the Senior Medicare Patrol. Walk-ins welcome.
Chair Zumba
Fri, Jun 12, 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.
Fandom Friday: SpongeBob
Fri, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Get creative and celebrate your favorite characters from Bikini Bottom! Registration is required, so be sure to sign up to save your spot! 
One Small Step SHOP TALK
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Progress Park
Find the Library and our community partner facilitators in One Small Step conversations at Progress Park.
Teen Movie Club: The Princess Bride (1987)
Sat, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Teens can come to this new club held one Saturday a month to watch fun movies and enjoy some snacks.
Library Closed on Sundays
Sun, Jun 14, 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, Jun 15, 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, Jun 15, 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: Plant a Seed, Read!
Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Create a beaded bookmark to celebrate our Summer Reading theme: Plant a Seed, Read! Small materials including beads and charms will be used, recommended for ages 5+. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!
Cupcake Line Summer Wreath - Session 1
Mon, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
We are making beautiful, dazzle wreaths. Registration is required. Walk-ins are welcome to observe.
FOL Writers' Group
Mon, Jun 15, 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 Unmaking of June Farrow- Adrienne Young
Mon, Jun 15, 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!
Cupcake Line Summer Wreath - Session 2
Mon, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
We are making beautiful, dazzle wreaths. Registration is required. Walk-ins are welcome to observe.
Walk & Talk
Tue, Jun 16, 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!
Cards and Conversation
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:25am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!
Pride Storytime: Celebrate Being Yourself
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a colorful Storytime celebrating kindness, friendship, and being yourself! Enjoy stories and fun songs in a welcoming space for all. Walk-ins and new friends are welcome!
Books & Bites Cookbook Club - Eat What You Watch: A Cookbook for Movie Lovers- Andrew Rea
Tue, Jun 16, 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
Tue, Jun 16, 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.
Teaching Tech: Burning Discs 
Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Learn how to burn files onto CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays inside the Editing Studio and on any optical disc computer. Demonstrations will be held. Walk-ins are welcome.
Marvelous Miércoles
Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join a Basic Computer Skills class with interactive lessons and assessments. New faces welcome! Walk-ins welcome to observe.
Hump Day Stretch
Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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!
Tie-Dye Pillow Case
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Teens can come tie-dye a pillowcase out on the Library Patio for a fun summer activity, if the day permits. If there is weather bad, program will be moved to the classroom.
Yoga for Kids
Wed, Jun 17, 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!
True Crime Club - Oklahoma City Film Showing & Discussion
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a screening and discussion Oklahoma City, a powerful documentary exploring the events and ideologies behind the Oklahoma City bombing. This is a Civic Action Lab event.
Poetry Appreciation Group -- You Better Be Lightning
Wed, Jun 17, 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
Thu, Jun 18, 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.
Art Explorers - Lichtenstein Pop Art!
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Make some fun pop art like American Pop Artist, Roy Lichtenstein! Friends will use primary colors and various art materials to create their own works of art. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!
Join or Die Screening and Q&A with Documentary Director
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
This compelling documentary explores how joining clubs, community groups, and civic organizations can strengthen democracy and rebuild social connection. Walk-ins welcome.
Photorealism in Drawing
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Combine shading and perspective for lifelike pictures. Not for beginners. All materials are provided. Bring your imagination.
Library Open for Juneteenth
Fri, Jun 19, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
The Library is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Juneteenth. Stop by to check out materials related to this important day in U.S. history.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Jun 19, 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.
Teen D & D
Fri, Jun 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Geek Lab - Spaghetti & Marshmallow Towers
Fri, Jun 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Come and try to make amazing, tall, and hopefully stable structures using marshmallows and spaghetti. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Get Your Game On!
Fri, Jun 19, 6:15pm - 8:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us after hours for gaming of all kinds and pizza! Children
Essential Computer Skills
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join a Basic Computer Skills class with interactive lessons and assessments. New faces welcome! Walk-ins welcome to observe.
Movies with Marty - On Dangerous Ground (1951)
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join Marty Blank for a screening of his favorite films. Walk-ins welcome!
Library Closed on Sundays
Sun, Jun 21, 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, Jun 22, 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, Jun 22, 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.
Device Drop In
Mon, Jun 22, 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!
Minecraft Madness
Mon, Jun 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Laptops will be provided, and registration is required!
This event is full
Vintage Summer Notecard Packet - Session 1
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Let?s make some fun vintage style notecard packets. Registration is required. Walk-ins are welcome to observe.
Ian Tiele Presents "Banned Popular Songs"
Mon, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
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.
Vintage Summer Notecard Packet - Session 2
Mon, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Let?s make some fun vintage style notecard packets. Registration is required. Walk-ins are welcome to observe.
Walk & Talk
Tue, Jun 23, 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!
Brain Bootcamp
Tue, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Tiny Tots
Tue, Jun 23, 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.
Maker Machines: Mayku FormBox
Tue, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Sign up to learn about the Maker Studio's vacuum-powered, mold-making machine. Demonstrations will be held. Walk-ins are welcome.
Marvelous Miércoles
Wed, Jun 24, 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.
Cancelled
Hook & Needle Guild
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library
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!
TAG: DIY Rope Toys for Local Shelter Animals
Wed, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Teens will be making cute rope toys that will go to a local animal shelter to enrich the lives of pets without forever homes.
Zumba for Kids
Wed, Jun 24, 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.
Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Toddler Tales
Thu, Jun 25, 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.
Books & Brews: Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon
Thu, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
BuckleDown Brewing
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 Crafts
Fri, Jun 26, 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.
Rainbow Dance Party
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Bring your brightest colors and get ready to move! Join us for a feel-good dance party with fun music, light activities, and celebrate love and friendship. Walk-ins and new friends are welcome!
Chair Zumba
Fri, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 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.
Virtual Take & Make: Tissue Paper Fireworks
Fri, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 5:05pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Pick up a kit starting Friday, June 19 near the 2nd floor Information Desk and be on the lookout for a video tutorial on Facebook and YouTube detailing how to make Tissue Paper Fireworks!
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