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Handmade Holiday Cards

2024-12-02 18:00:00 2024-12-02 20:00:00 America/Regina Handmade Holiday Cards Create one-of-a kind cards to send to family and friends this holiday season. LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Monday, December 02
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-02 18:00:00 2024-12-02 20:00:00 America/Regina Handmade Holiday Cards Create one-of-a kind cards to send to family and friends this holiday season. LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

LSF Brookfield Library

Maker Studio

Create one-of-a kind cards to send to family and friends this holiday season.


AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker |

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LSF Brookfield Library

Phone: 708-485-6917

Hours
We're closed Friday December 06 due to Staff Development Day
Mon, Dec 02 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 Closed
(Staff Development Day)
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 11:00AM to 6:00PM
Mon, Dec 02 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 Closed
(Staff Development Day)
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 11:00AM to 6:00PM

About the branch

The Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library is located at the intersection of Grand and Park Avenue. It has 5 Study Rooms, 3 Meeting Rooms, an Editing Studio, and a Maker Studio.

Upcoming Events

Sun, Dec 08, 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, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for stories, rhymes, playtime, and more in this storytime just for babies. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Mon, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Start or add to your holiday villages with a lovely small winter house.

Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Why do we send Christmas Cards? Who had the 1st modern Christmas tree? When did Santa get his iconic red suit? All of these traditions have their roots in Victorian times.

Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Explore your creativity and learn how to create 3D designs with Tinkercad. Some laptops available for use, but participants are encouraged to bring their own device. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Tue, Dec 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join this dance party full of fitness fun. 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.

Tue, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
A retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, set during the time of the Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro.

Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room
Graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier
Register

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

Wed, Dec 11, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us for this midweek 45-minute stretch class. Wake up your body with a simple set of stretches and exercises set to music. Registration is required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

Wed, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
New to Brookfield or our Maker Studio? Want to get crafty with your holiday presents? Stop on by to learn more about what we have to offer and for a free craft!

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to make hot coca in a jar. Give this treat as a gift or enjoy it for yourself! Registration is required, walk ins welcome to observe.

Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Welcome to True Crime Club, where we discuss all things true crime. This month, participants will meet to discuss a true crime podcast. Please listen to the podcast prior to the discussion.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a special storytime full of winter magic! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Drop-in and create a fun ornament for your tree or holiday decor.

Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Join us at the Library to discuss Hits, Flops and other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood by Ed Zwick. Drop-ins and new participants welcome!

Fri, Dec 13, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the YS Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!

Fri, Dec 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Fri, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - All Rooms (Meeting, Conference, and Storytime)
Find your best pajamas and join us for our annual holiday pajama extravaganza! There will be stories, music, snacks, crafts, and an appearance by bilingual Santa. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Too busy to wrap gifts? Bring your gifts to the Library and have the Friends + Foundation do it for you while you browse this year's pop-up bargain book sale.

Sat, Dec 14, 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!

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop computer? Need assistance with social media or library apps? Stop by and get one-one one help from a librarian. Walk-ins welcome!

Mon, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Decorate gift bags and tags and learn the art of bows to make your gifts stand out.

Mon, Dec 16, 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. This month we are reading Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher. New participants are always welcome!

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Cuddle up and join us for a chilly winter storytime. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!

Tue, Dec 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Choose a recipe from a pre-selected book and bring it in to share. Copies will be available on the Library's hold shelf. New faces welcome!

Tue, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for snacks, stress relief crafts, and a quiet place to study.

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Learn about your favorite famous artists and explore a fun project. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Need an idea for a quick gift or decorative item this holiday season? Sign up to make it happen for you and/or loved ones! Registration required.

Wed, Dec 18, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us for this midweek 45-minute stretch class. Wake up your body with a simple set of stretches and exercises set to music. Registration is required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

Wed, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for snacks, stress relief crafts, and a quiet place to study.

Wed, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Draw, color, and create your own comic strips. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Wed, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Wed, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Poetry enthusiasts are invited to the Poetry Appreciation Club- a new community-led book club. December's book is Tripas by Brandon Soms

Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Wiggle around at a dance party in our downstairs meeting room. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Thu, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for snacks, stress relief crafts, and a quiet place to study.

Thu, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hop District Community Brewing Co.
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.

Fri, Dec 20, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the YS Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!

Fri, Dec 20, All day
Virtual Event
Experience the Broadway adaption of Little Women from the comfort of home. Available online on demand Friday, December 20 - Sunday, December 22. Register to receive an email with a link to the event.
Register

Fri, Dec 20, 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

Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Ring in the holiday season with after school snacks and gaming!

Fri, Dec 20, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us every other month for a fun experiment.

Fri, Dec 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Fri, Dec 20, 5:00pm - 5:10pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Pick up a kit starting Sunday, December 8 and be on the lookout out for an accompanying video on Facebook and YouTube detailing how to make your own Mini Snow Globes!

Sat, Dec 21, All day
Virtual Event
Experience the Broadway adaption of Little Women from the comfort of home. Available online on demand Friday, December 20 - Sunday, December 22. Register to receive an email with a link to the event.
Register

Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
A Christmas story of three lonely, shipwrecked people at a New England boarding school over a very snowy holiday break in 1970.

Sun, Dec 22, All day
Virtual Event
Experience the Broadway adaption of Little Women from the comfort of home. Available online on demand Friday, December 20 - Sunday, December 22. Register to receive an email with a link to the event.
Register

Sun, Dec 22, 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, Dec 23, 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.

Fri, Dec 27, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the YS Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!

Fri, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us for some chilly wintertime crafting. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!

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.

Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Learn the basics of yoga without getting down on the floor. Presented on Zoom by Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes. New participants welcome; Zoom information will be sent by email after registration.

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