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Native American author Kim Sigafus standing outside in a long red dress adorned with red, blue, yellow and white tribal decoration.

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Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women

2025-03-03 19:00:00 2025-03-03 20:00:00 America/Regina Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women Award-winning Ojibwa author Kim Sigafus discusses the history of Natives in Illinois with a focus on Native women. Learn about women's daily lives and view artifacts. LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Monday, March 03
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-03 19:00:00 2025-03-03 20:00:00 America/Regina Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women Award-winning Ojibwa author Kim Sigafus discusses the history of Natives in Illinois with a focus on Native women. Learn about women's daily lives and view artifacts. LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

LSF Brookfield Library

Meeting Room 1

Award-winning Ojibwa author Kim Sigafus discusses the history of Natives in Illinois with a focus on Native women. Learn about women's daily lives and view artifacts.

Kim will bring the audience into these women’s day-to-day lives, including courting, marriage, and child-rearing. She will also talk about their role in their husbands’ lives, and how those lives affected the history of Illinois.

This presentation is brought to us by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau. Illinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy Demands Wisdom and the Illinois General Assembly [through the Illinois Arts Council Agency], as well as by contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

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LSF Brookfield Library
Phone: 708-485-6917
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Mon, Feb 03 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 10:00AM to 9:00PM
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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

Stories Galore
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!
Teen Valentines Candy Making
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.
Register
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
Fairytale Storytime
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!
Paint and Sip Watercolors: Session 2
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.
This event is full
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.
Book Babies
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.
Chair Yoga
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.
Valentine Fairies Session 1
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
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!
Storytime Stars
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.
Genealogy Club - Mapping your Ancestors Part 2: Present your Family Maps
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.
Tiny Tots Storytime
Tue, Feb 11, 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 - I am Waiting (Japan)
Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to view and discuss critically acclaimed foreign and independent films. In I am Waiting, a former boxer helps a mysterious woman who is on the run from a gangster.
Glowforge Valentine's Creations
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Thinking of making something for that special someone? Sign up for this class to do so while also learning about our Glowforge Laser Cutter & Engraver!
This event is full
Birdwatching Story Walk
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kiwanis Park - Oak Savannah
Take a stroll through Kiwanis Park Oak Savanna in this special nature storytime and help us contribute to the Great Backyard Bird Watch! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!
Hump Day Stretch
Wed, Feb 12, 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
Teen Craft: Clay Gnomes
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to craft your own Valentines themed clay gnome. Registration is required, walk ins welcome to observe.
True Crime Club - Valentine's Murder Mystery Party
Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Interview witnesses, collect clues, and investigate with friends! Each registrant will receive a character designation in this Valentine's Day themed Murder Mystery game.
This event is full
Valentine's Storytime
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a special holiday storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Non-Fiction Book Club - A Woman of No Importance
Thu, Feb 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sebastian's Ale House
Join the Non-Fiction Book Club for lively discussions. New participants welcome!
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Ninja Storytime
Fri, Feb 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
New date Friday, February 21, 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!
Teen D & D
Fri, Feb 14, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Geek Lab: Invisible Ink
Fri, Feb 14, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for fun and wacky science experiments. This month we'll be making invisible ink. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!
Take & Make: Pipe Cleaner Heart Rings
Fri, Feb 14, 5:00pm - 5:10pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Pick up a kit starting Friday, January 31 and be on the lookout out for an accompanying video on Facebook and YouTube detailing how to make your own Pipe Cleaner Heart Rings!
Movies with Marty - Libeled Lady
Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join Marty Blank for a screening of the 1936 comedy Libeled Lady starring Jean Harlow, Myrna Loy, William Powell and Spencer Tracy.
Book Babies
Mon, Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 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.
Device Drop In
Mon, Feb 17, 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 - Ella
Mon, Feb 17, 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 Ella by Diane Richards.
Storytime Stars
Tue, Feb 18, 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 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!
Books & Bites Cookbook Club - Paul Deen Cuts the Fat
Tue, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 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.
Stories Galore
Wed, Feb 19, 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 19, 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!
Self Care for Teens: Bath Bombs
Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Join us to make your own bath bomb. Registration is required, walk ins welcome to observe.
Comic Creation Club
Wed, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Write, draw, and create your own comic strips! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Illinois Libraries Present: - Slowing Down with Amy Tan
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room
National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments.
Register
Fairytale Storytime
Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a magical Thursday morning storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
3D Modeling Basics - Digital & Tactile Sculpting
Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Learn how to create 3D models for the 3D printer with digital sculpting. Participants will also create a sculpture with tactile materials like wires and egg cartons to learn sculpting basics.
Books & Brews - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sebastian's Ale and Whiskey House - Private Back Room
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.
Mini Musicians Music Class (2s and 3s)
Fri, Feb 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a special class for 2 and 3 year olds hosted by Brookfield's Academy for Mini Musicians! Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.
Ninja Storytime
Fri, Feb 21, 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!
Mini Musicians Music Class (0-24 mo.)
Fri, Feb 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a special class for kids 0-24 months old, hosted by Brookfield's Academy for Mini Musicians! Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.
Chair Zumba
Fri, Feb 21, 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
Get Your Game On!
Fri, Feb 21, 6:15pm - 8:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us after hours for gaming of all kinds and pizza! Children
Native Plants Seed Exchange
Sat, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Find and share native plant seeds to increase Brookfield's biodiversity at the third annual Native Plants Seed Exchange.
Sunday Crafternoons
Sun, Feb 23, 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.
Storytime Special
Mon, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a special themed storytime! Walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Feb 24, 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.
Snowman Centerpiece Session 1
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Let Frosty be the center of your tablescape.
Snowman Centerpiece Session 2
Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Let Frosty be the center of your tablescape.
The History of Stevie Wonder
Mon, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Using performance and interview clips we'll trace the arc of Stevie's amazing career to gain a deeper understanding of one of America's national treasures. Registration encouraged, walk ins welcome.
Brain Bootcamp
Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Meeting of the Friends + Foundation for the Brookfield Library
Oscars 2025 Crash Course
Tue, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Need some further insight for filling out your Oscars ballot? Come by to learn more about this year's major motion picture contenders!
READ to the Dogs
Tue, Feb 25, 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.
Sensory Art Exploration
Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Stretch your creative muscles, get messy, and explore your five senses! Come explore open-ended art stations focused on process over product. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!
Hump Day Stretch
Wed, Feb 26, 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
TAG - Teen Advisory Group
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Join us to make cards and bracelets for Operation Gratitude to give back to our troops. Earn volunteer credit by attending this event.
Zumba for Kids
Wed, Feb 26, 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.
Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Baby & Me Playtime
Fri, Feb 28, 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!
Public Benefits for Older Adults
Fri, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Please join AgeOptions to learn about the money-saving programs available to older adults with low-incomes. These include SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program, and Extra Help.
Gamers' Paradise
Fri, Feb 28, 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!
Teen D & D
Fri, Feb 28, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Geek Lab: Invisible Ink
Fri, Feb 28, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for fun and wacky science experiments. This month we'll be making invisible ink. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!
Silent Reading Night with Babysitting
Fri, Feb 28, 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.
Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women
Mon, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Award-winning Ojibwa author Kim Sigafus discusses the history of Natives in Illinois with a focus on Native women. Learn about women's daily lives and view artifacts.
Cards and Conversation
Tue, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Drop in and join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!
Illinois Libraries Present: - Exploring Space with Coralie Adam
Tue, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room
Get an inside look at the space industry with aerospace engineer (and IL native) Coralie Adam. She'll be joined by Renae Kerrigan, Director of the Dome Planetarium at Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Register
Hook & Needle Guild
Wed, Mar 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!
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch
Wed, Mar 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.
3D Print & Design Club
Thu, Mar 06, 5:30pm - 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!
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