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Genealogy Club

CSI: Cemetery Search and Investigation
2025-10-07 19:00:00 2025-10-07 20:00:00 America/Regina Genealogy Club Curious what those symbols on your great-grandfather's headstone mean? Learn about the American cemetery and how to find your ancestors' burial places. Presented by Tina Beaird. Walk-ins welcome. LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Tuesday, October 07
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-07 19:00:00 2025-10-07 20:00:00 America/Regina Genealogy Club Curious what those symbols on your great-grandfather's headstone mean? Learn about the American cemetery and how to find your ancestors' burial places. Presented by Tina Beaird. Walk-ins welcome. LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

LSF Brookfield Library

Meeting Room 1

Curious what those symbols on your great-grandfather's headstone mean? Learn about the American cemetery and how to find your ancestors' burial places. Presented by Tina Beaird. Walk-ins welcome.

Curious what those symbols on your great-grandfather's headstone mean? Want to learn about the history of the American cemetery? Genealogist Tina Beaird will explain fascinating, little-known details behind American cemeteries and will offer suggestions and tips on finding your ancestors' burial places.
 
 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

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

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Upcoming Events

Teen Take & Make: Tin Book Nooks
Fri, Sep 12, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Pick up a kit starting today Friday, September 12 to create your own Tin Mini Book Nook. Kits will be available on the second floor while supplies last.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Sep 12, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday! Crafts are available while supplies last.
Rescheduled
Friends + Foundation Sneak Peek Sale
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm
New date Friday, September 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Special Sneak Peek Presale Event. For a $10 admission fee, come in and shop before the Main Sale on Saturday.
Chair Zumba
Fri, Sep 12, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
This 45-minute seated class combines music and muscle toning moves to give you an overall energy boost! Registration is required, walk-ins welcome to observe.
Registration is now closed
Slime Club: Monster Slime
Fri, Sep 12, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Every other month, let's make some slime! This month's slime will be a gooey gross monster slime. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Registration is now closed
Rescheduled
Friends + Foundation Book Sale
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 6:00pm
New date Saturday, September 06, 10:00am - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Find a great bargain at the Friends + Foundation book sale. Thousands of items: books of all genres, games, puzzles, and more!
Legotastic Saturdays
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Build as far as your imagination will take you at this drop-in event!
Rescheduled
Friends + Foundation $10 Bargain Bag Sale
Sun, Sep 14, 11:00am - 6:00pm
New date Sunday, September 07, 11:00am - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Fill a bag with books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl and other F+F Book Sale items for just $10! Reusable bags provided at sale.
Sunday Crafternoons
Sun, Sep 14, 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! Walk-ins welcome.
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for rhymes, bounces, songs, and more in this storytime just for babies. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Sep 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New venue 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.
This event is full
Pumpkin Gathering Wall Decor Session 1
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Add some spice to your fall decor with DIY pumpkins. Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.
This event is full
Pumpkin Gathering Wall Decor Session 2
Mon, Sep 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Add some spice to your fall decor with DIY pumpkins. Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.
This event is full
FOL Writers' Group
Mon, Sep 15, 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 - From Here to the Great Unknown
Mon, Sep 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us monthly to chat about a variety of books all focused on women. New participants are always welcome!
Walk & Talk
Tue, Sep 16, 9:00am - 10:00am
Forest Preserve - Grove #2 West
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, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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.
Medicare Lunch & Learn
Tue, Sep 16, 11:30am - 1:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a free lunch to discover the differences between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans and understand the Annual Enrollment Period. Registration is required.
Books & Bites Cookbook Club - The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook
Tue, Sep 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
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, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Film Discussion - Aloners (South Korea)
Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to view and discuss critically acclaimed foreign and independent films. In Aloners, a solitary woman re-evaluates her isolated existence after her neighbor dies alone in his apartment.
Maker Machines: Cricut Maker/Venture
Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Learn about these popular precision cutters as well as the accompanying software. Demonstrations will be held. Walk-ins welcome.
Illinois Libraries Present - Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns
Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room
Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and grown-up conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as Steve from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue's Clues. Presented on Zoom.
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Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this whimsical storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Hump Day Stretch
Wed, Sep 17, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us for this midweek 45-minute stretch class. Wake up your body with a simple set of stretches and exercises set to music. Registration is required, walk-ins welcome to observe.
This event is full
Hook & Needle Guild
Wed, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Calling all knitters, crochet enthusiast, embroidery gurus, quilting masters, and everybody that would like to join us for our monthly Guild Meeting. Tea will be served; new faces welcome!
Teen Cooking: Mini Smores Campfire Pies
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Teens can come make sweet mini smores pies that look like campfires and then they get to eat them!
Rescheduled
Learn About Dungeons & Dragons
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, September 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Want to learn about the TTRPG Dungeons and Dragons? Come to this intro session that will include game mechanics and making your own character sheet. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome.
Comic Creation Club
Wed, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Write, draw, and create your own comic strips. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Successfully Navigating College Admissions
Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room
Stand Out for College presents a look at current college admissions trends and how to navigate the constantly changing landscape. Presented via Zoom.
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Poetry Appreciation Group - Marie Howe: New & Selected Poems
Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Poetry enthusiasts are invited to the Poetry Appreciation Club- a new community-led book club. Walk-ins welcome!
Toddler Tales
Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this spectacular storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Art Explorers: Pasta Mosaics
Thu, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Art Explorers is an art-based program that encourages kids to engage with unique art materials and concepts. This month's theme is: Pasta Mosaics Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
100 Years of Crime Book Club - And Then There Were None
Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Wye Valley Apartments, Cantata - Dining Room
Join us at Wye Valley Apartments to discuss the Agatha Christie classic In There Were None. Copies of the book will be available on the library Holds Shelf. All are welcome.
Cool Weather Leaves
Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Maker colorful prints with real Autumn leaves. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome to observe.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Sep 19, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday! Crafts are available while supplies last.
Pajama Dance Party
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Put on your coolest PJs and join us at the library for a dance party! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!
Teen D & D
Fri, Sep 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Get Your Game On!
Fri, Sep 19, 6:15pm - 8:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us after hours for gaming of all kinds and pizza! Children
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us for rhymes, bounces, songs, and more in this storytime just for babies. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Sep 22, 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.
This event is full
Device Drop In
Mon, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop computer? Need assistance with social media or library apps? Stop by and get one-one one help from a librarian. Walk-ins welcome!
The History of the Rolling Stones
Mon, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
"I know, it's only rock n roll but I like it." Music historian Gary Wenstrup returns for a look at one of rock n roll's most legendary bands. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome.
Walk & Talk
Tue, Sep 23, 9:00am - 10:00am
Forest Preserve - Grove #2 West
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, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Give your brain a workout with brain teasers, trivia, word games, and more. New faces welcome!
Storytime Stars
Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Friends + Foundation Meeting
Tue, Sep 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Meeting of the Friends + Foundation for the Brookfield Library
Tiny Tots Storytime
Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Papel Picado Banners
Tue, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making your own Papel Picado Banners!
Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this whimsical storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
TAG: Decorate the Teen Space for Halloween
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Help decorate the teen space for Halloween to make it more festive. Earn volunteer credit and help make the library a better place for teens.
Zumba for Kids
Wed, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us for this after school dance party! Move and groove to Latin American, hip-hop, and pop music. Please note: gym shoes are required for this event. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Toddler Tales
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this spectacular storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Books & Brews - Soldiers and Kings by Jason De León
Thu, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
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, Sep 26, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday! Crafts are available while supplies last.
Chair Zumba
Fri, Sep 26, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
This 45-minute seated class combines music and muscle toning moves to give you an overall energy boost! Registration is required, walk-ins welcome to observe.
This event is full
Slime Club: Monster Slime
Fri, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Every other month, let's make some slime! This month's slime will be a gooey gross monster slime. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Take & Make: Mexican Pan Flute
Fri, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 5:05pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room
Pick up a kit starting Friday, September 19 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 Mexican Pan Flute!
Bubble Bash
Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Join us near the plaza to celebrate all things bubbles under the summer sun. Event is weather permitting. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Movies with Marty - Nobody's Fool
Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join Marty Blank for a screening of the Paul Newman film Nobody's Fool. walk-ins welcome.
Sunday Crafternoons
Sun, Sep 28, 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! Walk-ins welcome.
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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.
This event is full
Walk & Talk
Tue, Sep 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Forest Preserve - Grove #2 West
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, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!
Storytime Stars
Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Tiny Tots Storytime
Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
READ to the Dogs
Tue, Sep 30, 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
Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this whimsical storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Hump Day Stretch
Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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!
Spooky Slime
Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Teens can make their own pumpkin orange or potion green slime perfect for the spooky season!
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - 1984
Wed, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Read the best in Sci-Fi & Fantasy and join a lively discussion! Copies of the book will be available on the Library's Holds Shelf. New participants are always welcome.
True Crime Club - The Disappearance of Molly Zelko
Wed, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us to discuss all things true crime. This month, learn about the disappearance of Molly Zelko, a journalist in Joliet who went mysteriously missing on September 26, 1957.
Toddler Tales
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this spectacular storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
3D Print & Design Club
Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Join us to learn and discuss all things 3D printing and design! Open to all ages (under 12 with an adult). Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new faces welcome!
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Oct 03, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday! Crafts are available while supplies last.
Teen D & D
Fri, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Fandom Friday: Hello Kitty & Friends
Fri, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Celebrate a different fandom at each class with fun, crafts, trivia, and more. This month we'll be celebrating the world of Hello Kitty & Friends. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Legotastic Saturdays
Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Build as far as your imagination will take you at this drop-in event!
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, Oct 06, 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, Oct 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.
This event is full
Device Drop In
Mon, Oct 06, 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!
Wonderful Weaving
Mon, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Use recycled materials and a cardboard loom to discover the magic of fiber arts. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!
Ghostie Garlands Session 1
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Let these ghostie garlands fly home with you! Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.
This event is full
Evening Cookbook Club - Retro Recipes from the '50s & '60s
Mon, Oct 06, 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.
Ghostie Garlands Session 2
Mon, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Let these ghostie garlands fly home with you! Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.
This event is full
FOL Writers' Group
Mon, Oct 06, 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 & Talk
Tue, Oct 07, 9:00am - 10:00am
Forest Preserve - Grove #2 West
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, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!
Storytime Stars
Tue, Oct 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.
Rescheduled
Genealogy Club - CSI: Cemetery Search and Investigation
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, October 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Curious what those symbols on your great-grandfather's headstone mean? Learn about the American cemetery and how to find your ancestors' burial places. Presented by Tina Beaird. Walk-ins welcome.
Teen Bandits Banned Book Club - 1984 Graphic Novel
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Teen participants will discuss this popular banned book turned graphic novel to celebrate banned books week, and enjoy some fun treats!
Tiny Tots Storytime
Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Genealogy Club - CSI: Cemetery Search and Investigation
Tue, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Curious what those symbols on your great-grandfather's headstone mean? Learn about the American cemetery and how to find your ancestors' burial places. Presented by Tina Beaird. Walk-ins welcome.
Maker Studio 101
Tue, Oct 07, 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!
Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this whimsical storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Yarn Doll Ghosts
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New venue LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Teens can come make their own cute little ghost friends out of yarn.
Yoga for Kids
Wed, Oct 08, 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!
Toddler Tales
Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this spectacular storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Medicare Lunch & Learn
Thu, Oct 09, 11:30am - 1:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a free lunch to discover the differences between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans and understand the Annual Enrollment Period. Registration is required.
Mini Makers
Thu, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us in the classroom for kid-friendly editions of our maker lab projects.
Non-Fiction Book Club - Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder
Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sebastian's Ale & Whiskey House
Join the Non-Fiction Book Club at Sebastian's for lively discussions. New participants welcome!
Teen Take & Make: Moon Phase Garland
Fri, Oct 10, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Pick up a kit starting today Friday, October 10 to create your own Moon Phase Garland. Kits will be available on the second floor while supplies last.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Oct 10, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday! Crafts are available while supplies last.
Chair Zumba
Fri, Oct 10, 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
Geek Lab: Ghost Rockets
Fri, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join us to craft ghost rockets and then head outside to launch them into the sky! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Sunday Crafternoons
Sun, Oct 12, 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! Walk-ins welcome.
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