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Meathead Author Event

The Meathead Method
2025-05-20 18:30:00 2025-05-20 21:00:00 America/Regina Meathead Author Event 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! LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Tuesday, May 20
6:30pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-20 18:30:00 2025-05-20 21:00:00 America/Regina Meathead Author Event 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! LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

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!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

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LSF Brookfield Library
Phone: 708-485-6917
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 11:00AM 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

Book Babies
Mon, Apr 21, 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.
Registration is now closed
Device Drop In
Mon, Apr 21, 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!
Registration is now closed
Chair Yoga
Mon, Apr 21, 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.
Registration is now closed
Earth Week Painting
Mon, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Celebrate Earth Week with a special painting class where we'll learn about eco-friendly art and make our own creations! Walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Registration is now closed
Girls Night Out Book Club - A Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice
Mon, Apr 21, 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!
Registration is now closed
FOL Writers' Group
Mon, Apr 21, 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!
Walk and Talk
Tue, Apr 22, 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!
Sustainable Storytime
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a special storytime celebrating Earth Day! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Brain Bootcamp
Tue, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Meeting of the Friends + Foundation for the Brookfield Library
Tiny Tots Storytime
Tue, Apr 22, 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.
Sustainable Brookfield - Celebrate Earth Day
Tue, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Celebrate Earth Day with the Brookfield Conservation Commission! Learn about the village Sustainability Plan and ways you can get involved.
Teaching Tech - Intro to Digitization
Tue, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Learn how to use free tools in the Editing Studio to digitize physical media. Convert VHS tapes, cassette tapes, slide, and photos to digital formats for online use & storage.
Stories Galore
Wed, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 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
Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Storytime Spectacular
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for a magical Thursday morning storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Books & Brews - Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe
Thu, Apr 24, 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.
Baby & Me Playtime
Fri, Apr 25, 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!
Ninja Storytime
Fri, Apr 25, 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, Apr 25, 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
Gamers' Paradise
Fri, Apr 25, 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!
Geek Lab: Seed Bombs
Fri, Apr 25, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us every other month for a fun experiment! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Teen D & D
Fri, Apr 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Silent Reading Night with Babysitting
Fri, Apr 25, 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.
Jazz Movie - 'Round Midnight
Sat, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
A troubled, but talented musician flees the US to escape his problems, finding refuge and support in Paris. Inspired by real-life jazz legends Lester Young and Bud Powell.
Sunday Crafternoons
Sun, Apr 27, 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.
ASL Storytime
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Celebrate Deaf History Month with a special storytime presented in American Sign Language! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Apr 28, 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.
Mississippi River Adventures
Mon, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Get insider tips on exploring the Upper Mississippi from Galena to St. Louis. Learn where to go, what to do, and all about the mighty river's storied past.
Walk and Talk
Tue, Apr 29, 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!
Grover Yoga Storytime
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a special storytime with yoga! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Cards and Conversation
Tue, Apr 29, 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!
3D Design Club - Kids Edition
Tue, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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!
READ to the Dogs
Tue, Apr 29, 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
Sensory Playtime
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Explore all five senses in this special sensory playtime. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!
Hook & Needle Guild
Wed, Apr 30, 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!
TAG: Teen Advisiory Group - Cardz for Kidz
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Share your opinions, advice, and feedback to help make the library a better place for teens. This month we will be making cards to donate to Cardz for Kidz. You will earn 1 hour of volunteer credit.
Zumba for Kids
Wed, Apr 30, 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.
3D Print & Design Club
Thu, May 01, 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!
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, May 02, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!
Legotastic Saturdays
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Build as far as your imagination will take you at this drop-in event!
Illinois Libraries Present: - Art & Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room
Dan Santat is the award-winning author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people including The Aquanaut, The Adventures of Beekle, and After the Fall.
Register
Sunday Crafternoons
Sun, May 04, 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.
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library
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 05, 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, May 05, 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.
Mother's Day Spring Shaker Card Session 1
Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Come make a beautiful Mother's Day card.
FOL Writers' Group
Mon, May 05, 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!
Evening Cookbook Club - More Mexican Everyday: Simple, Seasonal, Celebratory
Mon, May 05, 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.
Mother's Day Spring Shaker Card Session 2
Mon, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Come make a beautiful Mother's Day card.
Walk and Talk
Tue, May 06, 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!
Storytime Stars
Tue, May 06, 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.
Cards and Conversation
Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!
Tiny Tots Storytime
Tue, May 06, 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 Studio 101
Tue, May 06, 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!
Silly Storytime
Wed, May 07, 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 07, 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.
Hook & Needle Guild
Wed, May 07, 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: Flower Wreaths
Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Create fake flower wreaths perfect for Spring and Mother's Day
Yoga for Kids
Wed, May 07, 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 - The Windup GIrl
Wed, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
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.
Gong Meditation
Wed, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Relax with the sound and resonance of the Gong and allow your body to let go of tension and move into balance and ease.
Storytime Spectacular
Thu, May 08, 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.
The Aging Toolbox - A Guide to Building Proper Support for Aging Parents
Thu, May 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Explore the impacts of aging and positive ways to help your loved ones maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.
Non-Fiction Book Club - The Road to Little Dribbling
Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Join the Non-Fiction Book Club for lively discussions. New participants welcome!
Teen Take & Make: Spring Potted Flower
Fri, May 09, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Pick up a kit starting today Friday, May 9 to create your own foam ornament potted flower. Kits will be available on the second floor while supplies last.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, May 09, 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 09, 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 09, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us every other month to make slime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Device Drop In
Sat, May 10, 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, May 10, 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!
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library
Join us for rhymes, bounces, songs, and more in this storytime just for babies. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Chair Yoga
Mon, May 12, 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.
Retirement & Social Security
Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Learn strategies to maximize your social security income and get your questions answered. Presented by Michelle Mitchell, Market Director for Thrivent.
Walk and Talk
Tue, May 13, 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!
Storytime Stars
Tue, May 13, 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.
Brain Bootcamp
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Give your brain a workout with brain teasers, trivia, word games, and more. New faces welcome!
Finals Study Hall
Tue, May 13, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Join us Tuesday through Friday of the week before finals for snacks, stress relief crafts, and a quiet place to study.
Genealogy Club - Online Resources for Jewish Genealogy in Chicagoland
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Learn about the history of Jews in Chicago, and the records and resources that researchers can use in search of their Chicago roots.
3D Design Club - Kids Edition
Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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!
Tiny Tots Storytime
Tue, May 13, 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.
Illinois Libraries Present - Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room
Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.
Register
Maker Machines: Poster Printer
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Sign up to learn about the Maker Studio's large format printer. Demonstrations will be held.
Silly Storytime
Wed, May 14, 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.
Finals Study Hall
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us Tuesday through Friday of the week before finals for snacks, stress relief crafts, and a quiet place to study.
Teen Bandits Banned Book Club: Perks of Being a Wallflower
Wed, May 14, 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.
True Crime Club - Unsolved Hollywood Murders: The Black Dahlia
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Welcome to True Crime Club, where we discuss all things True Crime. This month, librarian and author Susan Gibberman will present on The Black Dahlia, Hollywood's most famous unsolved murder.
Storytime Spectacular
Thu, May 15, 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.
Finals Study Hall
Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Join us Tuesday through Friday of the week before finals for snacks, stress relief crafts, and a quiet place to study.
Art Explorers: Nature Bracelets
Thu, May 15, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Library Pollinator Garden
Join us in the Pollinator Garden for this nature filled craft! Walk ins and new friends welcome.
Teaching Tech: Electric Motors
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Assemble small cars and learn how electric motors work.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, May 16, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!
Chair Zumba
Fri, May 16, 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
Finals Study Hall
Fri, May 16, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us Tuesday through Friday of the week before finals for snacks, stress relief crafts, and a quiet place to study.
Butterfly Suncatchers
Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Use paper plates and other low-mess items to create a suncatcher in the shape of a butterfly!
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.
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
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!
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.
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!
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, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
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.
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.
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