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Illinois Libraries Presents: Beyond the Screen

A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode
2025-10-21 19:00:00 2025-10-21 20:00:00 America/Regina Illinois Libraries Presents: Beyond the Screen Join us for a magical evening with actress Marissa Bode- one of the stars of the Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked. LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room

Tuesday, October 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-21 19:00:00 2025-10-21 20:00:00 America/Regina Illinois Libraries Presents: Beyond the Screen Join us for a magical evening with actress Marissa Bode- one of the stars of the Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked. LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room

LSF Brookfield Library

Virtual Room

Join us for a magical evening with actress Marissa Bode- one of the stars of the Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked.

Bode will also share personal stories and insights from her time on stage, the challenges and rewards of being part of an iconic production, and what the future holds for her career. 


Amanda Finn will join Bode in conversation. Finn is a queer theater, lifestyle, and travel journalist based in Chicago. Their work has appeared in the Chicago Reader, American Theatre Magazine, Yahoo, Huffington Post, and more. 

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). 

ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Closed Captioning are provided for all events by default—no special request needed.

AGE GROUP: | All ages | Adults |

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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.
Registration is now closed
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.
Registration is now closed
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!
Registration is now closed
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.
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!
Music on the Plaza with Mark Dvorak
Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Library Plaza
Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week! Join "Chicago's Official Troubadour" Mark Dvorak for an acoustic concert on the Library Plaza.
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!
Music on the Plaza with Mark Dvorak
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Library Plaza
Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week! Join "Chicago's Official Troubadour" Mark Dvorak for an acoustic concert on the Library Plaza.
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.
Film Showing - Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship
Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us at the Library for a showing of this award- winning documentary during Banned Books Week.
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!
Film Showing - Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship
Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us at the Library for a showing of this award- winning documentary during Banned Books Week.
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.
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, Oct 13, 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.
Even More One Hit Wonders
Mon, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Ian Tiele returns to discuss those one-time hits we just can't forget.
Brain Bootcamp
Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 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.
Tiny Tots Storytime
Tue, Oct 14, 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 - Candy Mountain
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to view and discuss critically acclaimed foreign and independent films. In Candy Mountain, a struggling musician seeks out a famous guitar maker in hopes of making it big.
Teaching Tech: Burning Discs
Tue, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Learn how to burn files onto CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays inside the Editing Studio and on any optical disc computer. Demonstrations will be held. Walk-ins welcome.
Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Oct 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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: Graveyard Dirt Cups
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Teens can came make delicious dirt cups that are decorated to look like spooky graveyards.
Comic Creation Club
Wed, Oct 15, 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 - The Flowers of Evil
Wed, Oct 15, 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!
Forest Preserve Storytime
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join our friends from the Forest Preserves of Cook County for a special storytime all about the outdoors. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!
Art Explorers: Build-a-Creature Drawings
Thu, Oct 16, 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: Build-a-Creature Drawings Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Five-Fingered Ghosts
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Turn a cotton glove into a quintet of spooks. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome to observe.
Brookfield Reads Discussion - Under a Dark Sky by Lori Rader-Day
Thu, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
In this suspenseful mystery, a grieving widow's peaceful retreat takes a deadly turn. Read the book selection for Brookfield Reads 2025, then join fellow readers for a lively discussion.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Oct 17, 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 17, 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, Oct 17, 6:15pm - 8:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us after hours for gaming of all kinds and pizza! Children
Movies with Marty - Halloween Double Features
Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us for a double feature Island of Lost Souls (1932) and Cat and the Canary (1939).
Disability Parent & Caregiver Support Group
Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Find support and share resources with other parents and caregivers of children with disabilities. Meets every other month at the Library. Walk-ins welcome.
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, Oct 20, 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 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Learn the basics of yoga without getting down on the floor. Presented on Zoom by Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes. New participants welcome; Zoom information will be sent by email after registration.
Device Drop In
Mon, Oct 20, 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!
Boho Candy Corn Session 1
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
DIY some fall flair with some iconic candy corn (softies). Be ready for some Boho fun! Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.
This event is full
Girls Night Out Book Club - Under a Dark Sky
Mon, Oct 20, 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!
Boho Candy Corn Session 2
Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
DIY some fall flair with some iconic candy corn (softies). Be ready for some Boho fun! Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.
This event is full
FOL Writers' Group
Mon, Oct 20, 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 21, 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 21, 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 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.
Books & Bites Cookbook Club - Good Food, Good Life: 130 Simple Recipes
Tue, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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.
It's Alive! The Birth of the Universal Monsters
Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
William Pack presents a look at some of the most iconic monsters in movie history and their legacy in pop culture. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome.
Maker Machines - Mayku FormBox Mold-Maker
Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Sign up to learn about the Maker Studio's vacuum-powered, mold-making machine. Demonstrations will be held.
Illinois Libraries Presents: Beyond the Screen - A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode
Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room
Join us for a magical evening with actress Marissa Bode- one of the stars of the Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked.
Register
Whimsical Wednesdays
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Halloween Monster Trivia Game
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New venue LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Come test your knowledge of Halloween monsters in a fun Kahoot game. The winner will get a mini spooky trophy. Snacks will be provided.
Zumba for Kids
Wed, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for this after school dance party! Move and groove to Latin American, hip-hop, and pop music. Please note: gym shoes are required for this event. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Successfully Navigating College Admissions
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Register
Paint and Sip: Watercolor Pumpkins - Session 1
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Using beautiful watercolors to make a pumpkin painting perfect for fall. Registration is required; please register for only 1 session.
This event is full
Toddler Tales
Thu, Oct 23, 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.
Paint and Sip: Watercolor Pumpkins - Session 2
Thu, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Using beautiful watercolors to make a pumpkin painting perfect for fall. Registration is required; please register for only 1 session.
This event is full
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Oct 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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.
Take & Make: DIY Bat Wreath
Fri, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 5:10pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room
Pick up a kit starting Friday, October 17 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 DIY Bat Wreaths!
Sunday Crafternoons
Sun, Oct 26, 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, Oct 27, 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 27, 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.
Skywatching With Your Eyes
Mon, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Astronomer and educator Michelle Nichols will give us an overview of celestial observations you can do with just your eyes, including Moon phases, eclipses, planets, stars, and much more
Walk & Talk
Tue, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 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.
Friends + Foundation Meeting
Tue, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Meeting of the Friends + Foundation for the Brookfield Library
Tiny Tots Storytime
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
CANCELED READ to the Dogs
Tue, Oct 28, 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
Spooky Sensory Playtime
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Enjoy spooky inspired sensory stations with all things kooky to touch and see! Cook eyeball stew, dig for skeletons in a kinetic sand station, and more fright-tastic fun! Walk-ins welcome!
Hook & Needle Guild
Wed, Oct 29, 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: Not-Too-Creepy Spooky Storytime
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Help make an awesome not-too-creepy spooky story time for the little kids, by reading with them and helping them make a Halloween craft.
Reading Buddies with the Teen Advisory Group
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join the teens from the LSF Brookfield Library Teen Advisory Group for not-too-creepy stories and crafts. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!
Brookfield Reads Finale - Chills & Thrills Lori Rader-Day
Wed, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Meet Lori Rader-Day, author of Under a Dark Sky, the Brookfield Reads selection for 2025. Hear about her writing process, ask questions, and get signed copies of her books.
Not So Spooky Storytime
Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Come to a very spooktacular storytime and stay after for a little treat. No tricks here! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Books & Brews - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
Thu, Oct 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sebastian's Ale and Whiskey House - Private Back Room
Adults 21+ are welcome to join Books & Brews Book Club. Participants will discuss books, socialize, and enjoy a fine brew each month at a different local establishment. New participants welcome.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Oct 31, 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.
Spooktacular Dance Party
Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Calling all spooky scary skeletons! Come shimmy your bones down this Halloween to a very fun dance party! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Drop-In Halloween Crafting
Fri, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
All ages are welcome to drop-in to the Maker Studio for this open-crafting event. Make Halloween-inspired crafts to take home and enjoy a treat.
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