Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Non-Fiction Book Club

The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination and Kinship
2025-09-11 19:00:00 2025-09-11 20:00:00 America/Regina Non-Fiction Book Club Join the Non-Fiction Book Club for lively discussions. New participants welcome! Weather permitting, we will meet outside on the Library Plaza. LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Thursday, September 11
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-11 19:00:00 2025-09-11 20:00:00 America/Regina Non-Fiction Book Club Join the Non-Fiction Book Club for lively discussions. New participants welcome! Weather permitting, we will meet outside on the Library Plaza. LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

LSF Brookfield Library

Meeting Room 2

Join the Non-Fiction Book Club for lively discussions. New participants welcome! Weather permitting, we will meet outside on the Library Plaza.

September's selection is The possibility of life: science, imagination, and our quest for kinship in the cosmos  by Jaime Green.

Copies of the book will be available on the holds shelf and are also available in Hoopla. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

TAGS: | |

LSF Brookfield Library
Phone: 708-485-6917
Hours
We're closed Sunday August 17
Mon, Aug 11 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 12 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 13 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 14 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 Closed
previous
this week
next
Mon, Aug 11 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 12 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 13 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 14 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 Closed
previous
this week
next

Upcoming Events

Silly Storytime
Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this silly storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Registration is now closed
Summer Meals at the Library
Wed, Aug 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.
Teen Bandits Banned Book Club: This One Summer
Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off-Site
Teen participants will discuss banned books, socialize, and enjoy some fun treats in this brand-new club. Program will be held at The Loft at Eight Corners teen center.
Storytime Spectacular
Thu, Aug 14, 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.
Summer Meals at the Library
Thu, Aug 14, 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.
Living Benefits
Thu, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Living benefits = life insurance you can use while you're living. Discover how you could benefit from this type of policy and how to tell whether your current one has them. Walk-ins welcome.
Non-Fiction Book Club - Unmasked by Paul Holes
Thu, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hop District Community Brewing Co.
Join the Non-Fiction Book Club for lively discussions. New participants welcome!
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 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.
Book vs. Movie: Dog Man
Fri, Aug 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Compare your favorite books and movies with this combo book/movie club! Join us the first week to talk about the book and the next to watch the movie. This month's theme: Dog Man!
Hitchcock Double Feature
Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for The Saboteur starring Roger Cummings and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour episode "Thanatos Palace Hotel." Walk-ins welcome!
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 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, Aug 18, 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.
Whimsy Cloth Sunflowers Session 1
Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Add a touch of rustic Maker Studio to your home with a whimsical cloth sunflower. Registration required; walk-ins welcome to observe.
FOL Writers' Group
Mon, Aug 18, 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! New participants welcome.
Girls Night Out Book Club - Other Birds
Mon, Aug 18, 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!
Whimsy Cloth Sunflowers Session 2
Mon, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Add a touch of rustic Maker Studio to your home with a whimsical cloth sunflower. Registration required; walk-ins welcome to observe.
Walk & Talk
Tue, Aug 19, 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 at Ehlert Park
Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library
Join us at Ehlert Park for songs, books, rhymes, and more at this outdoor storytime! Weather Permitting: If the heat index rises above 90° storytime will be held back at the library.
Cards and Conversation
Tue, Aug 19, 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 - Plant over Processed
Tue, Aug 19, 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!
Imagination Station
Tue, Aug 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Creative writing and book making for grades 3-5. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!
Tiny Tots Storytime
Tue, Aug 19, 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.
Maker Machines: Glowforge
Tue, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Want to learn how to use this 3D laser printer? Sign up to explore how to do so in the Maker Studio! Registration required; walk-ins welcome to observe.
Fantasy Football Library League
Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 9:00pm
Virtual Event
The deadline to register for the Library's Fantasy Football League is August 20. Sign up to receive a link to register your team with our League Administrator. Attend the Live Draft Party August 25.
Silly Storytime
Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this silly storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Hook & Needle Guild
Wed, Aug 20, 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!
Trail Mix and Watch PBS Nature
Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Make your own yummy trail mix and learn about animals while watching PBS Nature.
Zumba for Kids
Wed, Aug 20, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
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.
Poetry Appreciation Group - Then the War and Selected Poems
Wed, Aug 20, 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!
True Crime Club - Bear Brook Season Two: A True Crime Story Podcast Discussion
Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to discuss all things true crime. This month, participants will meet to discuss a true crime podcast. Please listen to the podcast prior to the discussion. New faces welcome.
Storytime Spectacular
Thu, Aug 21, 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: Scratch and Draw
Thu, Aug 21, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Make your own rainbow scratch art out of crayons and popsicle sticks! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Turning 65
Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Turning 65 soon? Now is the perfect time to consider not just Medicare and its options, but also additional changes that can affect your finances and well-being as you age. Walk-ins welcome.
Fingers to Finish: Maker Textures
Thu, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Textures tell tales. Our sense of touch informs our approach to making. Soft and hard, rough and smooth. Each condition guides our decisions and next steps in the Maker Studio. Walk-ins welcome.
Books & Brews - The Almost Nearly Perfect People by Michael Booth
Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 22, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!
Chair Zumba
Fri, Aug 22, 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
Teen D & D
Fri, Aug 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Get Your Game On!
Fri, Aug 22, 6:15pm - 8:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us after hours for gaming of all kinds and pizza! Children
STEAM Fest 2025
Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 2:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - All Rooms (Meeting, Conference, and Storytime)
Celebrate all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics) at our annual STEAM Fest.
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, Aug 25, 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, Aug 25, 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.
NFL Fantasy Football Draft
Mon, Aug 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Members of the Library's Fantasy Football League are welcome to attend this Live Draft Party. Assemble your dream team, enjoy snacks, and meet your fellow competitors for the season prize.
Walk & Talk
Tue, Aug 26, 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!
Brain Bootcamp
Tue, Aug 26, 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 at Ehlert Park
Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library
Join us at Ehlert Park for songs, books, rhymes, and more at this outdoor storytime! Weather Permitting: If the heat index rises above 90° storytime will be held back at the library.
Friends + Foundation Meeting
Tue, Aug 26, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Meeting of the Friends + Foundation for the Brookfield Library
Tiny Tots Storytime
Tue, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 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
Bugs in Nature Sensory Playtime!
Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Enjoy bug inspired sensory stations with colorful items to touch and see! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
TAG: Welcome Party - New School Year Pizza Party
Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Join us for a pizza party to kick off the new school year. Are you a teen who wants to be more involved with in the Library? Join Teen Advisory Group!
Cancelled
Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Storytime Spectacular
Thu, Aug 28, 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.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Aug 29, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday!
Baby and Me Playtime
Fri, Aug 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Connect with other caregivers and babies in the Classroom. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Gamers' Paradise
Fri, Aug 29, 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: Miniature Catapults
Fri, Aug 29, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Craft miniature working catapults out of popsicle sticks. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Take & Make: Origami Penholders
Fri, Aug 29, 5:00pm - 5:05pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Pick up a kit starting Friday, August 15 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 Origami Penholders!
Hook & Needle Guild
Wed, Sep 03, 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: Decorate a Magazine Holder
Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Want to be a little more organized. Come to this awesome teen craft to decorate a magazine holder perfect for school papers and books.
3D Print & Design Club
Thu, Sep 04, 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!
Friends + Foundation Book Sale Presale
Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
New venue LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Special Presale Event. For a $10 admission fee, come in and shop before the Saturday Sale.
Teen D & D
Fri, Sep 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New venue LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Friends + Foundation Book Sale
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Find a great bargain at the Friends + Foundation book sale. Thousands of items: books of all genres, games, puzzles, and more!
Friends + Foundation Bag Sale
Sun, Sep 07, 11:00am - 3:00pm
New venue LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
The final day of our sale. Fill a bag for $10; reusable bags provided.
Chair Yoga
Mon, Sep 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room
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.
Fall Blend Essential Oils Session 1
Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Create a custom essential oil blend just for fall. Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.
Fall Blend Essential Oils Session 2
Mon, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Create a custom essential oil blend just for fall. Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.
Evening Cookbook Club - Good Eats 4: The Final Years
Mon, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
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.
Genealogy Club - The 1893 Chicago World's Fair
Tue, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Discover how the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition brought diverse cultures into the Chicago area. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome.
Teaching Tech: Scanning
Tue, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Learn how to use the scanner inside the Editing Studio as well as the mini-scanners available for checkout from the Maker Studio. Demonstrations will be held. Walk-ins welcome.
Hump Day Stretch
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Teen Cooking: Mini Smores Campfire Pies
Wed, Sep 10, 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!
Mortgage Protection
Thu, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Learn the pros and cons of Mortgage Protection Insurance (MPI) and how it compares to a standard term life insurance policy.
Non-Fiction Book Club - The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination and Kinship
Thu, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Join the Non-Fiction Book Club for lively discussions. New participants welcome! Weather permitting, we will meet outside on the Library Plaza.
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.
Rescheduled
Friends + Foundation Book Sale Presale
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 6:00pm
New date Friday, September 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Special Presale Event. For a $10 admission fee, come in and shop before the Saturday Sale.
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.
See all events