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Genealogy Club

Online Resources for Jewish Genealogy in Chicagoland
2025-05-13 16:00:00 2025-05-13 17:00:00 America/Regina Genealogy Club Learn about the history of Jews in Chicago, and the records and resources that researchers can use in search of their Chicago roots. LSF Brookfield Library - Staff conference room

Tuesday, May 13
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-13 16:00:00 2025-05-13 17:00:00 America/Regina Genealogy Club Learn about the history of Jews in Chicago, and the records and resources that researchers can use in search of their Chicago roots. LSF Brookfield Library - Staff conference room

LSF Brookfield Library

Staff conference room

Learn about the history of Jews in Chicago, and the records and resources that researchers can use in search of their Chicago roots.

Presented by Mike Karsen, president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois. This presentation provides an overview of all records and resources that are useful to researchers interested in Jewish roots in Chicago. We begin with a brief history of the Jews of Chicago. The seminar mostly concentrates on the uniquely Jewish resources such as cemeteries, funeral homes, life in Jewish Chicago which includes online publications which are searchable. It also covers the naturalization process, location/residence records, and legal documents including wills and probate files.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

TAGS: | Senior | Genealogy Club | Genealogy | Adult |

LSF Brookfield Library
Phone: 708-485-6917
Hours
Mon, May 12 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 13 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 14 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 15 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 17 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

Theatrical Mask Paint & Play
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join actress and creator Janie Crick for a creative mask-making class! Bring theatrical masks to life with paint while learning core emotions and how to incorporate them into imaginative play.
Registration is now closed
Sunday Crafternoons
Sun, May 18, 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.
Special Board of Trustees Meeting
Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Special Board of Trustees Meeting
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, May 19, 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 welcome.
Device Drop In
Mon, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Study Room 1
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, May 19, 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 before the class.
Mason Jar Luminary Session 1
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Add a spark of magic to your home by customizing a paper house in a mason jar luminary.
FOL Writers' Group
Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 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 Heiress
Mon, May 19, 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!
Mason Jar Luminary Session 2
Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Add a spark of magic to your home by customizing a paper house in a mason jar luminary.
Walk and Talk
Tue, May 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Salt Creek Trail at 26th & Harrison
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, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!
Storytime Stars
Tue, May 20, 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.
Books & Bites Cookbook Club - The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook
Tue, May 20, 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, May 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Meathead Author Event - The Meathead Method
Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Local barbeque expert Meathead is back with a new cookbook- The Meathead Method. Meet Brookfield's own barbeque pro and get tips to improve your grilling...just in time for summer!
Silly Storytime
Wed, May 21, 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.
Hump Day Stretch
Wed, May 21, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library
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, May 21, 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 Craft: Paint & Pop
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Take a study break and destress, by painting mini canvas with pop to drink
Zumba for Kids
Wed, May 21, 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.
Comic Creation Club
Wed, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Write, draw, and create your own comic strips. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Poetry Appreciation Group - Best American Poetry 2024
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Poetry enthusiasts are invited to the Poetry Appreciation Club- a new community-led book club.
Creating a Compelling College Application
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room
Learn how to draft a compelling narrative to increase your chances for admission to your top schools.
Register
Storytime Spectacular
Thu, May 22, 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.
100 Years of Crime - The Thursday Murder Club
Thu, May 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Wye Valley Apartments, Cantata - Dining Room
May's selection is book 1 of the popular Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman. The book centers around four residents of a retirement community who meet weekly to discuss unsolved murders.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, May 23, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!
Teen D & D
Fri, May 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Slime Club: Color-Changing Slime
Fri, May 23, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us every other month to make slime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Library Closed
Sun, May 25, All day
LSF Brookfield Library - All Rooms (Meeting, Conference, and Storytime)
The LSF Brookfield Library is closed on Sundays until Labor Day. Materials may be returned in the drive-up drop box on Lincoln Avenue. The Library will also be closed tomorrow for Memorial Day.
Library Closed for Memorial Day
Mon, May 26, All day
LSF Brookfield Library - All Rooms (Meeting, Conference, and Storytime)
The LSF Brookfield Library is closed all day in observance of Memorial Day. Materials may be returned in the drive-up drop box on Lincoln Avenue. Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 27 at 10 a.m.
Walk and Talk
Tue, May 27, 9:00am - 10:00am
LSF Brookfield Library
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, May 27, 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, May 27, 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.
Friends + Foundation Meeting
Tue, May 27, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Meeting of the Friends + Foundation for the Brookfield Library
Tiny Tots Storytime
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
READ to the Dogs
Tue, May 27, 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.
This event is full
Silly Storytime
Wed, May 28, 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.
TAG: Summer Reading Program Decorations
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Help make the library a better place for teens by decorating the Teen Space look cool for Summer Reading Program. You will earn 1 hour of volunteer credit.
Library Board of Trustees
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Storytime Spectacular
Thu, May 29, 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.
Books & Brews - Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Thu, May 29, 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, May 30, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!
Rainbow Sensory Playtime
Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Enjoy rainbow inspired sensory stations with colorful items to touch and see! Explore the rainbow soap foam station, the kaleidoscope station, and more in this sensory play session for kids.
Baby & Me Playtime
Fri, May 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
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!
Chair Zumba
Fri, May 30, 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
Take & Make: Paper Bag Piñatas
Fri, May 30, 5:00pm - 5:05pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Pick up a kit starting Friday, May 16 near the Information Desk on the 2nd floor and be on the lookout for a video tutorial on Facebook and YouTube detailing how to make Paper Bag Piñatas!
The Day the Crayons Quit Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 02, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jun 02, 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 before the class.
Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Library Plaza
Sign up for summer reading and join us for crafts, summer treats, activities, and a live reptile show!
The Day the Crayons Quit Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jun 03, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.
Walk and Talk
Tue, Jun 03, 9:00am - 10:00am
Salt Creek Trail at 26th & Harrison
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 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!
Maker Studio 101
Tue, Jun 03, 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!
The Day the Crayons Quit Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jun 04, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.
Hump Day Stretch
Wed, Jun 04, 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, Jun 04, 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 Craft: Pride Rainbows in Mason Jars
Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Use salt that has been dyed different colors to make a rainbow for pride month.
Yoga for Kids
Wed, Jun 04, 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!
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - Recursion
Wed, Jun 04, 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.
The Day the Crayons Quit Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jun 05, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.
3D Print & Design Club
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
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!
The Day the Crayons Quit Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jun 06, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Jun 06, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!
Teen D & D
Fri, Jun 06, 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: Bird Nest Challenge
Fri, Jun 06, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Library Plaza
Join us for a fun summertime experiment outside! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
The Day the Crayons Quit Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jun 07, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.
Legotastic Saturdays
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Build as far as your imagination will take you at this drop-in event!
Disability Parent & Caregiver Support Group
Sat, Jun 07, 11:30am - 1:30pm
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. Walk-ins welcome.
The Day the Crayons Quit Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 09, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, Jun 09, 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 welcome.
Device Drop In
Mon, Jun 09, 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, Jun 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 before the class.
Summer Meals at the Library
Mon, Jun 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
To help combat food insecurity, the LSF Brookfield Library will continue its partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository this summer to provide free lunches for kids 18 & younger.
Garden Rock Painting
Mon, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Library Plaza
Spruce up your summer garden with colorful painted rocks. Using paint markers, we will paint rocks out on the Library's lawn!
Father's Day Grill Apron: Session 1
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Create a custom apron for the grill aficionado in your life.
Evening Cookbook Club - The Complete One Pot Cookbook
Mon, Jun 09, 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.
Father's Day Grill Apron Session 2
Mon, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Create a custom apron for the grill aficionado in your life.
The Day the Crayons Quit Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Jun 10, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.
Walk and Talk
Tue, Jun 10, 9:00am - 10:00am
Salt Creek Trail at 26th & Harrison
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!
ZAP! Storytime at the Brookfield Zoo
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brookfield Zoo Chicago - Hamill Family Nature Plaza Pavilion
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.
Brain Bootcamp
Tue, Jun 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!
Summer Meals at the Library
Tue, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
To help combat food insecurity, the LSF Brookfield Library will continue its partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository this summer to provide free lunches for kids 18 & younger.
Genealogy Club - Tracking Down Your Infamous Ancestors
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Discover how to learn more about the "Black Sheep" in your family. Presented by History Cop Ray Johnson.
Tiny Tots Storytime
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Maker Machines: Button Making
Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Want to learn how to make your own custom buttons? Drop in to explore how to do so in the Maker Studio!
The Day the Crayons Quit Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jun 11, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.
Silly Storytime
Wed, Jun 11, 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.
Summer Meals at the Library
Wed, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
To help combat food insecurity, the LSF Brookfield Library will continue its partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository this summer to provide free lunches for kids 18 & younger.
Teen Bandits Banned Book Club: Monday's Not Coming
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off-Site
Teen participants 14-18 years old will discuss banned books, socialize, and enjoy some pizza in this brand-new club. Program will be held at The Loft at Eight Corners teen center.
Zumba for Kids
Wed, Jun 11, 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.
Live on the Plaza with Katie Kostner
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Popular performer Katie Kostner returns for a night of music.
The Day the Crayons Quit Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Jun 12, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.
Storytime Spectacular
Thu, Jun 12, 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.
Fraud Prevention 101
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Learn how scams operate, the warning signs to watch for, and practical strategies to safeguard yourself from financial fraud and exploitation.
Summer Meals at the Library
Thu, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
To help combat food insecurity, the LSF Brookfield Library will continue its partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository this summer to provide free lunches for kids 18 & younger.
Art Explorers: Straw Painting
Thu, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Use straws and paint to create some colorful works of art. Walk ins and new friends welcome!
Non-Fiction Book Club - The Worst Hard Time
Thu, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Joe's Saloon
Join the Non-Fiction Book Club for lively discussions. New participants welcome!
Teen Take & Make: Ribbon Bookmarks
Fri, Jun 13, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Pick up a kit starting today Friday, June 13 to create your own ribbon bookmark. Kits will be available on the second floor while supplies last.
The Day the Crayons Quit Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jun 13, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Jun 13, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!
Summer Meals at the Library
Fri, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
To help combat food insecurity, the LSF Brookfield Library will continue its partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository this summer to provide free lunches for kids 18 & younger.
Chair Zumba
Fri, Jun 13, 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
Tiny Paint & Sip - With Local Artist Carla Riseman
Fri, Jun 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Our popular Paint & Sip class for adults returns this month for kids! Join local artist Carla Riseman for a painting class for Grades 1-5. Paint supplies, juice boxes and water provided.
This event is full
The Day the Crayons Quit Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Jun 14, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for Adults - Lunch & Learn
Sat, Jun 14, 9:00am - 2:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
The Mental Health Commission of Lyons Township will provide training for adults to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among kids and teens.
Device Drop In
Sat, Jun 14, 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!
Storytime Picnic
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Library Plaza
Join us outside for this special outdoor storytime and stay after to picnic in the sun! Walk ins and new friends always welcome.
The Day the Crayons Quit Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 16, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this fun scavenger hunt all month long! Participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing.
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, Jun 16, 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 welcome.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Jun 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 before the class.
Summer Meals at the Library
Mon, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
To help combat food insecurity, the LSF Brookfield Library will continue its partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository this summer to provide free lunches for kids 18 & younger.
FOL Writers' Group
Mon, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 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 Glassmaker
Mon, Jun 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. New participants are always welcome!
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